Youth Action Nepal(YOAC),Kathmandu

Major objectives of organization
1. Intends to make youth involved in all types of development programs in the community and also on personal level. 2. To be the voice of youths for human rights, peace building, good goveranance at the grassroot and at international and national level. 3. Work for the development of information and communication technology. 4. To empower youths by imparting skills and vocational trainings. 5. Encourage youths in volunteerism that will help them in personal development and make positive contribution to the society. 6. To mobilize youths for the upliftment of women, children and people from  backward communities. 7. To implement programs on human rights and social justice. 8. To help in the creative and intellectual development of youths. 9. To mobilize youths for the development of nation. 10. To implement human rights and peace campaign.
Main areas of involvement (issues)
1. Human Rights and Democracy Strengthening 2. Conflict Resolution and Peace Building 3. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights 4. International Labour Migration 5. Marginalised, Minorities and Indigenous Youth 6. Leadership Development and Capacity Building 7. Media/ Information and Communication Technology 8. Youth Councelling and Youth Policies
Major ongoing projects
1. NHRF 2. NED 3. Misereor 4. GTZ 5. Aims for Human Rights 6. CHOICE  for youth and sexuality
Major planned projects for the future
Major Strengths of the organization
1. Potential and skilled youths. 2. Sufficient volunteers. 3. Youth information and resource center. 4. Strong grassroot and national and international relation
What the organization can contribute to COCAP and its members (three major areas)
1. Provide support to COCAP and other organizations by providing resources. 2. Provide youth volunteers 3. Jointly organize various activities.
Major expectations from COCAP
1. Developing of capacity of youth action members. 2. In acquiring funds. 3. Establish links and networks with various other organizations.
If the organization is implementing projects with financial support from any donor
Address
Youth Action Nepal, Yuwa Karya Nepal, Janapath Marg, Anamnagar, Kathmandu
Phone : 0977-016215580
Fax : 016215580
Email : youthactionnepal@ntc.net.np
Website : www.youthaction.org.np
Date of establishment 2060 B.S
Main contact person
Name : Mr. Pawan Roy
Designation : Chairperson
Phone : 0977-016215580
E-mail : pawan.roy@gmail.com
Executive Committee Members
S.N.
Name Designation
1. Mr. Pawan Roy Chairperson
2. Ms.Rajendra Adhikari Vice-chairperson
3. Mr. Gopi Krishna Bhattarai General Secretary
4. Ms. Rupa Kumari Upreti Secretary
5. Mr. Bhawana Bhatta Treasurer
6. Ms.Roma Devi Kishan Member
7. Mr. Sunita Katuwal Sherpa Member
Number of General Members 35
Geographical coverage Eastern Region: Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Dhankuta, Rajbiraj Central Region: Dhanusha, Dhading, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bara, Lalitpur Western Region: Palpa, Kaski Mid-western Region: Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Dailekh, Mugu Far-western Region: Kailali, Kanchanpur
Human resources
(a) Professional staff
Designation Qualification Specialization
Number
Executive Director M.A/B.L/B.Ed Human rights, gender,Legal issues, Conflict management, advocacy
Project Coordinators M.A Human rights, conflict management, advocacy, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS
Asst. program Coordinators BA Gender,Human Rights and HIV and AIDS.
(b) Volunteers
Number of Volunteers 100