{"id":1224,"date":"2024-05-23T15:40:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T15:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/?page_id=1224"},"modified":"2024-05-23T15:40:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T15:40:09","slug":"founding-principles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/","title":{"rendered":"Founding Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”25%” background_position=”top_right” hover_enabled=”0″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” background_enable_image=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”8b4d963c-d151-4cf3-a724-5fa304bafa8a” max_width=”800px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” inline_fonts=”Heading Ordinary” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”b99adb6f-a347-4e25-a12f-4535b3514ef9″ text_font=”Muller Normal||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) was established based on the foundational belief that all human beings have the right to live a meaningful life. Everyone \u2013 regardless of gender, age, religion, or race \u2013 possesses human potential. This potential can be realized through living a life filled with dignity and hope.<\/p>\n

The YMI aims to unlock the full potential of youth worldwide by creating preconditions for children to feel as much meaning in their lives as possible. This will be done through the development of an index allowing for the measurement of meaning amongst youth. The initial focus of the index will be on understudied populations \u2013 including those under the age of 14 \u2013 and insights derived from the index will be utilized to advocate for policy improvements at school, municipality, regional, country, and global levels. The YMI has no owner but was created based on a dream of a dedicated team of individuals wanting to support the flourishing of youth worldwide. This means that only by bringing together people with similar ambitions related to the wellbeing of future generations will it be brought to life. However, to protect the foundational notion of the YMI, every individual or entity affiliated with it should strongly believe in the undeniable potential of all human beings and should be fully aligned with the following principles:<\/p>\n


\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Inclusivity and Equality” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#04aea4″ title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Verdana||||||||” inline_fonts=”Muller Normal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

We fully recognize the unique value each person brings. The YMI aims to amplify the voices of all, ensuring their perspectives are central to our
\nunderstanding of meaningfulness.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Unbiased Engagement” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#04aea4″ title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Verdana||||||||” inline_fonts=”Muller Normal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

We maintain a stance of neutrality regarding political affiliations and agendas, racial identities, religious beliefs, or tribal affiliations. The YMI operates independently of specific affiliations or agendas. We are committed solely to the promotion of knowledge and understanding in the domain of youth meaningfulness, without being influenced by biases or engagements. This applies to internal and external communications about the YMI.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Ethical Conduct and Integrity” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#04aea4″ title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Verdana||||||||” inline_fonts=”Muller Normal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

We adhere to the highest ethical standards, upholding principles of integrity, transparency, and respect in all interactions with all individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Global Collaboration” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#04aea4″ title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Verdana||||||||” inline_fonts=”Muller Normal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

We welcome collaboration with all individuals, organizations, and communities across borders. By fostering cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation, we aim to generate insights that resonate across diverse contexts and cultures.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Universal Access and Open Data” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#04aea4″ title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Verdana||||||||” inline_fonts=”Muller Normal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

All data and insights generated by the YMI will be made freely accessible to the public, ensuring access to all. Any products or outcomes of the study, if licensed, will be under open-source and Creative Commons licenses to encourage widespread use and dissemination.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”b99adb6f-a347-4e25-a12f-4535b3514ef9″ text_font=”Muller Normal||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Through the dedication of every individual affiliated with the YMI to these founding principles, the YMI aspires to contribute meaningfully to the realization of a world where every young person has the opportunity to lead a meaningful life.<\/p>\n


\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES The Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) was established based on the foundational belief that all human beings have the right to live a meaningful life. Everyone \u2013 regardless of gender, age, religion, or race \u2013 possesses human potential. This potential can be realized through living a life filled with dignity and hope. The YMI […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":90,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1224","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nFounding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Founding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"FOUNDING PRINCIPLES The Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) was established based on the foundational belief that all human beings have the right to live a meaningful life. Everyone \u2013 regardless of gender, age, religion, or race \u2013 possesses human potential. This potential can be realized through living a life filled with dignity and hope. The YMI […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Youth Meaningfulness Index\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/\",\"name\":\"Founding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-23T15:40:09+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Founding Principles\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/\",\"name\":\"Youth Meaningfulness Index\",\"description\":\"How children and youth experience meaning in their lives\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Youth Meaningfulness Index\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Initials-with-module-pink.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Initials-with-module-pink.svg\",\"width\":\"1024\",\"height\":\"1024\",\"caption\":\"Youth Meaningfulness Index\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/youthmeaningfulnessindex_ymi\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/102838792\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Founding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Founding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index","og_description":"FOUNDING PRINCIPLES The Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) was established based on the foundational belief that all human beings have the right to live a meaningful life. Everyone \u2013 regardless of gender, age, religion, or race \u2013 possesses human potential. This potential can be realized through living a life filled with dignity and hope. The YMI […]","og_url":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/","og_site_name":"Youth Meaningfulness Index","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/","url":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/","name":"Founding Principles - Youth Meaningfulness Index","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-05-23T15:40:09+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/founding-principles\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Founding Principles"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#website","url":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/","name":"Youth Meaningfulness Index","description":"How children and youth experience meaning in their lives","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#organization","name":"Youth Meaningfulness Index","url":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Initials-with-module-pink.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Initials-with-module-pink.svg","width":"1024","height":"1024","caption":"Youth Meaningfulness Index"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/youthmeaningfulnessindex_ymi","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/102838792\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1224"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1227,"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1224\/revisions\/1227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ymindex.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}