What does the Red Cross Youth do?

What does the Red Cross Youth do? 

To make the waiting time at the reception center easier, the Red Cross Youth organize activities for young asylum seekers. A night at the movies, playing football, go hiking in the mountains or just meeting up at a café may help them set their difficulties aside for a while.

In addition to make the everyday life of the young asylum seekers easier, the volunteers that work with this activity get the chance to meet children and youth from other countries and cultures, and learn new things from them.

The Red Cross Youth – Open and inclusive 

The Norwegian Red Cross Youth has as a goal to be a more diverse organization. We don`t only want to give the asylum seekers the chance to participate in the activities at the reception centers, we would also like to give them the oportunity to  participate actively in the organization. By joining the Red Cross Youth they get to know local youth, and together we can lay the foundation for mutual understanding and more inclusion.

How to join?

Do you want to work with activities in reception centers, or do you see the need to start activities at a reception center in your local area? Send us a mail at youth@redcross.no

Where can I find reception centers for asylum seekers?

If you`re a Red Cross Youth local group and want to start activities at reception center, but wonder where the nearest reception center is, take a look at this page (in Norwegian)