Our Commitment
We are from all over the world and we like to respect that. We gathered several ideas from our friends and turned them into concrete actions.
Against gender-based violence: Punti Viola
YellowSquare has become “PUNTO VIOLA”. Through our participation in this initiative, our staff has received training to protect individuals in cases of harassment and violence. “Purple Points” are safe spaces where anyone in need can seek refuge from gender-based violence on the streets.
Read moreThe Festival of Sustainability: Go2Green
Sustainable Tourism Chats, creative recycling workshops, music made from fruit, and local zero km food delights. Finish off with a Green Quiz! Win Carbon Credits to help plant trees in damaged Areas, reducing our Carbon Footprint.
Read moreEnrico
Brazil
Green Threads: The Sustainability Swap Party
Our motto: “If you don’t use it, exchange it!” We try to disrupt fast fashion by supporting alternative consumption methods that are both engaging and raise awareness about the environment: Aperitif, swap and live music.
Read moreFlavia
Italy
Women in the Music Industry: We need to talk
Event at Salone14 – YS Milan that was a dialogue on women’s roles in music. Exploring the gender gap, its impact on live performances and advocating for universal entertainment rights.
Read moreAurora
Italy
Equal Human Rights: Girls just wanna have.
In collaboration with CO.LORE (a social promotion association that aims to promote female art), we’ve shared YellowSquare with women from diverse backgrounds can unite to support and empower each other. When women take charge of hosting talks, DJ sets, and parties, it enhances the statement: “girls just want to have.”
Flavia
Italy
Respect for women campaign: No means No
“No Means No” campaign: we’ve reimagined famous paintings into posters promoting respect for women, aiming for safer, enjoyable spaces for all. Let’s make respect the norm and ensure fun is always safe.
Read moreCamila Araujo
Brazil
Breaking Taboos: Tampons and Pads should be free
It’s a helpful gesture for travelers to support the notion that free access to menstrual products is not only a matter of convenience but also a fundamental issue of public health, gender equality, and human rights.
Read moreSarah
Italy
Start small, clean your own neighbourhood: Yellow Goes Green
On Thursdays we arm ourselves with sackcloths and brooms to clean up the neighborhood. We are not crazy: we are yellow. And a little green too.
Paola & Regina
Italy & Brazil
Share skills with passion: (He)ArtBeat
Every year we dedicate time to share the Yellow family talents and passions. Every one, from reception to IT team, brings their interests to spread with each other: photos expo, calligraphy, make-up and stand-up comedy workshops, art and music session, bartender’s mixology and sewing classes and much more!
Yellow Family
Italy
How to be more responsible: Free Water
Free water in every YellowSquare hostel. Keep hydrated and do not discard the sustainable glasses, they can be used again or bring your own reusable bottle with you =)
Andrea
Italia
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