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Youngistaan Foundation
Formation2014; 10 years ago (2014)
FounderArun Daniel Kumar Yellamaty
TypeNon-Governmental Organization
FocusSocial Welfare and Humanitarian Services
Region served
India
Websiteyoungistaanfoundation.org

Youngistaan Foundation, is a non-governmental organization based in India,[1][2][3] that work towards providing humanitarian assistance to underprivileged communities and addressing societal issues.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

History[edit]

Youngistaan Foundation is an Indian non-profit organization founded in 2014 by Arun Daniel Kumar Yellamaty.[10][11][12] Arun established the organization to encourage active participation in addressing societal issues, especially those impacting underprivileged communities in India, through diverse programs and initiatives.[13][14][15][16][17]

Youngistaan Foundation is headquartered in Hyderabad,[18] Telangana, with operations in various cities across India, including Delhi, Bangalore,[19] Pune, and Mumbai.[20][21][22][23]

Youngistaan Foundation operates five core programs and multiple need-based initiatives addressing social issues such as hunger,[24] homelessness, gender equality,[25][26][27][28] education,[29] animal welfare,[30] youth development,[31][32] democracy,[33][34][35] climate action, and emergency responses. These initiatives are aligned with nine United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aim to create a sustainable impact on individuals and communities.[36][37][38][39][40]

Notable Associations[edit]

Youngistaan Foundation collaborates with various stakeholders,[41][42] including government and police officials, civil societies,[43][44] NGOs, donors, and corporate partners.[45] Notable government partners include UNICEF, the Department of School Education,[46] Telangana State Police,[47][48] Women’s Safety Wing,[49] SHE Teams,[50] T-Hub,[51] Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), TASK (Telangana State), GHMC,[52] WE-Hub,[53] the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Women and Child Welfare Department.[54] Corporate partners include Synchrony,[55] Dr. Reddy’s, JP Morgan, Wipro, BOSCH, and IKEA.[56] These collaborations enable efforts to address various societal issues and contribute positively within communities,[57] making tangible differences in people's lives.[58][59][60][61][62][63][64]

Awards and Recognition[edit]

Youngistaan Foundation has received the following awards and recognitions:

  • Social Media for Empowerment Award at the 2017 South Asia Awards[65]
  • Outstanding Young Persons Award by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in 2017.
  • Young Achiever of the Year-Social Service Award at the Sakhi Media Excellence Awards 2020.[66]

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