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Youngistaan Foundation
Formation2014; 12 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

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

Youngistaan Foundation collaborates with various stakeholders,[41][42] including government and police officials, civil societies,[43][38] NGOs, donors, and corporate partners.[44] Notable government partners include UNICEF, the Department of School Education,[45] Telangana State Police,[46][47] Women’s Safety Wing,[48] SHE Teams,[49] T-Hub,[50] Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), TASK (Telangana State), GHMC,[51] WE-Hub,[52] the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Women and Child Welfare Department.[53] Corporate partners include Synchrony,[20] Dr. Reddy’s, JP Morgan, Wipro, and IKEA.[54] These collaborations enable efforts to address various societal issues and contribute positively within communities,[22] making tangible differences in people's lives.[55][56][57][58][59][60][61]

Awards and recognition

Youngistaan Foundation has received the following awards and recognitions:

  • Social Media for Empowerment Award at the 2017 South Asia Awards[62]
  • 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.[63]

References

  1. ↑ "Hyderabad: Masks come off, Covid stays on". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Trans community hit hard by pandemic". The Times of India. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. ↑ Hussain, Mohammed (23 May 2020). "Samaritans from Youngistan foundation felicitated by VC Sajjanar". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Youngistaan Foundation, NSS of MGIT Host World's Largest Festival Of Democracy Town Hall". www.deccanchronicle.com. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  5. ↑ Adke, Arti (5 June 2023). "Youngistaan Foundation Celebrates World Environment Day with an Inspiring Trek". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "City youngsters trek Khajaguda Hills to celebrate World Environment Day". Telangana Today. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Hyderabad: Youngistaan organises unique trek". www.thehansindia.com. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  8. ↑ India, The Hans (17 February 2015). "Feeding Hyderabad's homeless". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "City NGO along with Telangana State Tribal, Women and Child Welfare Minister support 300 tribal families". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  10. ↑ "Hyderabad-based NGO Youngistaan Founder Honored in US". www.deccanchronicle.com. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Hyderabad: Honour for Youngistaan Foundation for services during pandemic". Telangana Today. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  12. ↑ MK, Mithun (27 March 2020). "From food to meds, volunteer groups in Telangana step up to help senior citizens in need". The News Minute. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Youngistaan Foundation to organize a special public dialogue on the occasion of 'World Day against Trafficking in Persons'". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. 29 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "UNICEF and Youngistaan Foundation Distribute 1500 Hygiene Kits Among Garbage Collectors to combat COVID-19". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.[dead link]
  15. ↑ "A digital step towards change". The Hindu. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  16. ↑ Today, Telangana (21 March 2021). "One year of Lockdown: 'Annapurna' proved life-saver for many". Telangana Today. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  17. ↑ "'They just want someone to hear them' — Telangana helpline for elderly see spike in calls". The Indian Express. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  18. ↑ "NGO helps beggars get transformation in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  19. ↑ "NGOs reach out to flooded areas with food packets during Hyderabad rains". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 India, The Hans (26 January 2021). "Youngistaan Foundation Honours volunteers who helped during COVID-19 Pandemic". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  21. ↑ Afreen, Saima (21 April 2020). "Feeding furry friends". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 India, The Hans (12 May 2020). "Youngistaan Foundation along with Telangana State Police extends its Relief Support to tribal families in Nallamalla Forest". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  23. ↑ Afreen, Saima (10 June 2020). "Tales we tell". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  24. ↑ "Youngistaan: Engaging youth in community work". thehindu.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  25. ↑ Journal, The CSR (22 May 2023). "CSR: Youngistaan Foundation celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day". The CSR Journal. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  26. ↑ "Young Minds From Hyderabad, Gather to Break Period Taboos". www.deccanchronicle.com. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  27. ↑ "Youngistaan Holds Special Event to Mark International Day for Girl Child". Sakshi Post. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  28. ↑ "NGOs offer help to senior citizens". The Times of India. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  29. ↑ Adke, Arti (3 September 2023). "Hyderabad-based NGO working towards bringing equity in early childhood education at government Aided School". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  30. ↑ Duggal, Shikha (12 March 2020). "Meet Hyderabad's menstrual warriors, animal heroes". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  31. ↑ Today, Telangana (10 July 2023). "Youngistaan Foundation inspires active citizenship among youth". Telangana Today. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  32. ↑ "Youngistaan Foundation Inspires Active Citizenship among Youth". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  33. ↑ Williams, Anoushka Caroline (12 May 2024). "Hyderabad: Youngistaan members discuss strategies to improve voter turnout, elevate participation". newsmeter.in. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  34. ↑ "NGOs in Hyderabad creating awareness to increase voter turnout". Telangana Today. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  35. ↑ "Festival of Democracy' Draws 50% First-Time Voters". www.deccanchronicle.com. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  36. ↑ "Experts call for collective responsibility to curb human trafficking menace in Telangana". The Times of India. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  37. ↑ Khurana, Amit (29 May 2023). "Empowering Women: Reflecting on Menstrual Hygiene Day and the CSR Initiatives Driving Change in India". Cross Barriers. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Hyderabad's young team of 'transformers' surprise the homeless by giving them a makeover". www.theweekendleader.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  39. ↑ "This Homeless Man's Transformation Will Make You Smile". NDTV.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  40. ↑ "Hyderabad-based Youngistaan NGO founder selected for US project". Telangana Today. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  41. ↑ "Hyderabad: Painting competition held for government school children". www.thehansindia.com. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  42. ↑ "Life-saving drug going at Rs 70k a vial in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  43. ↑ "Hyderabad-based Youngistaan Foundation Founder Selected by U.S. Deptt. of State for the Prestigious IVLP Project". Business, Technology, Startups and Science News and Trends in India | IndianWeb2.com. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  44. ↑ "Hyderabad NGO hosts 'Women in Leadership - Enabling Young Leaders'panel discussion". newsmeter.in. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  45. ↑ "They make a difference". The Hindu. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  46. ↑ "Hyderabad NGO joins hands with Telangana police to support tribal families". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  47. ↑ "Hyderabad: 40% oxygen concentrators ordered by individuals amid Covid crisis". www.timesnownews.com. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  48. ↑ Khurana, Amit (29 May 2023). "Empowering Women: Reflecting on Menstrual Hygiene Day and the CSR Initiatives Driving Change in India". Cross Barriers. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  49. ↑ Haseeb, Ahssanuddin (28 March 2020). "Govt, NGOs Become 'Active' To 'Help And Care' Elderly In Hyderabad". #KhabarLive | Breaking News, Analysis, Insights. Retrieved 8 June 2024.[dead link]
  50. ↑ "Hyderabad: NGO gesture to priests, pastors". www.thehansindia.com. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  51. ↑ Dasari, Sharon (1 August 2023). "Unshackle the bondage". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  52. ↑ "Coronavirus: Indians offering to help parents of those who are abroad". gulfnews.com. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  53. ↑ "Hyderabad: Fund-starved NGOs feel the heat as scores continue to seek help". The Times of India. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  54. ↑ "US Dept of State selects Hyderabad-based Youngistaan Foundation Founder for IVLP Project". Sakshi Post. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  55. ↑ "Hyderabad: Youngistaan Foundation holds session with young girl innovators, social entrepreneurs". ThePrint. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  56. ↑ Today, Telangana (28 May 2023). "Activists hit up famous spots in Hyderabad to create awareness on periods". Telangana Today. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  57. ↑ "Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Youngistan Foundation Hyderabad Holds Virtual Discussion on Action and Investment in Safe Menstruation". Sakshi Post. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  58. ↑ Murdeshwar, Sachin (3 June 2020). "Open Graph Meta Tags: Everything You Need to Know". Global Prime News. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
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  60. ↑ Murdeshwar, Sachin (22 June 2020). "Open Graph Meta Tags: Everything You Need to Know". Global Prime News. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  61. ↑ "A Group Of Youngsters In Hyderabad Is Doing Something Amazing. This Is Their Story". storypick.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  62. ↑ "Winner 2017". Social Media for Empowerment Award for South Asia, DEF. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  63. ↑ "సేవకు వందనం: 'యంగిస్తాన్‌ ఫౌండేషన్‌'కు సాక్షి పురస్కారం | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 8 June 2024.
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