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Events Calendar

Demonstration Class
Biratnagar
Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010 | 01:00 PM

International Youth Day
Kathmandu
Thursday, 12 Aug 2010 | 07:00 AM

Youth and Development
Biratnagar
Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010 | 02:00 PM

Leadership Training
Nepalgunj
Friday, 25 Jun 2010 | 08:00 AM

Civic Concerns Workshop
Bharatpur
Monday, 21 Jun 2010 | 09:00 AM

Monthly Political Discussion
Nepalgunj
Friday, 18 Jun 2010 | 02:00 PM

Youth Discussion Series
Pokhara
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010 | 07:30 AM

Training on Democratization
Bharatpur
Sunday, 06 Jun 2010 | 08:00 AM

Student Seminar

Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 | 08:30 AM

Student Seminar

Thursday, 08 Apr 2010 | 01:00 PM

Student Seminar

Wednesday, 07 Apr 2010 | 09:00 AM

Multi stakeholder Youth Dialogue
Pokhara
Friday, 02 Apr 2010 | 01:00 PM

Our Programs

Youth Initiative Awards

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Applications Invited - for year 2010 !

Launched in 2003 by the Youth Initiative to strengthen, support, and celebrate the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 5 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are honored 'Youth Initiative Awards' following a competitive application process. Since its inception in, the YI Awards has produced over 20 alumni who now lead at different levels in all sectors of Nepali life:

With the strong belief that 'Young people are not just the tomorrow's leaders but are partners of today', Youth Initiative has been working to inform, empower and involve youth in their own personal development and that of their communities.

Youth Initiative recognizes young people as change makers and agents of social transformation and hence encourages them to take leadership to bring about positive changes in the societies they live in while growing to their fullest potential.

As part of its efforts to empower and involve young people, it will reward 5 young leaders with an award amounting Rs 20,000 each to help fund their innovative ideas, leadership, entrepreneurial or social development project. The Award could focus on one of the following areas:

Youth Leadership Development
Peace Building
Youth Entrepreneurship & Employment
Environmental Conservation (Climate Change)
Agriculture
Health
Tourism Promotion
Youth Activism
Non Formal Education
ICTs and Digital Opportunities
Community/Social Development
Human Rights
Democracy
Youth in Governance

The Youth Initiative Award consists of the cash award, a certificate and a Youth Initiative emblem. The winners will also get the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Development Training (LDT).

Youth Initiative started Youth Initiative Awards for the first time in 12 August 2004 commemorating the International Youth Day. So far 20 young leaders have been awarded for their innovative project ideas during the year 2004 and 2008.

Award Eligibility:

Nepali young people aged 15 – 29 years.
The award amount can be spent for projects anywhere in Nepal.
The award can be applied by one person or by a team of maximum 2 people.
Applicant should demonstrate leadership/entrepreneurial qualities.
Should be an innovative/creative idea.
On-going projects or new projects can be proposed, completed projects or research proposals will not be considered.
Application must be made by completing the Award Application Form (in English or Nepali).

The award can’t be applied by Youth Initiative members.

Timeline:

Application Process Started: 1 January, 2010

Application Submission Ends: 05 June, 2010 [Extended !]

Download the Application Form

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