UNICEF YuWaah Young People's Action Team

UNICEF YuWaah's Young People's Action Team (YPAT) is India's flagship youth advisory body for the 2026 to 2027 term. The team brings 15 to 29 year olds into UNICEF's decision-making processes on youth-focused programming in India, with members directly influencing how programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated. The team functions as a co-design partner across UNICEF's India youth portfolio.

What you get:

➤ A direct seat at the UNICEF decision-making table for India youth programming ➤ Regular engagement with government partners, private sector leaders, and civil society stakeholders ➤ Named recommendation letters from UNICEF leadership ➤ Entry to a long-running alumni network of YPAT members in policy, social impact, and government ➤ Co-design role across the UNICEF India youth portfolio What you'll do:

➤ Commit 3 to 4 hours per week across the year-long term ➤ Influence how UNICEF India programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated ➤ Test innovative solutions before they go to scale ➤ Amplify YuWaah programs in your community ➤ Engage face-to-face with government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders The role is voluntary with no stipend. The value sits in access and exposure: the YPAT alumni network now spans India's youth policy, social impact, and government sectors. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the official Google Form; verify the exact closing date before applying.

• Aged 15 to 29
• Based in India for the full 2026 to 2027 term
• Able to commit 3 to 4 hours per week across the full year
• Genuine interest in employment, skilling, entrepreneurship, or community action
• Written motivation statement of at least 500 words required
• Unpaid volunteer role (no stipend)
• Rolling applications (verify closing date before applying)
• No application fees
• young-leaders
• students
• youth
• changemakers
• advocates