SAARC Youth Platform

16/07/2026

Successfully concluded our Official Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026! 🌍
From the Himalayas to the Ocean brought together youth leaders, policymakers, and development practitioners for meaningful dialogue on climate resilience, sustainable development, and the Pact for the Future.

A sincere thanks to our speakers, partners, and everyone who joined us. Together, we continue to champion youth leadership in shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.

13/07/2026

Meet the speakers for our Official Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026!

🗓 14 July 2026
⏰️ 09:45 PM - 11:15 PM (PKT) / 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM (EDT)
📍 Conference Room A, United Nations Headquarters, New York

13/07/2026

🌏 Join us at our Official Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026 on "Youth Leadership for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and the Pact for the Future". It will bring together young leaders and key stakeholders to explore how youth-driven action can strengthen climate resilience, accelerate the SDGs, and shape a more sustainable future.

🗓 14 July 2026
⏰️ 09:45 PM - 11:15 PM (PKT) / 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM (EDT)
📍 Conference Room A, United Nations Headquarters, New York

29/06/2026

We are pleased to unveil the speakers for our UN HLPF 2026 Virtual Side Event: “Youth, Climate, and Careers: Adapting Aspirations in a Changing World.” organized by SAARC Youth Platform and its partners. The side event is bringing young leaders together to turn climate challenges into opportunities — for green jobs, resilient communities, and careers that match the world we’re building.

Event Details
🗓️ Thursday, 09 July 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PKT | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/audqVyFGBZoHcpUr9

29/06/2026

SAARC Youth Platform along with its partners is organizing a virtual side-event at United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 on “Youth, Climate, and Careers: Adapting Aspirations in a Changing World.”

​Join us and a global coalition of youth-focused organizations as we explore innovative climate solutions, promote green jobs, and amplify youth leadership on the global stage.

🗓 Thursday, 09 July 2026
​🕕 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM (Pakistan Time) / 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM, (EDT)

​🔗 https://forms.gle/audqVyFGBZoHcpUr9

27/05/2026

We are very proud to celebrate our esteemed Member of the Regional Secretariat of the SAARC Youth Platform (SYP) and Member of the Board of Directors (BOD) of our network's member organization, the YFEED Foundation, Nepal, Ms. Sonika Poudel, on officially graduating with her Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) from the prestigious academic institution, Virginia Tech (VT). 🇺🇸🎓

We extend our warmest congratulations to her on this great academic achievement and send our best wishes for her continued academic and professional progress and success. Keep shining ahead Sonika! ✨

Please join us and our entire SAARC Youth Platform (SYP) family in celebrating her outstanding milestone below! 👇🧡🦃

Big cheers for a massive achievement! 🎉🎓

We are bursting with immense pride today as we celebrate our valued Member of the Board of Directors (BOD), Ms. Sonika Poudel! Sonika has officially graduated with her Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) from Virginia Tech (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA! 🇺🇸✨

From the fields of academic research to the strategic planning in our boardroom, Sonika is truly cultivating a brighter future for agricultural development. Your hard work, passion, and resilience inspire us all, Sonika!

Let us all fill the comments with warm love and congratulations for her incredible milestone! 👇🧡🦃

21/05/2026

Nominations are now OPEN! 🌏

Join the South and South-West Asia SDGs Consultations organized by UN ESCAP as part of the South and South West Asia Subregional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026.

Be part of regional discussions on:
📚 SDG 4 – Quality Education
⚖️ SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
♻️ SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
🌱 SDG 15 – Life on Land
🤝 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

⏳ Deadline to Apply: 25 May 2026

Register now and contribute to shaping regional SDG action.
🔗 https://bit.ly/sswasdgsconsultations or scan the QR Code

23/04/2026

The Asia-Pacific Regional Session at 2026 brought forward critical regional priorities and youth perspectives. 🌏

Moderated by Mr. Fsahat Ul Hassan, Convener SAARC Youth Platform, with SAARCYP serving as Youth Co-Lead, the session reflected meaningful youth engagement in shaping regional dialogue and global outcomes.

21/04/2026

As part of the Regional Caucus - Asia Pacific at the Major Group for Children and Youth, SAARC YP joined the ahead of the 2026. 🌏 The discussions focused on strengthening meaningful youth participation, aligning regional priorities, and shaping a collective youth voice for impactful engagement at .

13/04/2026

An important conversation on how youth are shaping the road to 2030 — now featuring our speaker lineup.

Join us at the Side Event on “Adapting Ambitions: Climate Change, Education, and Career Futures for Youth in the Global South” 🌍

🗓️ 15 April 2026
🕘 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EDT)
📍 Virtual

🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/AwG9xmBfX3a7RrHs6⁠