Green leaves represent sustainability, nature and growth.
The small black pill and the Y-shape leaves together resemble the shape of a human, representing the active role of youths within the movement
Youth Leading Change: United for AMR Stewardship
About
YGAS
Blue capsule-like shape symbolizing antibiotics or medicine, emphasizing the problem of AMR.
Orange dots symbolize youth engagement, reflecting the active role of young people in combating AMR.
Education
Increasing awareness and understanding of AMR's dangers and the necessity for responsible antimicrobial use among the global population.
Advocacy
Influencing and improving policies across healthcare, agriculture, and waste management to ensure sustainable antimicrobial practices.
Partnership
Collaborating with international youth and stakeholders to tackle AMR, fostering a comprehensive approach that supports economic growth, reduces inequalities, and enhances community resilience.
Research
Fostering cultural exchange and international understanding through virtual and in-person events.
Mobilize a generation of informed leaders and advocates dedicated to combating AMR through:
Mission
Vision
To lead a global, youth-driven movement that enhances antimicrobial stewardship, advocates for effective policies, and educates the public on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our vision is a world where public health is safeguarded, environmental integrity is maintained, and sustainable development is promoted, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Material workshop, 2029
Paris
Main conference, 2027
Milan
Material workshop
Tel Aviv
Alignment with Sustainable Developmental
Goals
A shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future
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MEET THE TEAMS!
We’re a group of passionate students from Universiti Malaya’s Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) Programme.
We’re on a mission to tackle one of the biggest health challenges today- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
For that, we are establishing the Malaysia’s first student-led NGO promoting AMR awareness - Youth for Global Antimicrobial Stewardship (YGAS).
Calvin Shee Yin Ming
Lai Chen Fang
Soon Kah Le
Tee Yi Chen
Your Questions Answered
Commitment to One Health
The One Health approach is central to our mission, recognizing that the health of people, animals, and ecosystems is interconnected. This holistic perspective guides our strategies to:
Integrate human and veterinary medicine
with environmental science to combat AMR more effectively.
Promote interdisciplinary research and solutions
that address the ecological dimensions of AMR, such as wildlife surveillance and habitat preservation.
Engage with stakeholders from diverse sectors
including health, agriculture, and environment to implement coordinated actions that address the root causes of AMR.
Advocate for policies and practices
that reduce environmental pollution from antimicrobials and enhance the resilience of natural and agricultural ecosystems against AMR.
Youth Leading Change: United for AMR Stewardship
