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The Sponsoring and Partnerships team is dedicated to securing financial support and building strategic alliances for the organization. They focus on both short-term event sponsorships and long-term partnerships, ensuring financial stability and expanding the organization’s reach. This team plays a crucial role in maintaining sponsor relationships and seeking new opportunities for sustainable growth and influence.

The Community and Logistics Team ensures the smooth organization of events such as summits, challenges, and community activities. Their responsibilities include venue selection, coordinating food, beverages, and technical equipment. They also organize Circle Days and Socials to foster team spirit and connections. Volunteers in this team gain valuable skills in event planning and logistics while contributing to impactful humanitarian efforts.

The Marketing and Communications team is the voice of the CYH, promoting our events and amplifying our message. The team manages the social media channels, keeps the website updated, crafts engaging email newsletters, produces the Young Humanitarian Podcast, and collaborates with journalists. The team thrives on creativity, with expertise in written and oral communication, graphic design, photography, and filming, complemented by technical, organizational, and networking skills. Alongside their daily tasks, they are always on the lookout for innovative ways to extend our reach. As the CYH’s megaphone, the team's role is vital for building a bridge between the humanitarian world and the next generation.

The Programming team is responsible for developing and executing engaging content for CYH events. They work to create inspiring, thought-provoking experiences that reflect the voice of young people and address critical issues within the humanitarian sector. In the long term, the team aims to build the organization’s strategy and explore underrepresented topics in the field.

The Think Tank team focuses on developing and launching innovative educational programs and initiatives. It plays a key role in creating and managing the CYH Academy, the latest and most ambitious project of CYH. The Academy offers practical training and networking opportunities for members and young people from various disciplines. Additionally, the Think Tank team collaborates closely with educational institutions. A notable partnership is with the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and the CEMS Global Alliance, where the Think Tank initiated and co-develops a course that integrates humanitarian principles into management education. The Think Tank also leads efforts in impact measurement, ensuring that CYH’s activities have a meaningful and lasting effect. By combining education, innovation, and research, the Think Tank strengthens CYH’s mission.