Our Story
An initiative by and for young people
Youth Initiative is a youth-led and youth-run not-for-profit organization established in late 1999. It was legally registered at the District Administration Office in Kathmandu in April 2001 and is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal.
The organization works in youth empowerment, civic engagement, democratization, and human rights. Its aim is to ensure meaningful youth participation in decision-making at every level of society and to help young people reach their fullest potential.
Explore Our Work1999
Organization established
2001
Legal registration in Kathmandu
52
Members stated in the organization profile
11
Members of the executive board
Our Direction
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Youth Initiative envisions a situation where young people are involved, valued, respected, and listened to; where they feel safe and are safe; and where they can develop to their fullest potential.
Ultimately, the organization seeks to enhance the quality of life for all members of society.
Our Mission
To inform young people about issues affecting their everyday lives, empower them with the skills and opportunities to develop their potential, and involve them in their own development and that of their communities.
What Guides Us
Our Principles
Our work is grounded in the belief that young people can identify the issues affecting them, develop solutions, and take meaningful action when given the right opportunities.
Young people are best able to identify the issues that concern them and develop solutions.
Young people are creative, have enormous potential, and should be given opportunities.
With the right tools, skills, and guidance, young people can build a better today and a responsible future.
Young people should be supported to lead their own lives and contribute to their communities.
Youth development should support physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
Volunteering enables young people to grow personally and contribute positively to society.
Our Focus
Our Working Areas
Youth Initiative prioritizes issues that affect young people and their participation in society.
Youth in Governance
Students and Youth in Politics
Youth Volunteerism
Environment and Climate Change
Humanitarian Service
Peace, Democracy and Human Rights
Employment and Entrepreneurship Development
Life Skills Development
Sustainable Development Goals
Youth Participation
Young people as partners of today
Youth Initiative is a membership-based organization. According to its profile, interested young people aged 16–29 undergo a pre-orientation before applying for membership. Applications are decided by the board.
The 11-member executive board is elected every two years through a democratic process during the Annual General Meeting.
Meet Our TeamInform. Empower. Involve.
Youth Initiative believes young people should be involved, valued, respected, and given opportunities to develop their fullest potential.
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