Youth for Human Rights and Development (YHRD) is a youth-led, non-profit organization committed to empowering young people as champions of human rights, social justice, and sustainable development. We envision a world where youth are at the forefront of driving positive social, environmental, and economic change.

Our mission is to equip and mobilize youth to advance human rights, good governance, quality education, public health, environmental sustainability, and climate justice. Through a combination of advocacy, capacity building, community engagement, and research-driven initiatives, YHRD works to create lasting social impact.

Our Core Programs and Activities Include:

Human Rights and Social Justice Advocacy: Raising awareness, providing support to underrepresented communities, and addressing human rights violations through campaigns and community outreach.

Education and Capacity Building: Offering training, mentorship, skill development programs, and digital learning opportunities to empower youth leadership and civic participation.

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action: Promoting climate resilience, environmental education, sustainable living practices, and leading grassroots projects such as tree planting and waste reduction campaigns.

Research and Policy Engagement: Conducting evidence-based research on critical issues such as human rights, climate change, and public health, and developing policy recommendations to inform systemic change.

Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement: Strengthening youth networks, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, and supporting grassroots initiatives to amplify young voices in decision-making spaces.

Responsive Action to Emerging Challenges: Addressing evolving social needs, including gender equality, child rights, food security, and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).