Impact
Press
“Das humanitäre Völkerrecht bildet die Grundlage, auf der wir aufbauen müssen”
An interview with Kay von Mérey about founding the CYH, humanitarian principles and strengthening the “Humanity Muscle”. (February 2025)
The International Committee of the Red Cross
IN ACTION - Influencing future decision-makers for a fairer world.
For young people living in countries that are at peace, such as Switzerland, war can often seem remote and abstract. And while IHL remains as relevant as ever, repeated violations of the rules of war lead many people to question its effectiveness. (December 2024)
SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Providing neutral humanitarian aid is not only difficult in Gaza at the moment. It is also difficult in other conflicts, from Syria and Ukraine to Sudan and Haiti. Aid organisations around the world are under increasing pressure. (March 2024)
Tolling of Bells for Peace
With conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East, the topic of peace is of paramount importance. This is a central theme at the Henry Dunant museum in Appenzell with holds a yearly memorial with a “Peace Bell”. A radio report about the ceremony, featuring the Circle of Young Humanitarians. (August 2024)
For a Generation Capable of Generating Solutions for Peace
In times of war and conflict, young people are increasingly struggling to navigate the ever-growing stream of online content. The Circle of Young Humanitarians’ (CYH) initiative to bridge the humanitarian world to the next generation is founded on the belief that young people’s perception of war today impacts the direction of our world in the future. (June 2024)
The International Committee of the Red Cross
IN ACTION - The difference we make together. Our colleagues in the field are always touched by your words of appreciation, not least because it is thank to the support of people like you that they can alleviate the suffering of those caught up in war. (December 2023)
Ladies with Drive: Circle of Young Humanitarians – Die Entscheiderinnen und Entscheider von morgen
Generation Z is often beaten up by the media. Those born between 1996 and 2010 grew up with digital media, are therefore seen as unrealistic and tend to be unruly, especially when it comes to climate activism. (September 2023)
Macherinnen - Circle of Young Humanitarians.
An interview with the founders of the CYH. Learn why their decisions could play an important role in the future and help make the world a better place. (August 2023)
Selbstbetrachtungen
An interview with Kay von Mérey, founder of the CYH. She believes that every individual can make a difference and would love to have dinner with Emma Watson. (May 2023)
Circle of Young Humanitarians – Brücke zur humanitären Arbeit
An article highlighting the first Young Humanitarian Summit of the Circle of Young Humanitarians (CYH) at Kraftwerk Zurich. (April 2023)
Young humanitarians juggle interest versus engagement amid sector’s funding crisis.
The article discussing the Young Humanitarian Summit highlights the rising concern among aspiring humanitarian professionals about the feasibility of pursuing such careers due to increasing budget gaps. (March 2023)
They want to raise awareness for humanitarian projects. Three women and a good idea.
Wars and conflicts are an ongoing concern for people of all ages. The Circle of Young Humanitarians aim is to stimulate important discussions on current global humanitarian challenges. (March 2023)
Culture and event recommendations with Acting Co-Director Digital, Vanja Kadic.
The listing of the CYH's first Young Humanitarian Summit among the top events in March 2023 in Zurich. (March 2023)
YOUNG PEOPLE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE ICRC
Youth in Action. An article about the first beginnings of the Circle of Young Humanitarians (December 2021)
Podcast
Humanity in War (ICRC) - The youth of today, on international humanitarian law tomorrow.
Take a listen to CYH President and Co-Founder Kay von Mérey's conversation on how young people today understand and feel about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the policies in place when it comes to armed conflict.
Two Persians in a Pod, Jassi and Nahal at the first "Young Humanitarian Summit" in Zurich.
A podcast about the relevance of fundamental values and international humanitarian rights, experienced at the Young Humanitarian Summit by Nahal and Jassi. (March 2023)
An NGO goes digital - the Circle of Young Humantiarians association.
How did Leonie Basler, Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member of the Circle of Young Humanitarians, manage to convince the association members of digitization? Find out in this podcast. (January 2023)
PodCast with ICRC intern and MIA - and CEMS student Kay von Mérey in conversation with Christina Sandau-Jensen, career coach CSC HSG.
A conversation with Kay von Mérey about her experiences: what opportunities but also challenges does service to humanity involve? (November 2021)