YES: CCC

The young generation, mostly college and university students, brought together in a platform called Youth Engagement & Support (YES). Like in case of the CCCs, the YES members are also selected through a rigorous selection process to ensure that they represent the desired level of honesty and integrity; and that commitment to the cause of anti-corruption is the key driving force to join the movement. The members of YES work fully on voluntary basis. 45 CCCs have been set up in seven divisions (38 districts and 7 Upazilas). Members of the YES are committed to the values, mission and TIB’s code of ethics.

Why YES Groups?

 TIB envisions that through the activities of YES Groups-

• Youth are developed as conscious, disciplined and responsible citizens who would hate corruption and take a firm position against corruption including taking part in anti-corruption activities;

• Youth will not only prepare themselves as anti-corruption agents but also motivate others including peers, friends, family and others to refrain from corruption, and take part in anti-corruption initiatives;

• They would be well aware of the human values as well as core national ethos and values like democracy, pluralism, multiculturalism, tolerance;

• They will be well-conversant with the history, heritage and culture;

• Increased awareness will develop among the youth about human and citizens;

• Youth will be imbibed with patriotism and commitment to work for the betterment of the society;

• They will develop the courage, commitment and skill to raise their voice against corruption, and demand fulfillment of citizens rights to corruption-free public service, good governance, accountability and transparency;

• Youth will be motivated to stand against various social evils including violence, intolerance, crimes, and various anti-social activities such drug abuse;

• Youths are prepared to be future members of Committees of Concerned Citizens (CCCs).

Activities of YES Groups

• Major activities of TIB YES groups are-
• Identify corruption and irregularities of their respective areas/academic institutions and take part in collecting information and conducting research/report card surveys;

• Take part together with CCCs in different initiatives to combat corruption and irregularities in their respective areas/academic and other institutions;

• Take part in various nation-wide activities organized by TIB such as essay and debate competition, rallies, seminars, etc.

• Organise study circles and peer-learning discussions sessions on issues related to corruption and governance;

• Organise and take part in various cultural programmes, especially anti-corruption.
• Observe national and international days including annual international anti-corruption day;

• Organize youth parliament and other learning sessions;

• Write columns, features in local and national newspapers;

• Organize youth camps and annual YES convention;
• Publish little magazine, wall magazine etc.; and

• Participate in disaster preparedness and relief and rehabilitation activities.