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SAARC Youth Council Official Emblem
Official Institutional Platform

Empowering Youth.
Connecting South Asia.

Building a united, peaceful, innovative, and prosperous South Asia where young leaders serve as catalysts for regional cooperation, sustainable development, and global diplomacy.

Uniting 8 SAARC Member States

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉBangladesh
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡นBhutan
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ปMaldives
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตNepal
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐPakistan
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐSri Lanka
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Youth Population Represented

Across 8 South Asian Sovereign Nations

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Autonomous National Chapters

Active Secretariat in Every Member Capital

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Annual Flagship Regional Programs

Summits, Hackathons & Diplomatic Exchanges

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Startup Seed Fund & Grants

Target for Cross-Border Youth Incubators

Core Mandate

Vision & Five Mission Pillars

Article 3 & 4 of the Constitution establishes our regional mandate for peace, education, and innovation.

Article 3: Vision

โ€œTo build a united, peaceful, innovative, and prosperous South Asia where young people serve as leaders and catalysts for regional development and international cooperation.โ€

Pillar 1
01

Regional Unity & Integration

Connecting youth across all eight sovereign nations through regular cultural, educational, and diplomatic exchanges.

Constitutional Mandate
Pillar 2
02

Leadership & Good Governance

Developing ethical, visionary youth leaders equipped to address complex regional and global policy challenges.

Constitutional Mandate
Pillar 3
03

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Fostering startup ecosystems, technological innovation, and sustainable economic opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

Constitutional Mandate
Pillar 4
04

Peace, Harmony & Diplomacy

Promoting mutual respect, intercultural dialogue, and conflict resolution through constructive youth engagement.

Constitutional Mandate
Pillar 5
05

Sustainable Development Goals

Aligning regional youth action with UN SDGs, focusing on climate action, education, and social equality.

Constitutional Mandate
Article 5: Structure

Central Executive Committee (2026โ€“2028)

The apex governing authority of the SAARC Youth Council, democratically elected for a 2-year tenure.

Article 7: Activities

Major Activities & Programs

Ten annual regional flagship programs mandated by the Constitution to drive impact across South Asia.

Official Communications

Notices & Publications

Official circulars, press releases, and circular orders published by the Central Secretariat.

Regional Chapters

Youth Across 8 Member States

Every country maintains a dedicated National Chapter Committee consisting of President, Senior VP, VP, Secretary General, Joint SG, Assistant SG, and Treasurer.

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Afghanistan

Capital: Kabul

National Chapter
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Bangladesh

Capital: Dhaka

National Chapter
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Bhutan

Capital: Thimphu

National Chapter
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India

Capital: New Delhi

National Chapter
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Maldives

Capital: Malรฉ

National Chapter
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Nepal

Capital: Kathmandu

National Chapter
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Pakistan

Capital: Islamabad

National Chapter
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Sri Lanka

Capital: Colombo

National Chapter
Article 8: Strategic Plan

Five-Year Strategic Roadmap

A phased institutional blueprint establishing National Chapters, regional academies, startup incubations, and the Global Summit.

Year 1

Foundation

Establish National Chapters in all 8 SAARC countries, adopt Constitution, host 1st Youth Summit.

Milestone 01
Year 2

Leadership

Launch South Asian Leadership Academy, student exchange programs, regional volunteer network.

Milestone 02
Year 3

Innovation

Organize SAARC Youth Business Forum, startup incubation seed funds, Youth Research Centre.

Milestone 03
Year 4

Peace & Climate

Deploy Youth Peace Missions, regional climate projects, SAARC Cultural Festival & Sports Games.

Milestone 04
Year 5

Global Impact

Host Global SAARC Youth Summit, introduce SAARC Youth Awards, publish 5-Year Strategic Review.

Milestone 05
Get Involved

Lead the Future of South Asia

Whether you are a university student, startup founder, researcher, or civic advocate, join the SAARC Youth Council network in your country.