YuWaah India at UNICEF

#EveryYoungPerson— no matter who they are or where they come from—deserves a future full of opportunities and a fair chance to thrive. In the last 5 years, UNICEF's YuWaah has relentlessly pursued this vision alongside public, private, and youth partners. Our commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future has never been stronger. By facilitating pathways for skill-building, volunteering, and employment, especially for girls and young women, we hope to enable 300 million young people in India by 2030. Together, we create impact for youth and #ImpactWithYouth. We thank our Founding Members — Amazon, Capgemini India, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) — for supporting the journeys of 90 million (and counting!) young people so far. Grateful to UNICEF India, United Nations in India, and Generation Unlimited for being extraordinary co-creators in our mission to impact India's youth. #InternationalYouthDay Dhuwarakha Sriram Abhishek Gupta Ananya Pandey Manasa Priya Vasudevan Shruti Kapoor Nishita Sharma Pallav Tiwari Vishishta Sam

At a time when mental wellbeing is essential for the youth of India to thrive, #YouthCentral brings together diverse voices to address systemic barriers and foster a supportive ecosystem🌟 Together, we aim to define a clear roadmap where policymakers, educators, healthcare providers, and young leaders align to make mental health resources accessible, scalable, and impactful✨ Elated to be joined by our partners Anandrao V. Patil, Arpita Goenka, Arushi Mishra, Bharti Rajesh Upparu, Hitesh Sanwal, Karan Malik, Lakshmi Sethuraman, Nikhil Taneja, Priti Sridhar, Smita Sequeira, Soledad Herrero, Soumitra Pathare, Sweta Pal #YuWaahAt5

To tackle India's employment challenges, we must go beyona traditional job pathways and foster sustainable opportunities within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. As outcome-based entrepreneurship gains momentum, we're convening key stakeholders at #YouthCentral to explore financing models that align with social and economic impact📊 Together, we aim to unlock pathways to innovative funding, connecting young entrepreneurs to resources and support that drive scalable, outcome-focused success✨ Excited to have Archana Patankar, Gorre Ashok, Bharath Visweswariah, Grahya yalavarthy, Himanshu Sikka, Kanika Verma, Ketul Acharya, Parnika Jhunjhunwala, Sagorika Bose, Srinita Mitra, Varun Kashyap for this collaboration circle. #YuWaahAt5

In a country as diverse as India, scalable solutions for youth empowerment must reach those who are often left behind. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we’re convening key stakeholders at #YouthCentral to explore pathways for bridging the gaps in access to learning and livelihood opportunities, especially for marginalized communities. 🌍 Excited to be joined by Aman Bhaiya, Andrea Wojnar, Areti Sianni, Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh, Dennis Christian Larsen, Jairus Ligoo, Mahima Chandra, Nisha Dhawan, Ph.D, Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Saziya Saba, Sharanya Chandran, Shivani Rastogi, Shivangi Sharma, Vinita Johorey to join this collaboration circle #YuWaahAt5

With young women holding immense potential to drive economic growth, enhancing their labor force participation is more crucial than ever 📈 At #YouthCentral, we’re convening key stakeholders from across public and private sectors to co-create pathways that support young women in overcoming systemic and cultural barriers, unlocking demand-side opportunities, and sustaining long-term careers. Together, let’s build a future where young women can thrive in the workforce, fueling India’s growth🤝 Elated to be joined by our partners Aarti Mohan, Cynthia McCaffrey, Dhruv Yadav, Kanika Pal, Kanika Singal, Kevin Lee, Krati S., Madhu Khetan, Richa S., Swati Kalra, Swati Tiwari, Vandana Bahri, Varun Khera, Vedpraksh Sharma, Veena Bandyopadhyay for this collaboration circle. #YuWaahAt5

At #YouthCentral, we’re bringing together experts to reimagine skilling programs that align with young people’s aspirations and the service sector’s needs. With a focus on employability and soft skills, we aim to explore how digital and AI-driven platforms can make these skills more accessible, effective, and credible.💼 Together, we’ll work towards a future where India’s youth are empowered with the competencies to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market. 🌱 Elated to be joined by our partners Anil Kumar Pokhriyal, Ashima S., Debiprosad Chakraborty, Kallakuri VL Narasimham, Manju D., Neeraj Agarwal, Prashant Pachisia, Rishikesh Patankar, Shreshtha G., Subhash Patil (IN), Sunil Dahiya for this collaboration circle. #YuWaahAt5

At #YouthCentral, we’re bringing global together leaders and young changemakers to chart pathways for youth-centered climate resilience. India’s young population is both vulnerable to and motivated by climate challenges, making their involvement in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts essential. Together, we’re working to ensure that young voices drive climate resilience across India. 🌱💪 Excited to be joined by Abhipsha Ghosh, Abhishek Jain, Anand Sinha, Akhilesh Anilkumar, Aparajita Bharti, Divya Sharma (PhD), Gaurav Majumdar, Karina Malczewska, Mridula Pandey, Prashanth Venkatesh, Subrata Chakrabarty, Vijay Sehrawat (he/him) for this collaboration circle. #YuWaahAt5

With India housing the largest adolescent population globally, the need for robust career guidance is more critical than ever 📈 As young people navigate the complexities of an evolving job market, we are convening key stakeholders from public private youth ecosystem at #YouthCentral to co-create pathways for accessible and effective career guidance across the nation 🤝 Excited to be joined by Aakash Sethi Anindya Dutta Gupta, PhD, Kumar Anurag Pratap, Ayush Bansal, Divakar Sankhla, Prateek Agarwal, Priya Agrawal, Raj Gilda, Samar Bajaj, Vismit Bansal for the collaboration circle. #YuWaahAt5

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (#NAPS) and its transformative potential for the youth. Through #AdvantageApprenticeship, NAPS empowers young learners by offering paid apprenticeships, allowing them to gain practical skills while earning. 🌐: https://lnkd.in/g2_SjMEn National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India, YuWaah India at UNICEF, UNDP in India

We have joined hands with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India, National Skill Development Corporation to launch the “Advantage Apprenticeship” digital campaign to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The launch was graced by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ved Mani Tiwari CEO of NSDC, Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India, and Abhishek Gupta, COO, UNICEF YuWaah along with representatives from industry, educational institutions, and youth networks. Stay tuned to know more about the avenues and benefits of apprenticeships for job readiness and employability. UNICEF India Generation Unlimited United Nations in India Dhuwarakha Sriram https://lnkd.in/gZTSyzPg