General Assembly
All registered members form the broad representative base of the union.
Governance
Community-rooted governance with youth leadership at the center.
YOU is structured to balance broad membership participation with an executive team that can coordinate programs, advocacy, and partnerships.
Structure
How the union is organized
Executive Committee
A 7-member leadership team oversees coordination, planning, communication, and accountability.
Advisory Support
The governance model may include elders, academics, and other respected community figures as advisors.
Executive Roles
Leadership functions within the union
Chairperson
Provides strategic leadership and represents the union externally.
Vice Chairperson
Supports the chairperson and helps coordinate internal leadership functions.
Secretary General
Leads administration, records, communication flow, and operational coordination.
Treasurer
Oversees finance, accountability, and budget-related matters.
Public Relations Officer
Supports communications, public messaging, and stakeholder visibility.
Women & Gender Coordinator
Promotes gender inclusion and participation of young women and girls.
Peace & Security Officer
Supports peacebuilding activities, dialogue facilitation, and community stability efforts.
Partnerships & Networks
YOU seeks collaboration with government institutions, youth and peacebuilding actors, international NGOs, local elders, women’s groups, and community structures.
Potential partners and networks
- Government youth institutions
- Youth Peace & Security actors
- Life & Peace Institute
- UNDP and similar partners
- Clan elders, women’s groups, and mosque committees