Welcome to Youth Catalyst Pakistan
Youth Catalyst Pakistan (YCP) is a youth-led nonprofit organization committed to empowering young Pakistanis through education, leadership development, and civic engagement. Working at the grassroots level, YCP provides inclusive platforms that equip youth with the skills and opportunities to create meaningful community change. With a focus on marginalized and underserved groups, YCP champions the role of young people in driving social, economic, and political transformation across Pakistan.
Mission
To empower young people across Pakistan by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and platforms they need to lead change and build a more equitable and sustainable society. As Pakistan 60% population are Youth and YCP strives firmly to utilize Youth as catalyst to bring positive change in their communities.
Vision
A Pakistan where every young person has the opportunity, confidence, and support to lead and contribute meaningfully to national development. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Youth Empowerment
Providing skills, mentorship, and opportunities that foster agency and confidence among young Pakistanis.
Health Education & Awareness
Conducting nationwide workshops and awareness campaigns on digital literacy, career readiness, social justice, and mental well-being.
Leadership Development
Delivering training programs that nurture leadership, critical thinking, DRR, innovation, and ethical decision-making.
Social Advocacy
Advocating for key issues including climate action, Nutrition, gender equality, education reform, and routine Immunization, Polio , mental health through campaigns and partnerships.
Community Engagement
Promoting volunteerism and civic participation through local initiatives, clean-up drives, and youth-led community service projects.
Our Core Activities
Capacity Building
Interactive sessions on entrepreneurship, communication skills, public speaking, and career development.
Digital Campaigns
Awareness efforts via social media platforms to amplify youth voices and social issues across Pakistan.
Strategic Collaborations
Partnerships with NGOs / INGOs, and governments to scale impact and reach marginalized communities.
Youth Engagement Events
Competitions, hackathons, debates, and networking forums designed to inspire innovation and peer learning.
YCP Service Delivery
& Support Centers
MNCH Centers
Trained LHVs providing free medication to mother and children in case of illness andÂ
Malnutrition Program
Youth Catalyst Pakistan supports mother and children suffering from Malnutrition.Â
Awareness and Advocacy
YCP conducts awareness sessions on the importance for health and well-being of youth, adolescent girls, women and children.Â
Family Planning
YCP dedicated staff sensitized their communities on the importance of Family planning initiatives.
Polio Eradication & routine immunization
YCP strengthening polio eradication and routine immunization and enhancing access to polio and routine immunization. Supporting National efforts for polio eradication.
Free Health Camps
YCP organize Free Health camps in the most deserving areas to facilitated the most deprived communities.
Relief and Rehabilitation
YCP is committed to providing relief and rehabilitation services after any disaster and reaching every individual in need.
Success Stories
Ongoing Rotary Project
Strengthening efforts to eradicate polio through intensified community-based interventions in Pakistan.
YCP Malnutrition Intervention
YCP Relief Projects
- COVID-19 Response (2019)
- Flood Relief (2022)
- Gifts for Students (Since 2018)
- Ramadan Ration Drives (2009–Present)
- Long-term Care
YCP Free Health Camps
Regular free health camps in underserved areas of Nowshera and Islamabad, especially during critical times like the 2010 and 2022 floods.
YCP Governing Body
Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
President
Arshad Minhas
Vice President
Ms. Tayyaba Gul
Founder General secretary
Enayat
EC Member
Our Partners
Partner With YCP to Save Lives
Join hands with Youth Catalyst Pakistan to empower the next generation of leaders. Your support can enable YCP to:
- Scale its training programs to underserved areas.
- Expand digital literacy and career readiness campaigns.
- Offer scholarships or stipends to youth leaders in low-income communities.
- Launch national youth summits and leadership incubators.
- Invest in research and data-driven impact measurement for youth development.
- Charity
- Generosity
- Hope
- Relief
- Unity
- Kindness
- Support
- Impact
A Message of Appreciation
from Bill Gates
Bill Gates recognition remarks regarding Madam Tayyaba for her tireless efforts in polio eradication at International event.