Strategic direction

This is an indicative founding-stage plan. Targets, figures, and timelines will be confirmed by the board as governance is established. Nothing here is a delivered result.

A Nepal where young people are trusted as participants and leaders in their communities.

To build practical pathways for learning, leadership, participation, and opportunity — through programmes, mentorship, and community collaboration.

1. Build core programmes

• —Develop structured programme pathways across four pillars
• —Ensure accessibility for diverse participants
• —Establish clear learning outcomes

2. Establish mentorship

• —Recruit and train mentors within a defined framework
• —Build sustained mentor engagement
• —Ensure safeguarding compliance before any matching

3. Strengthen community partnerships

• —Partner with schools and community organisations
• —Build participation pathways
• —Collaborate with local institutions

4. Build governance and trust

• —Formalise governance structure
• —Publish annual reports as cycles complete
• —Strengthen safeguarding systems
• —Maintain transparency

Phase 1 — Founding

• —Programme design
• —Mentor onboarding framework
• —Governance foundation
• —Formal registration (complete)

Phase 2 — Launch

• —Launch first programme cycle
• —Evaluate programmes
• —Publish first impact report
• —Expand partnerships

Phase 3 — Growth

• —Scale programmes based on evidence
• —Strengthen mentor network
• —Improve outcomes tracking

• —Participation numbers
• —Mentor engagement
• —Programme completion rates
• —Community partnerships formed
• —Participant feedback

YDLC commits to publishing:

• —Annual reports as operational cycles complete
• —Programme updates
• —Governance structure
• —Safeguarding policies

See our Trust & Accountability page for the current state of each.

YDLC is being built in stages — prioritising safety, structure, and long-term credibility over rapid scale.