Kathmandu, Nepal
The U.S. Embassy is currently accepting applications for the USYC 2024 cohort, with the submission deadline set for 31 December 2023 (15 Mangsir 2080). The United States Embassy Youth Council (USYC) is a professional development and mentoring program to assist the council members in developing leadership skills to solve critical issues in their communities.
During their membership term, council members will engage in networking opportunities, design and implement civic engagement projects, and attend key strategic events. With a legacy of 12 years, the USYC alumnus community, comprising over 600 individuals, has been instrumental in catalyzing positive change through various community projects.
The USYC program is committed to fostering a meaningful discourse between Nepali youth and the Embassy to identify and address the challenges Nepali youths face and encourage greater engagement in community initiatives and broader civil society. Starting this year, the USYC program, under the management of the Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab), is dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of 50 to 55 Nepali youths between the ages of 20 to 30, chosen through na transparent process that represents Nepal’s diverse social, religious, cultural, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds.
The USYC strongly welcomes Nepali youths who are students, professionals, experts, opinion leaders, young professionals, politicians, scholars, activists, and those who are actively involved in their communities and willing to make a significant impact. The USYC encourages applications from LGBTQIA+, marginalized communities, persons with disabilities, and
religious and ethnic minority communities.
You can apply by filling up the application form at https://usycn.org/ For more details about Application Guidelines, Sample Application Form, and Motivational Guidelines, please visit https://linktr.ee/usycnepal Further Information If you have urgent queries, please feel free to reach out to us at
[email protected] / +977 9808304473.
Follow the given link to join the USYC Nepal WhatsApp community:
https://bit.ly/USYCWhatsAppCommunity
About Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab)
Youth Innovation Lab is a not-for-profit civic tech company that empowers young minds to explore, create, and innovate. It provides a collaborative environment where youth and young professionals can collaborate, experiment, and develop groundbreaking ideas across various fields. Bridging science to people and policy through innovation, and cutting-edge resources, the Youth Innovation Lab empowers the next generation of problem-solvers and change-makers, fostering a brighter future for all.
More about the Youth Innovation Lab, https://www.youthinnovationlab.org/
Contact Details:
Youth Innovation Lab
Bhakta Marga, Kathmandu Nepal
Phone: +977 9808304473 / [email protected]
Immediate Contact
Aruna Joshi, Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +977 9841086000
Rohit Dahal, Program Outreach and Communication Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +977 9802344220
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