Established in 2009, YUWA is a registered not for profit, purely youth run and led organization working to promote youth participation through empowerment and advocacy. YUWA was born out of a group of committed youths, unofficially working in this sector since 2005. The initial focus was to develop leadership skills of the involved youths, to train as youth activists and to advocate for change, thus resulting into a wide and diverse array of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector. It led to the realization of the seriousness of youth issues and the need to act, which, finally took the shape of YUWA.
Since its formal establishment, YUWA has concentrated upon holistic youth issues an is especially working on three thematic issues- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Active Citizenship and Center for Youth Studies.
The word “YUWA” has its root in the Nepali language referring youth. True to its meaning, its executive body of decision makers include youths between the age-group of 16 to 29 only.
With its strong networking, good leadership and youth friendly environment, YUWA has provided a platform for youth to explore themselves and to discuss and act on global and local issues.
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Collaborations So Far
Youths Empowered
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Testimonials
Robin Smeets
Dance4Life
Congratulations Yuwa on your 10th anniversary. It has been my pleasure working with the talented staff of Yuwa for the past year and I hope we can continue to do so in the coming years. I am impressed by the dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm of your staff and wish you all the best for the next 10 years!
Medha Sharma
President & CEO, Visible Impact. Youth SRHR activist
YUWA is so youthful, it is a true launchpad to unleash the leadership in young people. Its leadership transformation is what every organization should learn from.
Samreen Shabaz
ARROW
I have had the privilege of working with several YUWA team members and have always been very inspired by their passion and commitment towards young people’s empowerment. There are many lessons to be learned from YUWA about creating an organisational structure that engages young people in leadership positions in a truly meaningful manner.
Bijay Thapa
Assistant Representative, UNFPA Nepal
When I first met YUWA in 2009 (in my second year at UNFPA), you were an adorable infant. Now, you have become a fidgeting 10-year old beautiful child, always wanting to learn and do more. But, with all the small and impactful efforts you have put in, I bet you are already helping thousands of Nepali young people lead a healthy life with informed choices. You have gained an excellent trust from your government and partners.