Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities
Youth Revolution Clan (YRC) is a youth-led NGO mobilizing young people for leadership, social innovation, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Our Mission Since 2007
Our Mission
We empower youth through education, skills development, leadership training, cultural diplomacy, and social entrepreneurship initiatives. Founded in Pakistan, we've grown into a globally recognized platform for youth advancement.
Our Vision
We envision a world where young people lead inclusive and sustainable development efforts, driving positive change in their communities and beyond. We believe youth aren't just tomorrow's leaders—they're today's changemakers.
Our Core Values
Youth Empowerment
Providing platforms for youth voices to be heard and activated at local and global levels.
Social Responsibility
Fostering a commitment to community service and positive impact through action.
Inclusivity & Equality
Creating spaces where diversity is celebrated and everyone has equal opportunity to participate.
Proudly partnered with the United Nations, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe to amplify our impact globally.
Focus Areas & Programmes
Our initiatives span multiple disciplines to provide holistic development opportunities for young people aged 16-30. Each programme is designed to equip participants with practical skills and meaningful connections.
Education & Skills
Comprehensive trainings and workshops that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills needed for today's challenging job market.
Youth Leadership
International conferences, debates, and model forums that prepare young people to represent their communities on prestigious global platforms.
Gender Equality
Targeted initiatives that empower women and girls through specialised training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement in all sectors.
Our programmes operate on a cohort basis, allowing participants to build lasting relationships with peers from different backgrounds. Each programme culminates in a real-world project implementation, ensuring participants apply their learning immediately.
Additional Focus Areas
1
Social Entrepreneurship
We nurture budding social entrepreneurs through personalised mentoring, seed funding, and pitch opportunities with potential investors. Our entrepreneurs have launched ventures addressing local challenges in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
2
Cultural Diplomacy
Through international exchanges, cultural festivals, and dialogue programmes, we foster mutual understanding and peace-building skills. Participants develop cross-cultural communication abilities essential for today's interconnected world.
81% of our social entrepreneurship graduates successfully launch initiatives that remain operational after two years—well above the average for youth ventures.
Flagship Initiatives
1
International Culture Conference (Since 2012)
Our annual gathering brings together 300+ young delegates from over 40 countries to explore intercultural dialogue and global citizenship. The 5-day conference includes keynotes, workshops, cultural showcases, and policy drafting sessions that have influenced youth policy in multiple countries.
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Youth Leadership Labs
This intensive 6-month programme works with cohorts of 25 promising young leaders to develop their potential. Participants receive personalised mentoring, attend specialised workshops, and implement community projects with support from established leaders in their fields.
3
Community Impact Drives
Targeted campaigns addressing access to education, environmental protection, and women's empowerment. Each drive involves needs assessment, resource mobilisation, implementation, and impact evaluation, giving participants hands-on project management experience.
Our flagship initiatives have been recognised by the United Nations as model programmes for youth engagement in Sustainable Development Goal implementation. The methodologies developed through these programmes have been adapted by partner organisations in 12 countries.
Global Representation
YRC delegates consistently represent youth voices on prestigious international platforms, ensuring young perspectives are incorporated into global policy discussions.
United Nations Forums
Our delegates attend and contribute to the UN Youth Forum, ECOSOC Youth Forum, and High-Level Political Forum, bringing grassroots youth perspectives to global policy discussions.
World Bank Youth Summit
YRC representatives have presented youth-led solutions to economic challenges, with two projects receiving implementation funding in the past three years.
World Democracy Forum
Our delegates contribute to discussions on strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring youth participation in governance processes.
Regional Youth Platforms
YRC coordinates representation at Asia-Pacific, South Asian, and MENA region youth forums, ensuring diverse regional perspectives inform our global advocacy.
Through our global representation work, YRC has contributed to 3 major UN resolutions on youth involvement in sustainable development and peacebuilding processes.
Our Impact
15+
Years of Service
Empowering youth since our founding in 2007
10,000+
Youth Engaged
Direct participants in our programmes
50+
Global Platforms
International conferences where YRC has represented youth voices
62
Cities Reached
Communities across 28 countries where our programmes operate
Success Stories
"YRC completely transformed my understanding of leadership. The skills and connections I gained helped me launch a social enterprise that now employs 12 young people from my community. The mentorship didn't end with the programme—I'm still in regular contact with my YRC advisors three years later."
— Farah Mahmood, Leadership Lab Alumni 2019
Our impact assessment shows that 87% of participants report increased confidence in their ability to create positive change, and 72% secure leadership positions within 18 months of completing our programmes.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Rizwan Anwar
Founder & Chairman
An international education diplomat with over 20 years of experience in youth development. Dr. Anwar serves as Executive Director at KCLCD and Special Representative to the PM's Youth Programme. His vision has guided YRC from a local initiative to an internationally recognised NGO.
Maha Jamil
Executive Director
A YRC alumni who joined the leadership team after completing her Master's in International Development from LSE. Maha has represented youth at three UN High-Level Forums and oversees YRC's strategic partnerships and programme development.
Our team includes a diverse group of youth leaders from 14 countries, supported by an advisory board of experts in education, international relations, and sustainable development. 60% of our team are alumni of YRC programmes, embodying our commitment to youth leadership.
Get Involved
Become a Member
Join our global community of youth changemakers. Members receive access to exclusive workshops, networking opportunities, and priority registration for all YRC events. Membership is open to individuals aged 16-30 from all backgrounds.
Volunteer With Us
Contribute your skills and time to support our programmes. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities in event management, content creation, programme facilitation, and more. Volunteers receive training and certification of their service.
Partner With YRC
We collaborate with institutions, NGOs, and donors to expand our impact. Partnership opportunities include programme sponsorship, knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and joint advocacy initiatives aligned with the SDGs.

Time Commitment: Our programmes are designed to accommodate students and young professionals. Most activities require 4-8 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options available.
Latest News & Events
YRC Delegates Address UN Forum
Our representatives presented youth-led climate initiatives at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, receiving commendation from the Secretary-General for their innovative approaches.
21 April 2023
Applications Open: Youth Leadership Lab 2023
Our flagship six-month leadership programme is now accepting applications for the 2023 cohort. 30 spots available for emerging leaders from all backgrounds.
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Social Enterprise Pitch Day Success
Five youth-led ventures secured funding at our annual Pitch Day, with solutions ranging from educational technology to sustainable agriculture initiatives.
15 May 2023

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