About Us
Message from the
President
“At Youth Catalyst Pakistan (YCP), we believe in the transformative power of youth. YCP mission is to empower the next generation of Pakistani leaders through education, leadership development, and civic engagement.
We work at the grassroots level to create inclusive spaces where young people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become agents of meaningful change. Whether it’s through community action, advocacy, or innovation, we believe that youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, in fact they are the catalysts to change today.
YCP is committed to uplifting marginalized and underserved communities across Pakistan. Our programs are designed to promote equity, inclusion, and opportunity with a special focus on empowering young voices to lead social, economic, and political transformation.
Together, we are building a more just, empowered, and vibrant Pakistan led by the passion, potential, and purpose of its youth.”
Dr. Tauseef (President)
Message from the
General Secretary
“At Youth Catalyst Pakistan (YCP), we are committed to reaching the unreached, remote villages to vulnerable urban settlements. Through innovative approaches and strong community linkages, we deliver essential health services, empower youth with life-changing skills, and engage stakeholders at every level.
Our efforts span from providing mobile health services and maternal care, to combating malnutrition and strengthening the capacity of frontline workers. At the same time, we invest in the leadership potential of our youth through skill-building workshops, digital campaigns, and strategic collaborations.
By working closely with local communities, religious institutions, government schools, and district administrations, we ensure that our impact is both deep and sustainable. Every initiative we lead reflects our belief in equity, dignity, and the power of youth-led development to transform our communities.”
Tayyaba Gul (General Secretary)
Our Journey
Youth Catalyst Pakistan (YCP) began its journey in 2009 as a youth-led initiative dedicated to empowering communities and driving sustainable social change. After three years of impactful grassroots work, YCP was formally registered in 2012 under the Societies Registration Act of 1961 and later re-registered under the Charity Act of 2021, Government of Pakistan. The organization was founded by Ms. Tayyaba Gul, along with committed founding members Dr. Mehtab Karim, Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, Dr. Farid Mehdit, and Mr. Arshad Minhas, and was further strengthened by the vital contributions of Ms. Attia Hanif, who played an instrumental role in establishing YCP. As a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization, and a registered member of the National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW), Family Planning Association of Pakistan (FPAP), and the Directorate of Health Services – CDA Islamabad, YCP works at the grassroots level to serve marginalized and underserved communities. Guided by the belief that youth are powerful agents of change, YCP addresses critical gaps in health, maternal and child care, immunization, nutrition, family planning, WASH, climate resilience, skill development, and disaster response. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, YCP delivers integrated services through MNCH centers, mobile health camps, awareness initiatives, and emergency relief efforts, ensuring essential services reach communities at their doorstep. With strong partnerships, dedicated staff, and deep community trust, YCP continues its mission of empowering youth, protecting mothers and children, and transforming communities, because when youth lead with purpose, a better Pakistan becomes possible.
YCP Service Delivery
& Support
MNCH Centers
Trained LHVs providing free medication to mother and children in case if illness and checkup for pregnant women via ultrasound. YCP aim to improve access to quality healthcare for women and children in underprivileged areas. YCP established MNCH centers, brought Significant improvement in Mother and child health in antenatal and postnatal care.
- Care and treatment for Pregnant women
- Postnatal Care
- Family Planning
- Adolescence Care and Awareness
- Children < 5 years Routine Immunization
- Children < 5 years Polio Eradication
Malnutrition Program
Awareness and Advocacy
YCP works closely with their communities, conducting awareness raising sessions aimed to improve understanding on importance of Polio vaccination, promote healthy behaviors, and encourage communities to prioritize the health and well-being of women and children. YCP dedicated staff involved religious clerics to defuse resistance of community towards vaccination, Health and Hygiene, Malnutrition, Family Planning and timely checkup of Pregnant women.
Family Planning
Adequate break for new born child is a dire need for baby and mother. Unfortunately, still we people consider Family palling a sin and they hastate to adopt family planning. YCP dedicated staff sensitized their communities on the importance of Family planning initiatives aim to provide individuals and couples with information and services to make them informed about the timing and spacing of pregnancies.
Polio Eradication and routine immunization
Youth Catalyst w accommodated EPI technicians and key polio partners at MNCH centers to work as one team for polio eradication and 100% essential immunization. YCP LHV support Govt technician in center-based vaccination.
Free Health Camps
YCP organize Free Health camps in the most deserving areas to facilitated the most deprived communities of the targeted areas. YCP organize Health camp once in three months. Free Health camps are the major tool use to grab community trust towards polio vaccinations, care of Pregnant women and children.
Relief and Rehabilitation
