Youth Civic Launchpad

At the first edition of YCLP, Karuna Budhathoki took her voice beyond words, sharing her concerns and solutions directly with the Mayor of Bardibas.
Youth voices creating real change.

Before the final presentation, the real work was happening behind the scenes.
Brainstorming, debating, designing, and challenging ideas — this is where leadership truly grows. 💭✨

Saroj Kumar Mahato is a practitioner of governance, with experience in supporting local governments in Nepal to strengthen their institutional systems. His areas of expertise include supporting the annual planning and budgeting process, periodic planning, and preparing and implementing local laws. Saroj is a law, business studies, and management graduate who has worked closely with elected representatives and government officials to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance processes.

Ajay Yadav is passionate about youth, education, and inclusive development. He holds a degree in Development Studies from National College, Kathmandu University, and is the co-founder of Youthive Nepal, a social enterprise that promotes entrepreneurial education in Nepal.
With years of experience in youth engagement, Ajay has actively contributed through Rotaract, serving as the President of the Rotaract Club of Kathmandu and representing the organization on global platforms such as UNESCO and the World Bank. He is also a member of the United States Embassy Youth Council.
Driven by a vision of a world where humanity thrives, Ajay is committed to advancing education as a means to achieve this goal. In his free time, he enjoys meditation, walking, and listening to podcasts. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he believes in the power of possibility and embraces the philosophy of taking one step at a time.

Hearing it straight from the learners 🎤
Sabin shares his experience from our Design Thinking session—engaging, challenging, and truly inspiring.
At Youth Civic Launchpad, youth voices lead the way. 🌱

An engaging, challenging, and hands-on Design Thinking session 🚀
From rethinking everyday problems to creatively redesigning momo, students actively explored the core principles of Design Thinking—empathy, ideation, and problem-solving in action.

Thank you to all the students for the energy and curiosity, and sincere thanks to PCPS College for the opportunity, trust, and support.