Youth of Peace e.V.We support young people, a culture of peace and tolerance, and volunteering and participation in society – in Germany and together with our parent organization in Yemen.
Youth of Peace was founded in Yemen in 2013. Today the association is also active in Germany, with its registered office in Erlangen. It works together with the parent organisation Youth of Peace (Yemen) and with international partners.
Our story
2013
Establishing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Yemen
"The organization began as a youth-driven initiative led by energetic and passionate young people, all striving to realize their vision of promoting peace and youth development. What started as a grassroots effort evolved into an officially registered entity in 2013."
2025
Establishing a Non-Profit Association in Germany (e.V.)
"The dream then carried forward to Germany to continue fulfilling the organization’s mission."
Our values
Human dignity
We respect human dignity regardless of religion, denomination, language, skin colour or origin.
Democracy and the rule of law
We are committed to pluralist, secular, liberal, democratic principles and the rule of law, and to Germany's free democratic basic order.
Independence
We reject ties to political parties, religious denominations and economic interests, and all forms of military training.
Against extremism
We firmly oppose all extremist endeavours.
Consensus
On fundamental questions we seek consensus.
Focus areas
Media Support
Youth empowerment
Peacebuilding
Integration
Youth entrepreneurship
Board
"The Board of Directors currently consists of 7 seats."
Anwar Dehaq
Head
Anwar Abdulkarim Dehaq is a Yemeni investigative journalist and activist in the fields of human rights and civil society. He is known for his prominent community and media engagement and holds several advisory and management positions in local and international organizations.