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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN /
The YES Campaign was launched by 1600 delegates from 120 countries at the Alexandria Youth Employment Summit, in Egypt
on September 11, 2002. The Alexandria Summit was hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt and was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. Suzanne
Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt and Hon. William J. Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States.
THE CAMPAIGN GOALS
1. To build the capacity of young people to create sustainable livelihoods
2. To establish an entrepreneurial culture where young people will work towards self employment
THE YES METHODOLOGY
The YES Campaign was launched in response to the enormous challenge of youth unemployment facing most countries and affecting
millions of young people around the world. In over 60 countries, YES is bringing together diverse stakeholders through the
YES Country Networks to work collaboratively in taking actions that result in productive and sustainable employment for youth.
The YES Country Networks bring youth organizations together with governments, NGOs, the private sector, and academic and
training institutions to develop programs and policies to provide youth with opportunities for creating livelihoods. The YES
Campaign has successfully created a platform for young people to contribute to their countries and communities with a newfound
hope, vision and purpose. We know that skilled and empowered youth will to become productive, citizens in a challenging and
evolving globalized world.
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