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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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซAfghanistan
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 & Mission

Dedicated to fostering regional peace, youth diplomacy, education, and startup innovation across South Asia.

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€

5 Core Missions

Key Strategic Missions for South Asia

Mission
01

Regional Unity & Integration

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

Strategic Mission Priority
Mission
02

Leadership & Good Governance

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

Strategic Mission Priority
Mission
03

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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

Strategic Mission Priority
Mission
04

Peace, Harmony & Diplomacy

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

Strategic Mission Priority
Mission
05

Sustainable Development Goals

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

Strategic Mission Priority
Executive Council

Central Executive Committee

The apex governing authority of the SAARC Youth Council, democratically elected by member states.

Flagship Programs

Major Activities

Annual regional flagship programs designed to empower young leaders and drive socio-economic impact across South Asia.

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
Regional Roadmap

Five-Year Strategic Plan

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.