Est. 2015 · Going Global in 2025

Youth Commitment for Change

Opportunities for All

Empowering youth and women globally through education, advocacy, and economic development across 25+ countries.

From Kabul to the World

Founded on August 7, 2015, in Afghanistan, YCCO began as a response to decades of conflict that left young people, especially women, with little access to education, justice, or economic opportunity.

A small team of committed youth created YCCO to change this reality through capacity building, advocacy, and empowerment. What started as a grassroots initiative in Kabul soon expanded across provinces.

Over time, YCCO realised that these challenges were not unique to Afghanistan. Around the world, young people faced the same barriers to education, employment, and equality.

Today, YCCO has grown into a global platform, connecting youth, women, governments, and industries across borders. From a local niche to an international movement, YCCO continues its mission: ensuring that every young person has the skills, opportunities, and rights to lead change.

Vision

A world where every young person and woman has equal access to education, empowerment, and opportunities, enabling them to lead change and build inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous societies.

Mission

To empower youth and women globally through education, advocacy, and economic development. YCCO builds capacity, fosters leadership, and drives systemic change by connecting communities across borders.

Our Global Impact

From Kabul to the world — connecting youth with opportunities that transform lives and communities.

500+
Students Placed
50+
Partner Universities
25+
Countries Reached
11+
Years of Impact

As of 2025

SDGs We contribute to
4 Quality Education 5 Gender Equality 8 Decent Work 16 Peace & Justice
WHAT WE DO

Programs & Services

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 8, and SDG 16.

Education & Capacity Building

Certification courses, workshops, digital learning platforms, and Training of Trainers (ToT) for educators and community leaders.

Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship

Mentorship programs, internship placements, and access to global business networks for economic self-reliance.

Advocacy & Policy Development

Global advocacy campaigns on youth rights, gender equality, and policy dialogue with governments and international organizations.

Research & Knowledge Sharing

Cross-border studies on youth empowerment, peacebuilding, global best-practice mapping and data-driven advocacy.

Peacebuilding & Human Rights

Training on conflict resolution, democratic governance, women's rights awareness, and community mobilization for social cohesion.

Global Networking & Partnerships

Platforms connecting universities, NGOs, governments, and industries for cross-border collaboration and youth leadership exchanges.

PROGRAMS

Upcoming Events

Workshops, webinars and gatherings across the YCCO network. Register through the linked form to take part.

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PROGRAMS

Scholarship

Scholarship opportunities for young people. Apply through the linked form before the deadline.

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WHAT DRIVES US

Core Values

Transparency &
Accountability

Operating with integrity worldwide

Inclusivity &
Non-Discrimination

Promoting dignity and equal rights

Empowerment

Creating opportunities for young leaders to thrive

Global Solidarity

Respecting cultural diversity while uniting for common goals

Sustainability

Ensuring long-term impact through education-driven innovation

COLLABORATION

Global Partners & Networks

YCCO works with international institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector.

UN Agencies
EU Bodies
Global Youth Networks
Universities & Think Tanks
Private Sector Partners
NEWS & EVENTS

Latest Updates

News, events and stories from our work across the YCCO network.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Get Involved

Whether you want to contribute as an expert, partner, volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about our programs — we'd love to hear from you.

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