Eighteen young carers from eleven Commonwealth countries have created a video promoting the Commonwealth Charter for Young Carers, urging leaders to endorse it at their October 2024 meeting in Samoa.
Featuring personal stories, the video highlights both universal and unique challenges faced by young carers, with a clear message: “To support us, listen to us!” This effort, part of the Commonwealth Year of Youth, was funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat and involved multiple organizations, including the UK Carers Trust, Hospice Toronto, and Little Dreamers (Australia).
Showcased at the young carers conference at Manchester Metropolitan University in April 2024, the video symbolizes pan-Commonwealth cooperation. COSW Board member David N Jones explains how to support the Charter and campaign for its recognition – view his introductory video on X (formerly Twitter) here.
Read the COSW Press Release here.
Read the COSW Charter for Young Carers here.