Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH)
YCRH is a national, youth-led initiative founded in 2013 with the goal of ensuring that young people are not only heard but also truly valued in shaping health policy across Canada. As children and youth across the country face increasing health challenges, the YCRH serves as a powerful advocate for change. We believe that the future relies on the well-being of today’s youth, and that meaningful progress can only be achieved by ensuring young people are healthy, supported, and empowered.
YCRH 2024–2027 Strategic Plan
Guiding Our Work for the Next 3 Years
YCRH Core Values
Advocacy
Elevating youth needs and concerns to decision-makers
Intersectionality
Addressing the diverse realities that shape youth health outcomes
Community
Building trust, connection, and collective action
Empowerment
Giving youth the tools to lead and thrive in health spaces
YCRH Strategic Pillars
Advocacy
Influence policy through youth-led recommendations.
Launch awareness campaigns on key youth health issues.
Share stories and success through digital and media platforms.
Collaborate
Advocate for and support Indigenous-led initiatives for justice and empowerment.
Collaborate with and empower youth from marginalized communities.
Mobilize Youth Knowledge
Host virtual platforms for youth-to-youth knowledge sharing.
Partner with researchers to highlight youth health challenges.
Offer workshops that amplify youth communication and advocacy.
Promote Inclusive Governance
Integrate equity into our leadership and decision-making processes.
Sustain a strong national network of youth leaders.
Recognize and integrate member voices at every level.
Looking to Collaborate With Us?
YCRH offers consultancy services to organizations looking to co-create youth-focused health strategies, research, and programming. Our 60+ members bring lived experience and subject matter expertise from across Canada.
YCRH members represent youth between the ages of 15-29 from across Canada in wide-ranging issues related to the health and well-being of young people. The YCRH seeks to include the perspectives of all races, ethnic origins, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses and abilities. The maximum age allowed to apply and/or act as a member of the YCRH is 29.
