The YP Foundation

The Youth Parliament has shown astounding growth since the time I worked with it; not only has it branched out in terms of the types of projects undertaken, but there has been a an exponential increase in the creative perspectives, innovative energies, and courageous approaches whilst remaining true to the essence with which it started up. It was a true honor for me to work with the YP foundation, and hopefully will get the opportunity to do so again in the future.

It felt great to work with brilliant and creative people, so passionate about the work they did. It felt good to be a part of change.

I started working with this organisation this year only and I have enjoyed the time spent here- and also did the most constructive thing i could ever have i.e. helping others without any ulterior motive. And this gives a wonderful sense of bing!

In my many years of experience in the development sector I have never come across an organization as good and unique as Youth Parliament. my long association with Youth Parliament I have seen them do excellent work, reaching out to the youth quite rapidly and making a difference, quite effectively. As an organization they have grown and evolved extremely well. Any professional organization would envy their learning curve. In fact, I have learnt from them probably more than they have learnt from me. The core organization values and principles have remained consistent. Their unwavering spirit and passion not only inspire the youth but equally all age groups who get attached with them. Well, what else can i say except they are awesome and they truely Rock!

yp is great for the youth potnetial development! in every which way. so its great to be a part of this foundation.

I have gained a tremendous amount of awareness about topics like HIV/Aids, human rights, sexuality and etc. I am a very reserved person, very shy to say what i feel but the YP foundation has helped me in so many ways to open up and be confident about myself.

The YP Foundation is doing really great work in providing creative platforms to the youth. The programs and activities of YP Foundation helps youth to develop their skill sets and overall personalities and become a responsible citizen.

A lot of people think of YP as an "elitist" organization. What they don't understand is that upper middle class youngsters are also major stakeholders and that they to don't have a space where they can work on issues that concern them. Some people also feel YP doesn't do "grassroots" work..; seldom do they understand what "grassroots" work even means! Rural India might have a lot of issues and problems that need to be addresses no doubt, but what happens to the people in cities who can't really go to remote villages and help out? Are their problems and concerns less important? Aren't they stakeholders as well? YP is thus an organization with a difference. It doesn't claim to go to villages and work. It admits that their target audience is the cities. It is the kids who go to good schools. Its objective is social change yes, but more importantly, its "developing potential in young people". It helps develop skills of young people to set up their own projects and run them the way they want to, following a human rights based approach.

As a volunteer the yp to me means uninhibited interactive sessions.It is the meeting of like minded people from varied fields and it gives a sense of belonging to everyone who's involved with it.the atmosphere here is always charged with excitement and if you have the passion to learn and work the yp gives an equal oppurtunity to one and all.

My experience with YP has been short,but very satisfying for the humanitarian in me.Im getting to do all the things i always wanted to do in ways i didn't imagine i could.I get to exercise my talents and skills AND give another human(who hasn't been as lucky as me in matters of the comforts in life) a reason to smile. I feel proud to be of some help.

iv been working in yp for sumtime now,i feel its a great organisation n wil help a lot in need.im with d butterfly project and its concept is totally diferent so i think itl go a long way.

YP works on so many issues.. its extra-ordinary! Their outreach is exceptional- and this is probably due to the fact that its run and managed entirely by college kids/graduates! I'm proud to see this generation of people actually taking a stand on issues that matter, rather than just pointing fingers at authorities.

I had heard a lot of interesting stuff about this Delhi based organisation that everyone fondly called 'YP'. Many of my friends had joined as volunteers in various projects like those for street kids. I wanted to be a part of it but my interest lay in exploring digital media and I couldnt think of how an 'NGO' could provide a platform for that. I was wrong. YP has a space for anyone and everyone. The only eligibility criterion being 'passion'.

I attended a workshop done by VOICES in my school. We were practically forced to sit through it by teachers. But once it started, we had so much fun! We were given a space to talk about very relevant but not often talked about issues- peer pressure, bullying, substance abuse. And it wasnt the preachy kind of stuff most sessions on these topics are like. We were free to say what we felt, without feeling inhibited! It really changed me perspective on these issues. I hope to attend more such sessions!

I went with my friend to the Sarai in North Campus where the Blending Spectrum Project works. I just wanted to see what it was that occupied so much of my friend's time. And I now understand. =) Just the way the children called out to us when we reached, grinning away from ear to ear, was enough to make me want to come back again. Unfortunately, I have been unable to work with the project, but I would really love to do so in the near future.

I got to know about YP through a couple of friends who work in it. Its strange to see so many young people in the city put in so much time and effort into their work in this organization! Guess the credit goes to the freedom they're given to work on their projects the way they want to. I've seen my friends grow, and also enjoy what they're doing. Good luck guys and cheers!

This organisation is the best and the most acive one i have come across till date. Their contribution towards changing the society and finding solutions for the existing problems is commendable. The people associated with it are so dedicated and enthusiastic about making a differnce and i am very sure they will succeed in doing so, very soon. I wish goodluck for YP. Keep up the good work.

I have attended several of their sessions and they surprise me every time! They've worked on issues varying from workshops on sexual rights, to encouraging a cultural exchange between afghan and Indian students in Delhi,prominent bands in the city teaching their music to slum kids, to most recently discussion on the RTI Act. Its incredible how you walk into their programmes expecting one thing and coming out with a completely new experience! Keep up the good work people :)

My experience at the The YP Foundation was brilliant. I facilitated group sessions on various topical issues and was able to interact with a range of participants.

The YP Foundation is probably the only organisation in Delhi that works with a wide range of issues and mediums, active in multiple areas in the city of Delhi simultaneously. From Child Rights to RTI to the independent music industry in India, the YP has gained a ubiquitous presence in and around Delhi through numerous events, workshops, interactive discussions etc. Having been a staff member of the YP, I can personally vouch for the fact that each and every branch of the organisation undergoes a rigorous reseach and training phase and the members, though mostly volunteers, are highly qualified and well-informed in their respective fields of work. The YP is a great space for young people to engage with issues they are passionate about, as one has the freedom to choose a specific medium/area of work, supported by a very well-defined working structure.

just an amazing experience with the ypians ... a fresh air of motivation, power and possessiveness for the betterment of the society

I attended the 7th birthday celebrations of the YP, at the India Habitat Centre. It was a two day festival, the first featuring Bangalore based band swarathma, the second an informative discussion on the RTI act and its pro's and cons. I was blown away by the level of discussion and the overall commitment of the YP staff. Their programs are always unique and leave lots of food for thought.

I believe that typf provides a great base for the youth to grow and become more contributing members of the society.I volunteered for the project 19 festival and it truly changed my perspective on issues regarding sexual health rights, it provided all of us with the opportunity to interact with the different communities and understand their take on life.the festival was an open forum where everyone could step up and articulate their viewpoints while accepting others.such festivals go a long way in creating a more open, accepting and integrated society.

If ever there was an energy that could transform an idea, an individual hope or question into a reality, TYPF is it. I had been involved with TYPF in its fledgling years, as a facilitator for its work group sessions at the India Habitat Centre. Few years hence I returned to work with its then newly formed performing arts branch, Silhouette. It is difficult to explain in this brief a space the tremendous opportunity that TYPF provides and how it opens boundaries in ways that cannot be imagined. Having seen its growth over a fair period now, its transformation strikes one as being specially commendable - as it engages more young individuals and grows in size, it also continues to deliver on its vision to provide resources for individual objectives in order that these be achieved. Despite roadblocks to its success,sustainable funding being a prime hiccup, TYPF has never held back on its promise. None the less, it is time that its contribution be recognised and efforts made to ensure that young people in India everywhere have continued access to as innovative a platform as TYPF.

I've been associated with The YP Foundation for just about 3 months now. Besides fulfilling the purpose of being a platform for the youth, TYPF for me, has been a motivating force. I've always been interested with issues related to Law and Governance and I found the perfect place to be with the RTI Division of the organization. Getting a chance to work on issues that I feel passionately about isn't all that I've gained from TYPF. The working of the organization too, has taught me a lot. From being a thorough professional to thinking on the spot are just 2 of the many things I've had to learn! Having joined as a volunteer, I didn't expect myself to be so involved and engrossed with the issues that the organization deals with. Yet, I've only just realized that the work has only just begun. There's no limit to how much you can achieve working with this organization and I wish to achieve as much as I can.

Days in TYPF has been one of the most wonderful days in my life, where learning had a completely different meaning altogether. It opened my eyes to a world which had always been around, yet unnoticed. Being a part of the Administrative Branch gave me an opportunity to get myself actively involved in all the projects, and learn from some of the terrific minds i have ever met. Its not that easy to motivate people to work for the organization voluntarily, so that speaks on its own about the great work being done by the great minds.

The YP Foundation (YP) is a driven and energetic organisation to work with. It's front-runners, Ishita, in particular, have great vision and commitment to their work and organisational objectives. The fact that they are focused on developin processes and systems tells me that they also understand the need in distributing that passion and commitment so that the organisation does not remain as person-dependent as it currently is. Their programmes, particularly those involving cultural development are brilliantly thought through, and manage to include a lot of the best young talent available in the city.

Although its not been too long since i ve joined the YP, my experience so far has been great. I got to meet a lot of interesting and nice people. More importantly, i've learnt a lot of things i never knew about HIV and sexuality.I'm looking forward to interacting with many more people and helping them gain knowledge about these issues.

The YP FOundation is a fantastic organization. I have worked on three projects with the YP- on media and social responsibility; understadning kashmir and child labour and child domestic labour. The YP works with young people and channelizes their thoughts into meaningful projects. Starting off as a resource base, it has come a long way today working on numerous issues- all of interest and importance for the urban youth. This space for young people is not easily found and the YP has managed to provide many with an avenue to express themselves and take on leadership positions. Working with the YP has taught me more than what I can put in words- from teamwork, to leadership to initiating change..

My experience with the organisation has been amazing. I have been working with the organisation fthe past 2 years and find the time spent as unforgettable. I have learned much from the organisation.

i have been associated with the YP for the last 3 and half years..and they changed my life in a more fundamental way than i can articulate..the yp has grown from being a resource base to change makers to engineering change itself..the capacity building and life skills that form part of their charter is completely contextualised to the various environs and communities they work in adn with..

I met them this year in Bali, and i have been inspired by what they do, their passion and motivation to envision change in all possible ways by empowering youth! They have clear objectives and strategy to charter their path to achieving them, and i personally am looking at the posibility of replicating a similar model for youth related work in Sri Lanka, and the YPF has been a great model to follow. They deserve all possible avenues to expand their great work with youth!

hey working with the yp was great they do there work with full dedication. the are so good in their work....... .

The YP Foundation was an NGO I joined to do something that would change the outlook of the system. It was my way of voicing an opinion on issues that really mattered. Issues we don’t express at all or rather make an inarticulate noise about at the back of our throat when they actually make us choke. We unknowingly fail to express the very evils that plague our daily lives and instead get accustomed to taking them as a part of growing up. The VOICES project, as the name suggests, gives you a platform to talk about such very issues. Peer pressure, substance abuse, body esteem etc are nothing new to anyone of us. It’s not like we haven’t gone through any of them. It’s just that we don’t even speak about them when we really need to be acting on them. What we aim at is to address adolescents about such basic problems that affect them adversely. Teenagers, either out of fear or pressure of peers, are not willing to talk on such issues. That is where the basic motive of the project lies. As a volunteer for the first time my personal experience with VOICES is pretty short-lived. But I hope to keep working for TYPF in the coming years doing my bit to make a difference in the society.

I would have to say that it has been and is a pleasant experience working with The YP Foundation. I still remember my induction meeting headed by 'Never-on-time' Nitya and 'Perfect' Pallavi! It was a casual yet enriching experience wherein they managed to create a sense of camaraderie amongst a group of perfect strangers! I got to know about the various projects of The YP through an excellent multimedia presentation as well as through Nitya and Pallavi. The ease with which both of them spoke, clearly demonstrated their sincerity and their love for what they did. I got essential information about The YP, when it was founded, and by whom and other general information about the hierarchy of the organization. I also learnt about the various projects of the YP like Project 19 that looks at sexualtiy, sexual health and AIDS. I was particularly impressed by how Nitya , the Project lead, explained the development of the project from something that started out to spread awareness about AIDS unearthed so many misconceptions about sexuality and sexual health amidst the 'educated' youth that it had to become backward compatible and include sexual health and sexuality, only then could the problems of STDs and AIDS could be tackled. Another project I learnt about was Voices where Maitreyi explained to us that YP members went to schools and conducted workshops on issues like substance abuse, peer pressure etc. after receiving training for three months from professionals. She also shared her own experiences with us and was very receptive to our doubts and questions. But the program I was most interested in was Blending Spectrum - interacting with slum children and talking to them about personal hygiene, basic education etc. This was introduced to us by Pallavi. Overall, I was very satisfied with the way the induction was conducted and more importantly was filled with enthusiasm about the journey I was about to embark on. After the 'formal' induction I got to spend a little time with Nitya, Pallavi and the others winding up as I was one of the last few to leave. It was good fun! Soon after I applied for a volunteer post at YP and met the woman herself - Ishita Chaudhry. Her force of personality kind of hits you in the face when you first meet her. A couple of questions in, I was impressed by her grasp of her field and her forthright attitude. I WANTED to work with her! Fortunately I was selected as part of the fundraising team and the best thing about it was more time talking to Ishita! Despite her busy schedule she personally introduced me to everybody in the office and then took me aside to teach me all there was to know about fundraising in the non-profit sector - the various types of organizations - NGOs, trusts etc., the various sources of funding - grants, sponsorships etc. and the YP code of ethics while trying to get sponsorship. Soon I got to know about the annual report being published for the first time by YP and was told to start out by getting advertisements for it. My interaction with all members of the YP has been positive and full of warmth. Even though some of these people have been working together since the inception of the organization, I have never felt left out. They all LOVE the work they are doing and KNOW that it is going to make a difference to the society at large, however minuscule it might be. Each member knows what he or she is supposed to do and does it on time and more importantly while having fun all the way! The lunch breaks are a time to pass around home made delicacies and maybe watch a video of one of the members performing at a cultural function! Nitya, Pallavi and Maitreyi all are fun to be with and at the same time extremely serious about and dedicated to, their work. The fact that the YP today boasts of hundreds of college students from prestigious Delhi University colleges among its cadres is a tribute to the core team of the YP and most importantly its founder Ishita Chaudhry. I am not a man who is easily impressed, but the way Ishita has carved out a whole organization from the flippant youth that comprise Delhi speaks volumes of her dedication, perseverance and business savvy. She clearly understands the sustainance aspect of the organization as well as its mandate to engage the youth constructively and works feverishly to achieve both these in a non-conflicting manner. That she is ably supported by a dedicated staff that shares her vision goes without saying. Brainstorming sessions often include impassioned speeches followed by emphatic urges not to get 'senti'! In conclusion I would like to say that I believe that it is a very professionally run organization even though it is run by recent graduates and its volunteers come from Delhi university colleges. In Ishita they have a visionary leader with the force of personality to take this organization far and make it one of the most trusted yet fun youth organizations for social change. In endorsing this organization, you shall be investing in a nascent plant that is definitely going to grow into a large and shady tree and reach out to and change the lives of many young people in a positive way.

I have seen the YP Foundation develop from a young organization in July 2006 to the more mature, effective, relevant and established organization it is today. I have been impressed by the ability of Ishita Chaudary and the larger YP team to inspire and build agreement in the organization for processes of change. For example, in 2006 the organization was hesitant to raising discussions around organizational values, because it was felt that it would prevent everyone from feeling accepted. When given the feedback that they needed to discuss and take stances on important issues pertaining to values to make sure that they remained relevant as an instrument for social change, they took it to heart and made it happen. As a result, the organization has become more clear in its efforts to include members from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and they have initiated projects that contribute to social change on the ground. My suggestion is that the process of taking stances and proactively addressing inequity and social injustice through establishing programs where the members go through training in understanding themselves, their own identity and relation with society needs to continue and develop further. I believe the YP Foundation is well underway in doing that, and wish them all the best in their work.

I have worked with TYPF for almost 2 years and everyday I think of how much I have helped those little children I worked with, how they must be now, and I feel really good about myself and the fact that there exists an organization like TYPF that believes in helping people, and choosing what to stand up for! Working with TYPF gave me an opportunity to work at the grass-root level, something I had always wanted to do but never got the chance to. It made me see clearly how much needs to be done in this country, and gave me the strength and confidence that I, as just one person, can bring about change!

The YP astounds me. My most recent interaction was on a short film I helped them make for "Blending Spectrum", their street children project. I saw the dedication and commitment they were willing to put in to make the film as heart felt and real as possible. The glamour of film making wears down once you realize long hours and the tediousness of the job. The volunteers at Blending Spectrum however were up to a challenge and showed maturity in knowing what they wanted to put across through the film. They worked with me as a team and we focused our efforts and pulled off a well made film in a limited time frame.

the most frequently asked question,one thats been on my lips at some point or the other as well - 'what is the point of the yp'?? the answer is simple - the point is the first step - the yp gives ppl the the opportunity to learn, to speak and share, to feel safe in numbers... Its key characteristic to me is its potential. I see now that the YP is trying to raise funds... It would be a pity to see an organization with such potential fall because of money -

There are a few of us who carry on even though things might not be the way they "should" be... few others who will rant and rave and ALWAYS point fingers at what's "not right"... and then there is the YP - who will stand up and make a difference. I have known about the YP's work for over 3 years now, although not followed enough to know ALL about it. But however limited may be my knowledge, it's certainly inspired me. Let's keep things real - these guys don't "owe" it to anybody. Nor do they essentially come from backgrounds or circumstances that result in that insatiating hunger to create change. Yet they do it - day on day, issue on issue, push to shove. They do it quietly, very strongly... and I respect them for it. I will not speak about specific instances, as I'm sure many would've done so by now. But I'm proud to know that the YP exists...and continues to promise for a better US. Thank you YP!

I had always heard about The YP Foundation from my daughter's friend when it was called "Youth Parliament" . Back then i never knew what they really did. It was when my son started working them that I realized the socially useful productive work they are doing. In a country like India, where many problems still exist, it is young people who have to take an onus to change it, and I found TYPF to be one of the very few organizations completely run by young people (and run professionally at that), for young people by directly empowering them to change. Whether its encouraging young students to vote and teaching them the importance of democracy, talking about SRHR in country where such topics are never spoken about, welcoming International students and bridging the divide in terms of cultures, using different media like film and music to advocate change, teaching life skills to slum children or saving the environment and the girl child, the YP is able to provide a space for young people to work on issue that feel passionate about by providing them with all the resources. It is pleasurable to be associated with the YP.

The YP gave me my first taste of the real world. Working with the independent music scene in Delhi was great, but learning how to draft proposals, conduct meetings, giving presentations, meeting deadlines, and thinking on the spot was actually what I needed to learn. From being a volunteer to staff to a volunteer again has been two years of crazy amounts of creativity and well, lots of work. Thanks to TYPF I now have great work experience and a photography portfolio to boot!

Its around 2.00 am in China and im sitting writing a grant proposal for one of the branches of the yp. Looking back all I can say is that 2 years ago i never ever thought this would be real. Any of it. Finding focus, being able to retain your idealism and learning to work with people is no small thing, and the YP's definitely done that for me. With all its craziness and sometimes chaos, there are not mane such spaces/ places which have managed to survive. being able to adapt to different young people's expectations and personalities is no small thing. To ownership and accountability, wishing that this the trajectory continues.

My experience with the YP foundation has been so far, amazing! I work with Voices, a part of the YP Foundation that works with school kids on different issues pertaining to them. The amount of the dedication that is shown by the different heads of Voices leaves me speechless. Moreover, all the meetings that we have are fun as well. It's like a total win-win situation. I have loved working with the YP so far and would like to be with YP as long as I can be !

It has taught me a lot and opened me to so much more as far as music is concerned. I learnt how to approach people, organise events, got so much exposure and overall had a very rewarding experience with YP.

The YP Foundation was one of the best experiences of my life. As a teenage to get involved in an organisation like The YP Foundation, made me understand myself and a lot of things that were happening around me a lot better. By facilitating session I realised the type of ideas that other youths had, and I started appreciating difference in opinion. By working on different session and undertaking research for these sessions i was able to get so much information. WIth the objective of making sure that the youth take informed diecisions, the YP foundation never preached and never claimed to be moral police. That had an immense appeal for me and several other people who were involved with them. In a nutshell, this was one of the most open and exciting place to be for me.

I was drawn to the YP Foundation because of its commitment to dealing with pertinent issues that plague society. What made me stay on was the sheer dedication of the staff to fulfil what they believe in: a world purged of hypocrisy, inequality and discrimination. From rehabilitating underpriveleged children to upholding the rights of sexual minorities, the YP strives to mobilze the youth in effecting positive changes in society. It is a testament to the fact that today's youth is insensitive to the problems of the society they live in. Rather, they are aware and concerned. Through the YP's activities, the youth get to channelize their efforts and energies in a productive and sytematic manner towards making a difference.

my experience of working with TYPF has been great so far . I have never been so effected by the cause i believe in , nor i have ever been challenged in such a manner . It has given me the opportunity to work with with children , which not only benefits them ( i hope so ) but also me .Its very very crazy !!!!!!!! . though the best part about it is that you feel you work for a cause but in a way you work in building yourself as well . !!!!!

This is the first time I'm working with an NGO and The YP Foundation has far exceeded my expectations. I truly believe that this organisation has the potential to bring about a big difference.

TYPF encourages young people to work towards causes they identify with and in the process develop themselves.I have been involved with the TYPF for 3 months now and have had a wonderful experience!

My experience with TYPF has been extremely enriching and was more like an eye opener. The amount of exposure in terms of interacting with people from varied job profiles, interests, backgrounds, tastes etc was amazing! Even though the organization is involved with different projects simultaneously, the amount of support given to each project from within is commendable. I, for one, have never seen such harmony and peace at a workplace! The three months that I spent at TYPF will forever be cherished.

I joined the YP foundation this year in july. The experience gained till now was fruitful. What i like about the organization is the kind of people who are a part of it. They are extremely warm and welcoming which is what I think is the best part of the YP besides the kind of work they do specially for the urban youth of the country. I'm looking forward to working with it.

YP is a young organisation that believes in empowering the youth to make a difference to the society. I have been working with 'Blending Spectrum' - the branch of YP which works with slum and street children for the past 6 months. What makes YP such a great organisation is its professional running and the freedom given to the volunteers to come up with their own issues, curriculum etc. All the staff and volunteers of TYPF are highly motivated. The experience of working with the kids at the basti has been great. Working with the kids i have learnt far more things than i may have been able to teach them.

I, like most adolescents in my peer group, had only a very vague idea of many social problems and knew only what the limited programs in school and the newspaper taught me. YP changed all that. Though I was in the branch concerned with the promotion of the performing arts I also interacted with other branches and learnt about the fields they were working with. My branch was holding workshops related to the field of music awareness in schools throughout NCR. This required tremendous research, organization and finally hours of facilitation practice and training. We extended these workshops to schools in less privileged areas, giving me a chance to get a unique perspective on the limited nature of the extracurricular activities available to them. Beyond that I was fascinated by the work done by the other parts of the organization and was impressed by the managements ability to hold the many different projects together and unite them in a common cause. Over and above all that joining the YP was alot of fun. Pulling of meetings and workshops successfully gave me a huge sense of achievement and accomplishment. Working with many different kinds of people helped me understand different perspectives and backgrounds better and I believe, made me more tolerant and accepting. I am proud to call myself a YP alumni.

My journey with this organization has been absolutely insane! From the day I came in to the YP and felt extremely intimidated by a bunch of extremely articulate,fun and hard working people till today where I know run my own project in the yp and hopefully have become one of the "articulate,fun and hard working people". :P The great thing about the YP is that you can be anyone from a shy kid to a really loud one or a lazy kid to someone who is hard working;but you will,no matter who you are be given the space to find yourself and in turn develop the issue you are working with. Personally I have seen my self and a lot of my peers grow by leaps and bounds by virtue of being a part of this organization as well as seen issues erupt out of no where and see young people actually "making a difference". :

My experience with the YP foundation has far exceeded my expectations .I am involved with the performing arts project and Its been an absolute pleasure to work with the organization . Its full of friendly people ,a structured organization and it functions with an inherent commitment to change in society.

it has been great working with an organisation like YP.The staff and other volunteers have been great to work.They have provided us with great help and support and have made us feel very comfortable.Am so obliged to be a part of TYPF even as a volunteer.

As a classical dance student, I always had an avid interest in the performing arts. However, my interest remained purely at the audience level, until I joined the YP foundation. I currently head the performing arts division of the YP foundation, and it has been an absolutely enriching and invigorating experience to know that I as an individual can help bring about a change in the cultural infrastructure of New Delhi. Previously, we have organised forums of discussion in partnership with the India Habitat Centre on the Arts, and career oppurtunites for the same.We have worked with a variety of art forms, from martial arts and puppetry to dance and theatre. In addition, we have organised original music concerts, showcasing the work of over 25 upcoming musicians. Last year, we organised school workshops across the Delhi-Ncr region, where we explored various definitions of original music, and explored students perspectives and stereotypes on the same. This year we are aiming to organise forums that work through an information dissemniation model that focus on sustainability in music as an art form and a viable career option.We look to target upcoming musicians and equip them with information on how to produce,protect, and promote their work. In order to ensure that the above forums serve as an unique learning experience, we are collaborating with a range of people from the music industry- in both performance and non performance capacities, in order to have them share their experiences and network with younger artists. The aim is to have an open forum for dialogue and discussion on the future of self sustainability in music. Working with over 200 young people who are equally as passionate about their work, is intimidating, challenging and always a great learning experience. The YP offers a platform to young people to bring about change in any social cause they feel strongly about. It offers a multitude of oppurtunites for young people to engage with social issues, and execute projects in accordance with the change they want to bring about in the same. My experience with YP has been absolutely mind blowing. I have learnt more than I would have hoped, in and outside of the issue I directly work with.From equipping me with leadership skills and giving me the freedom to execute my own projects to learning how to write a project proposal- the YP foundation has helped shape my all round development, and I'm proud to be associated with it.

My experience with the YP Foundation has been fantastic so far. Honestly, I have worked with a couple of non-profits before, but working in YP has actually be a revelation for me in terms of my potential and ability to DO things, and not just sit back and discuss. From simple things such as voluteering at public events to more tiring activities such as fund raisers and organising large events, I have not only spent free time in a constructive way, but I have had a lot of fun doing it!

was really different.. i remember i randomly went for the induction with a friend and while sitting there we were told abt all the projects and different work all of them were doing and the passion which was emanating from the old volunteers and staff present there just did it for me.. i knew i wanted to join this organisation.. i joint the branch working with the performing arts and specially with spreading awareness about the music scene in delhi( something which interested me because music and me go together) ..I loved the fact that there was so much to do, so many ideas floating around and the fact that u had the freedom to voice ure opinion and it would be heard and implemented as part of the major plan.. after working for a year with the organisation ive learnt a lot not only w.r.t aspects of the music scene in delhi and how to promote it( which i try and do religiously specially among my frnds :D) but also got to know a lot about other projects and the work each one of them do, which is just fab to put it briefly! if i'm given some more time and ability to manage things better i wouldnt leave the yp for sure!though u never know i might just join it again cuz i do miss it quite a bit!

You get to know what people go through behind closed doors. Their skeletons. You learn to see the people you deal with in workshops as just that. People. You start to see what it feels like to be on their side, whether they regret whatever decision they took or not. You learn that you have no authority to judge anyone for their decisions because it is their decision after all. It gives you perspective. It changes the way you look at everything and everyone.

I have attended a few discussions and events by the YP, and also a couple of their concerts. I have usually found their work to be extremely professional and well orchestrated.

Working with The YP Foundation has provided me with a space where I am constantly forced out of my comfort zone and pushed to do new, challenging things at every step. It has helped me break out of my bubble and become more proactive.

I have attended 4-5 events organized by YP. I like the fact that youngsters today care about issues and are willing to put in that extra time and effort to do something about it. The enthusiasm at their events is infectious! I wish them all the best for all their future endeavours!

I recently joined YP after hearing a lot about all the great work it does. I'm thrilled that I am now a part of this organization. Almost from the moment I joined YP, it changed my perspective on a lot of things, and also helped me develop interpersonal skills.

i've had a great experience working with the YP Foundation. i work in the Blending Spectrum in the YP and the progress we see with the kids we teach is great. one day when we were conducting our regular visit at the basti i was talking to a girl called ramesha about what she ate that day. and she told me what she ate but also told me all the nutritional value of her food because we had tought her that. this was 2 months after the lesson was conducted and it felt great to see that she remembered what we tought her.

I have been associated with many of their programs, including a recent series on India's Right to Information law. They have managed to motivate and mobilize a large number of young people, especially students, to get involved with socially important issues. Especially creditable is the fact that they have enthused many young people belonging to the upper middle class who are usually indifferent to social causes.

I came accross the youth parliament foundation as we were setting up an NGO with a group of young friends. I found there people available to give a lot of information in the field of youth involvement in society problems. This organization has already got in 7 years great experience of a wide range of social problems to deal with and impressively increased its capacities of action (including volunteers). I am still expecting some documentation I've asked for, but overal I'm very happy with this interaction.

It Is a wonderful experience working with YP. Its a great place to increase your social network,but apart from this the major thing is that you 'learn' about many thing- How to deal with different people How to interact with small children (specifically in VOICES).

its the best thing that has ever happened to me. having coming to delhi as a young person who spent all his time doing squat, my journey with yp has been remarkable in terms of the change it has brought about in me. at the most basic and most fundamental level, it has connected me with my country and the environment i live in by empowering me not just to be someone who is cognizant of the issues in our country but someone who can be an agent of change.

The YP Foundation ha been a place where I have learned more than I have contributed. The experience has been really adventureous worked at every place I have never been. I would simply say that where I actually leanrt what work is was here.

I WORKED WITH A BRANCH WHICH WORKED WITH STRRET CHILDREN, AND HAD AN AMZING EXPERIENCE THERE. ITS A EYE-OPNER AND TYPF HELPS BUILT YOU AS A PERSON. ITS A ORGANIZATION WHICH REALLY HELPS YOU WORK WITH CAUSES WHICHARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ONE AND GIVES YOU A GROUND TO GROW AS A PERSON.

I've been working with The YP Foundation for over 2 years now. I think the biggest achievement of this organisation is the skill development of volunteers. I'm only 20, and confident of launching and running any project - YP teaches you the method of working professionally. Through all the ups and downs, as there are with any organisation, my experience with the YP has made me more confident of my own skills and abilities, and pushed me to improve what I may not be so good at.

This review has given me the opportunity to make a complete fool of myself- and this time, I think I'll take the bait! It is my honour to vouch for TYPF because it has not doubted me; because it has taught me discipline; because it has helped me differentiate talk and action; because it has made me look beyond myself; because it has allowed me the space to do the work I want to do, and not JUST what it requires of me; because it has taught me that what you create is much bigger yourself; because it has given me a better interdisciplinary education than my University did; because it has let me take risks, and MADE me take some, as well; because it has made me laugh at myself; because it has taught me responsibility, and sustainability; because it has given me the gift of confidence, which I can take anywhere and everywhere; and lastly, because I know I am always welcome, within its fold.

It's an honor to volunteer for TYPF !! Looking forward to to do more projects with The YP foundation. Thans a lot T Y P F

its nothing short of truly-incredible-and-amazing to see how so many young people (especially girls - the YP has many more girls working with them than boys) can come together and work together with different ideas, in different ways (and for different causes). The YP foundation is unique in its very essence as it gives everyone the space and the opportunity to say what they think. Every individual, even the most timid and the most recent volunteer who has joined the group, is treated with respect and is given the chance to speak and be heard. In a time and place where 'who knows who' and 'who knows what' determine peoples entire lives, TYPF creates a space which is more sensitive to one and all, irrespective of where they come from or what they do. Everyone is welcome. and everyone learns from their experience.

My have always believed in my alma mater’s moto : Be Yourself ! … and that’s exactly I could see through this organization. It truly lets us what we are. The people working towards issues they really feel about are given the full liberty to conceptualize their projects and hence are always seen working with high the determination and enthusiasm. Though I have recently joined the organization but has been witness to tangible steps and effective results from quite a long time. Keep it up people!! My best wishes!!

I was introduced to the YP Foundation when they had just started out and i've seen them grow strength by strength over the years and all based on their hard work and enthusiasm to actually do something constructive & positive. If any organization deserves it then it would be TYPF for the potential they have to do more than they already have. I've volunteered my design services to better their visual communication and created their identity system when i felt they needed to have an identity that spoke of the professionalism by which they've grown and taken their ideas forward. i'm positive that with the right support this organization has the capability to move forward. i wish them the very best and continue to be associated with their efforts.

Six years ago, it was about 20 non-adults, a lot of conviction, a million questions and a cynical shade of idealism, which proved extremely contagious. We sat around trying to figure out how to transcend systems, issues and trajectories that define, envelope and often condition the lives of a certain section and segment of India's youth. We started small, and soon after 8 public workshops, our 9th had about 250 people trying to balance themselves in a conference hall that seated just about a 150 people. It was our first glimpse of the larger potential which went beyond the 20 or so volunteers. The i stretched to the you, the them became an us and soon we began perceiving, planning and penetrating into uncharted territory. Advocacy, governmental policy, rights, duties, cinema, sexuality, pleasure, suffering, and the other stuff of life; saw no bounds. Today, we're faraway from claiming to cover/represent/interpret/etc all of India's youth populous, but the steps to assimilate and tap into this section has definitely begun. Today with a vast volunteer base, developing work systems, processes and structures, a ready vision/mission statement, a more goal oriented worksheet and a very intricately emotional and humanistic centre, I feel that The YP Foundation is continuing to evolve and realise its dreams and scope. You know, The YP Foundation has never really been a satisfying experience for me because it never fails to whet my appetite for more, it never hesitates to constantly question and push the envelope enough to expose the one lying beneath and then you have to push that and so on. It isn't an organisation as much as a living breathing organism which is still learning to define, grow, live and probably the toughest art of all sustain. And I'm intensely proud of being a tiny part of this organism, and being able to look at a registered organisation and think it has pieces of me and I would unflinchingly recommend its viability, flexibility and visceral potential as it helped me discover and excavate through mine in the process.

The YP foundation has given me a platform to actually work for the change that I want to see instead of simply discussing about it. At YP we find solutions to our problems and not simply highlight them. Being a part of the solution and helping others to find their's are the most important things that I have learnt from my experience at the YP.

So far I've been with The YP Foundation for about a month. So, I'm looking forward to gaining some more experience as time goes by. The little time that I have spent has been fruitful. I learnt the importance of of working in a team and the need for good communication skills that come along with it. Also, punctuality is of utmost importance.

I worked with the YP for close to a year. it was a brilliant experience that completely changed me. It made me believe that young people can actually take forward their ideas and show them to the world, stand up for themselves. I also got to interact with SO many different types of people, and work in a professional environment. invaluable..

I think the YP foundation does great work. To empower the young is what the country needs. YP helps people find their path and discover themselves. Great work!

I have no doubts or hesitation in saying that the YP Foundation is a committed, focussed non profit that is very serious about its work.What I really like about them how they have defined their area of work, their goals and the means to achieve it. Its is very easy to form a non profit; make flowery, soul-stirring vision and mission statements and brochures outlining a million things. The real challenge is to form a non profit that works on unexplored areas that have great potential for bringing about constructive social change; and that is what the YP foundation has got right from the word go. In a country like India, social change, in its most elementary and basic form, originates from a mind set. And to create that mind set among young people and empower them with the right intellectual ammunition to achieve social change is the most efficient way to make a positive difference in society. I think the YP foundation has great potential to head in this direction and we must all support their endeavour in whatever capacity we can - wholeheartedly and unconditionally.

I have seen members and staff of YP Foundation active during the International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific as coordinators of group discussions, responsible for developing and presenting a youth statement, and networking during ICAAP for youth issues. They were all very pro-active, positive, knowledgeable and wonderful people to work with. Since then, we have maintained contact through e-mail and are currently exploring further opportunities for collaboration to strengthen youth participation and peer education initiatives in India. YP Foundation is really a youth-led youth organisation that is highly professional in its quality of work.

This is one of the few organizations I've seen that young people don't have a passive reaction to. The YP challenges the stereotype that says that urban youth don't care and it provides a very different kind of platform for you to get to know yourself better and also do something for society. What I really liked is how youth led every single process is. These guys work really hard,for them each project is personal. What I liked the most is that TYPF is open to critique. They keep their doors open for young people who feel differently about how work should happen with issues and they are always ready to dialogue. I've seen a lot of youth tear down what they do simply because its an urban group and I think that it's easier to criticize someone else's work instead of helping improve what you don't like or doing it better yourself. My project was not an easy one. We worked with the transgender community and went to colleges doing workshops with students, to get them to identify with the human rights that all transgender people have. I will always remember how scared people where to ask questions and how YP opened a space of conversation that would have happened rarely otherwise. Their training has a strong social change and human rights aspect to it and I think their journey is so commendable. What many people don't know is that they started with nothing. They've raised each and every resource themselves and still continue to do so. Kudos to this youth group that 7 years down the land, is still standing strong. Having worked in it myself, i can appreciate that that's not an easy thing to have done!

THE WORST!This is an arrogant and elitist group which passifies itself by doing what they do.I would not call them a great ngo and never award them anything.

the yp foundation is one organisation where i got to meet a different set of people..... its been good ...atleast there are people u can counter upon as well as express yourself... i am in rti... havent done anything so far,..... just one flaw i experienced n tht ws we have had arnd 5-6 meeting n the starters were a bit repetitive......

my experience with yp is going fantastic.they develops young people’s leadership skills to take action on social issues. they really want to make our country a batter place to live ........ so carry on yaarroo....... "Vande mataram"

I think The YP foundation is a great organisation with enthusiastic and passionate people who will surely make India a better place one day.Keep up the good work !!

I strongly believe that if given an opportunity, YP would definitely take India to a new height with its people being much more aware of the problems being faced here as well as able to fight for them bravely...cheers to YP!

Almost everyone here thinks about creating a difference in this world, once in his life. And only a few people get a chance to turn that thought into a reality. YP has taken an endevour to exploit the unutilised enormous potential of the country's youth towards their own welfare, thus securing the country's future. It has given a platforms to the new generation by giving them a forum to adress their grievances and then come up with possible solutions to the same. As far as i can think, no other organisation has done that, which in itself is a great achievement

i'm a journalist by profession and i have interacted with TYPF on a professional basis as well as a personal one.. while it was at college i attended one of their workshops on spreading awareness about the way the political system works and how one should be that thinking individual who not only elects but also questions the working of the same.. It was after that hat when i began writing for The indian Express i felt the need to spread awareness about the organisation and the youth to be able to have a platform to do all that they think of but never find an outlet for.. TYPF is doing what most of us want to but dont have the means for.. they have bridged that gap and provided all means..

The YP Foundation is a fantastic organization with a unique strategy combining elements of the arts with strategic community building. It is creative in its various approaches to development issues and has proven successful on all attempts. Additionally, the integrity, ethic and genuine work of the staff is commendable.

The YP Foundation are a visionary bunch of young people who are unbelievably disciplined and driven. In a time where young people are only busy looking out for themselves, The Youth Parliament sets a fine example of what the Indian Youth should be working on from the grass root level to help develop the country.

to put in one word - awesome! the RTI branch was all that I expected and a lot more.. from personal development to the development of the society in general, TYPF is more than successful and enriches anyone who gets the opportunity to get associated with it.

I met with some TYPF members and its founder Ishita some time back. I found them to be so full of life and enthusiasm that it made me feel that working with an NGO could be great fun too! I love how TYPF gets young people to choose a cause they are passionate about and help them work in that area. A majority of us want to help but do not know how to go about it, but TYPF being so vibrant and fun makes one feel more comfortable in working for a cause. TYPF is a bunch of singleminded young awesome people who shouldn't have to think about money to start a project that is changing so many lives.

I worked as a volunteer for "The Blending Spectrum" project under the YP Foundation, and i have to say it has been one of the most rewarding experiences. The best thing about The YP foundation is that along with making a difference in the lives of others, it makes a great difference to your perspective on things. It doesn't promise to alleviate poverty or provide education for the world. Its promises are believable and achievable, and it ties all the volunteers in such a way that while delivering our goals, we find ourselves changing as well- for the better ,that too :) Its a organisation by the youth, for the youth, and its a force to reckon with.

I am starting out as a Volunteer for "Silhouette" project. Its just been over three weeks and i am really enjoying working with the organisation. The passion and energy of the group is really high. I really appreciate the way is getting more young people involved in the challenges our society is currently facing. A vast array of problems are being addressed by The YP foundation. For a youth led organisation, its working is really commendable.

The YP Foundation is a team of very young, bright and committed people promoting people's right to information amongst other things. I have worked with them in the planning of a public event on the right to information. They have systematic and professional approach to the subject they work on. They first equip themselves with the knowledge required to be able to work on the issue in an intelligent manner. Their ability to mobilise the youth in order to spread awareness about the right to information is commendable. They have also begun strategic use of the right to information in order to tackle issues of accountability in the University examination processes and in the functioning of the police. This organisation has a lot of potential and is poised to become one of the leading youth organisations working on governance issues amongst the several other areas that they have chosen.

YP Foundation has been incredibly helpful by providing me with information and insights on the role of young people within India's environmental movement.

YP Foundation doesn't say, it acts, and it helps! And it sure carries with it the potential to change the world if it is given the platform to do so. It is full of people who actually are willing to help mankind and make the world a better place.

Just when the older generation thought we couldn't respect them anymore, the YP Foundation evolved "Youth" as not just whining generation, but into a "winning" one. Aimed at winning hearts of the Youth, YP Foundation has been a great platform for those who want to make difference, together.

the couple of times ive come to interact with the youth parliament it has always greatly exceeded my expectations. I always ended up going thinking I should finally address the voice I feel I have and wish I had more of..a more socially aware/active change making youth..the last event I attended was exploring the RTI act and it was much more than I expected..I learned so much, I was sucked into the discussion panel with so many people who had so many different and clear points of view..it was so well conducted , carried out and the quality of speakers was to such an extent that while before I walked in I would have thouught that all the panel of speakers belong to different ideologies and there was bound to be a criss cross arguement but walking out ( or in my case being dragged out by my mother lol) I knew that infact everything they had to say was all complimentary..and not as expected antoganistic. I have been in numerous youth groups and the youth parliament is without doubt most definitely in the top 3 for the following reasons: 1.the issues they address are extremely relevant and for the first time a youth organization is actually doing what it preaches..ie being a catalyst for change proactively not seasonally but most definitely year round. 2. the way the issues are addressed and changes are brought about are direct, logical and impressively presented. 3.it is the perfect mix of adult- experienced guidance alongside youth discovering their ways about the world. thanks you guys and keep me updated on dynamicportal@hotmail.com merci et bravo!

i have been volunteering with the project 19 branch of the yp foundation since the last month. It is a great platform to work with people of our own age on various issues. It really opens up your mind and makes you take into account what others views are. Am looking forward to conducting workshops on issues related to hiv/aids, sexuality, etc, which is really essential for all of us.

I worked at the YP Foundation as part of a UK Study India Programme. I learned a lot about how the organisation is run and realised the amount of time and effort that goes into the projects. I was also surprised at the extent of the different areas the YP Foundation works in, from environment, to all kinds of social issues. I found the staff incredibly dedicated, open to ideas and always welcoming towards us.

I have worked with the YP for over 3 years! And I have seen the organization in so many different directions! From no room to one room to a full fledged office. I have seen project develop and seen the development in the way projects develop. There is so much to learn from the YP, and so much to give. It's a wonderful experience and it teaches you to be a part of something that is constantly in motion and constantly in change, for change. It has an excellent team of young people who work exceptionally hard because they are driven by their passion, whatever it may be. TYPF is a rare organization that encourages and challenges the passion that countless young people have within them, but more often than not don't act upon. I have taken away so much from my work there. TYPF deserves all the success that it gets, and the quality of work that one sees TYPF put out is merely the face of all the activity behind it.

I am in touch with the Organisation regarding the forthcoming conference that the YP Foundation is holding in collaboration with UNESCO..and the amount of efforts put in by the team and their commitment for the welfare of all has really apprized their value. I wish them all the best and hope they continue working in the same way!!!

I work in the RTI branch of the YP and its awesome to see young people so enthusiastic about making a change in the running of this country. The YP Foundation is one of the only youth run non profit organizations. I'm so proud to be a part of it!

Dear Sir / Madam, I am delighted to pen a few words for YP Foundation. I really appreciate the kind of work this non-profit organisation is doing for the welfare of the society. I am an ardent admirer of this organisation since despite being so young they have already contributed so much which is itself a meteora in the present generation. I wish them good luck for the future and would like to request to assist them in every way you can possibly do. Kind regards, Gautam Talukdar. Advocate & Solicitor Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India

YP foundation provides opportunities to empower and bring out youth's talent... They work towards providing qualitative training for the youth all over the country. Honing ones skills becomes easy being a part of this foundation. The youth represent the future of our country and shaping them to work for a cause as well as for themselves is honorable and noteworthy.

My association with The YP Foundation is a long and fruitful one. Through my involvement with the organization I have had the opportunity to work with a number of young people and have had the chance to be part of the team that nurture their talent, helping to actualize their ideas into realities and translate their passions into movements of social change. The organization has also played an integral role in my life, providing me with the platform to develop key life skills such as communication, conflict resolution, leadership skills and organizational ability. The most valuable aspect of the organization is the investment that it makes in young people by giving them the agency to contribute towards social change and believing in their talent, their passion and their ability to make a difference.

It's great.Having team up with them is like an honour for me.I prersonally feel that they should never give up working rthis hard.

I have been a mentor to Ishita, the Co-founder and Managing Trustee of The YP Foundation for about 3 years now. I have been tremendously inspired by the Vision, Maturity and Energy of Ishita and this is also reflected in every member of the foundation - be the staff or volunteers. The YP Foundation is the only youth-led organization that provides a space for urban young people to explore, express and do something about issues that affect their daily lives. I think this make YP Foundation very unique. The attitudinal change that I have seen in some of these young college students is remarkable and The YP Foundation has actually being able to channelize their potential in the direction of social change.

Early in 2009 I travelled to Delhi from London as a facilitator with the Center for Digital Storytelling (www.storycenter.org). We were to work with 10 staff members from The YP Foundation to make digital stories (3 min videos using sounds and still and moving images) about their personal experiences of being a TYPF staff member. This was an intensive 3 day workshop where the participant developed a scripted story about themselves and their role in the organisation, then produced still and some moving images and edited the story together. Each of the participants worked on different aspects of TYPF's work so I was priviledged to have the opportunity not only to work with a very committed, very hard working group of young people but I also saw glimpses of the breadth of the work the organisation does and the depth of thought and reflection that goes into each and every project. As we shaped the digital stories I learned about the different individual experiences and the commitment of each young person as well as how they had grown and been supported through TYPF to develop their skills, explore their ideas and discuss and be challenged by the ideas and lives of others. I have worked for over a decade with young people in different not for profit contexts and have rarely encountered such a well organised organisation with such articulate young people who work excellently together. During the three day workshop we were unlucky enough to have serious technical problems with hired equipment, but the TYPF staff adapted to what was available, shared computers and stayed up all night to reload software. And in spite of this technical set they still produced 10 high quality digital stories.

I appreciate the initiative taken by the YP Foundation in bringing youths from all over the country, professionals and students alike, to discuss and deliberate on vital issues of importance not only to our nation but humanity at large by way of the seminar 'Vikalp' they are conducting in collaboration with a United Nations agency, not just for the sake of show but toi find real answers. Thee nature of the work they bhave taken up is multidimensional and dynamc and is indeed very impressive.

The Youth Parliament Foundation is just close to being eternal. I'm a school student, and heard a lot about YP Foundation, ever since I was a 10th grader. I wished for a ray of hope and there i found The Youth Parliament Foundation. I recently met the team, on the 16th of September. It was great. They make one so confortable, that the person eventually lives on the fact that he/she were a part of the organization for the past several years [contradictory]. Their SIX tremendous projects state all facts happening around and the need to spread awareness. Elaboration on their work from us rookies, will definitely be encouraging for them and for the positive zeal. I had never thought that I could atleast think/make-up to volunteer for this youth forum, but once that you get familiar and known with, nothing can stop you. PROJECTS : 1. Blending Spectrum - deals with health-care and non-formal education to the urban street children in Delhi. Starting from the seeds. 2. Project 19 - deals with issues related to HIV/AIDS and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights. Seeds grow older. 3. The Butterfly Project - deals with training young film-makers and writers. Seeds and roots and words and depiction. 4. The RTI Programme - deals with the legislative systems in our country by including great young minds. Shoot system! 5. VOICES (The School Project) - introduces workshops on issues related with peer-pressure and mental stress of students. Seeds and roots with stablised stem and branches. 6. Silhouette - deals with performing/visual arts. The seeds>roots>stem>branches>leaves. The tree is YP and the results are thereby, its Fruits! :) Spread the word. Much Love and Regards. Tanu

Having worked with YP for on-and-off 31/2 years now, I have seen it evolve through a lot of phases, problems and great triumphs. But one thing has remained constant. This is still a space that gives young people the opportunity and freedom that they rarely get elsewhere. I cant think of any other forum where someone could come in with just the vim and vigour and interest in an issue and find the support and training needed to execute their vision. Hats off!

this foundation provides the platform to the youth of diverse background , which is the need of the hour, especially for the country like INDIA, which itself is so diverse. with all the constructive mind highly reinforced & concrete capaign comes up...........what more you want from the platform like this

Well Ii havent worked much with yp foundation ie. around 2 months or so but in those 2 months I have acquired lot of knowledge.it was good experience working with yp foundation.Its a good organisation to work with.here the people are good,friendly and cooperative.Tthis organisation works for social cause with full dedication and hard work.I was part of RTI branch where we the youth question the accountability of government and aim for having transparency in government's functioning.I learnt a lot about RTI act and how to file a petition.I always wanted to experience working in a non profit organisation.Aand yp foundation provided me sucha platform.

It was very educative, interactive. Even though it was my first day in the RTI branch,i Realised this was what i always wanted to do.

The YP Foundation seems a very ambitious nonprofit organisation and has many different ongoing projects, rather than focussing specifically on one thing. The staff are energetic and enthusiastic and although unfortunately whilst I was there I wasn't able to see any of the projects in action, I am sure that they are worthwhile and successful.

I've been working with the organization for more than a year now and my experience has been great. It allows me to develop my abilities in my field of work despite it being slightly offbeat. I work as the Graphic Designer and my assignments have helped me enhance my creativity and its always great to see my work on printed material. I've also been encouraged to delve so much further into professional design while keeping my passion for it intact. The kind of exposure the organization provides is like no other. Over the past year I have met great people who are super talented and who inspire me, the work environment and coworkers are absolutely great. The kind of talent and dedication I have seen in the people who work here is amazing. I think it makes us realize our actual potential.

i have just joined the yp foundation as a volunteer in one of their projects called voices. till now my experience has been gret . its a youth run organosation and tusenables us to participate in issues which at some level effects all and little is done on it. i being part of voices will be going to different schools and educate kids about body image, substance abuse and peer pressure. thus in our small way contribute to their holistic developmant.

The most fascinating thing about The YP Foundation is that it is a youth run organisation. I am still a law student and have done numerous internships but TYPF was the one of the best experience so far. I mean which Organisation gives you the kind of a power to draft their Employee Contracts, in law firms its more of clerical work. But, in YP you are respected for what you do.

One of the most fantastic things about the YP Foundation is that it is run by youth for the youth. Every person associated with the YP foundation is extremely dedicated and sincere in their attempt to further the goals of the YP. I had introduced the RTI program while I was still a law student and the program was successful at the start but it is to the credit of volunteers and YP management that the program has in fact flourished which attests the fact that there is a genuine interest in taking such a program forward. The YP is constantly scouring new ideas and implements them. The Foundation is truly dedicated to its objectives and goals. Kudos to the entire team.

The YP FOundation is a place where everyone is given the ability to grow and explore themselves and the skill set that they posses.I have been working with the YP since one year and it has been an amazing expereince.I value the work and effort that each volunteer puts in the organisation as the volunteers are the base of this organisation.

The YP Foundation magically finds the most enthusiastic and hard working people who come together and infuse a whole new level of enthusiasm in the work they do. I have worked with The YP Foundation at various times in my career and in different capacities, right from being part of a band in their fundraiser, to being an advisor for their online stragegies to a consultant for a project they undertook and each time, it has been my complete pleasure working with them.

It was a fantastic experience! One of the few places I've seen that genuinely gives you the space to create your own projects, exactly the way you want to, on a an issue that you're passionate about.

It is wonderful platform for young people to develop their skills. It is unbelievable, when you see how your efforts can contribute to a larger youth movement.

1. Have been associated with the Youth Parliament for the past 5 years as a trainer and a guide. 2. Have been impressed with the committment, dedication and hard work which YP indulges in for its programs. 3. YP is a youth based organization and reaches out to the youth in India across borders. 4. It needs more stable staff rather than volunteers who ofcourse are valuable in terms of their contribution to society, but in terms of sustainability needs to be more self sustaining.

I approached the Founder of YP Foundation for mentoring support as I too am a part of a non-profit named Grassroutes that aims at initiating urban youth into social action. I received contacts and leads for possible collaborations as well as got to hear about YP’s experiences, challenges faced and ideas as well as the journey of the YP team that added value to me and my venture. There was openness in sharing ideas and suggestions from the organization as a whole and they also had an expertise in working with young people and running a youth led start up. Also, their model is efficient and innovatively run and gives other organizations ideas and space to learn from.

I share office space with them. I like the professionalism with which they approach work and the feed back they take about their work.

I was 18, wanting to explore and make a difference. Just break free of the quiet girl that I had been all the years of my school life. It was I don't know know how but I ended up being part of YP. Unsure of myself and excited at new beginnings I went with the flow. And what unfolded was a wonderful year of learning, growing, bonding, crying and in the end being part of something more than you and more than us. even if meant just knowing for one's self!

GREAT! for the first time ever i found a place where people i fitted in..mind you all i'm not a "fit-in" person at all,I LOVED THE WHOLE mechanism by which it conducted itself..soo youthful,where you have coke & chips at staff meetings,girls in minis(even if you are a girl you enjoy such visual treasures).Coming onto what it did to me-->i changed my perspective about "south delhi" whoever thinks these people are __..blah blah whatever, is NOT TRUE actually its among these that i found people showing a reflection of "me" ,a crowd that thought like me,shared my passion,my interest..i will always cherish my days spent in it..:)

have sent around 5 to 6 hours in Yp foundation office love the work they do and the energy that surrounds the office.

I joined the organization because it was a youth run and led initiative. It was really uplifting to see so many other young people like me doing something they cared for passionately. I worked with a project called VOICES, in The YP Foundation-VOICES conducts facilitative workshops with school students on issues of identity, stereotypes, substance use, body esteem etc. I really like the project because when I was in school I felt the need for a project like this, something which would allow me to speak freely about these sensitive issues. It also helped me to be more open-minded and empathetic. Besides VOICES, The YP Foundation has some great projects, working in a huge number of areas. It is a unique organization that is run solely by the passion in people. Working for it really made me feel like I made a little difference somewhere.

Its a great organisation to work with especially starting in college.have been with the organisation since its inception, and worked with it thru a variety of projects.I then moved on to train those in the YP and continue to be a supported when needed tho not as actively as before.

The projects undertaken by the TYPF are well conceived and very relevant in the contemporary environment. The approach is hands-on and practical, communication skills are well established and connect with the target is very effective and interactive.

the yp foundation...may not have been a great earning experience..but over the years i have worked for a lot of people and in different capacities...in yp's case ...my experience has been a great learning experience... the professionalism that iv seen here..has been one of the coolest things about the yp foundation...and getting to work with a bunch of enthusiastic and like minded people was an opportunity i couldnt have missed ..hence the yp foundation.!

My experience with the Youth Parliament foundation was a short yet unforgettable one. It helped me engage in activities that brought out my ability to interact well with and among people. It also encouraged me to work towards an objective enthusiastically, as if it were my own creation.

TYPF is one of the worst organizations we know. We question their ethics and integrity. The only thing they want to do is get media (and other) recognition though they do nothing good.

This has to be one of the most dedicated organizations I have ever had the pleasure of working with and knowing. They are so razor Focussed on giving back to the community educating the community. Each and every person believes in the cause and is willing to go the extra mile to get the Jon done. Plus their rate of growth and results are proof enough of the success of their cause.

I have had the pleasure of doing some work for the Youth Parliament 3-4 years ago, and have kept an eye on their progress since then! There has been a lot of commendable work done. They have reached out to different strata of society and have made a difference in more ways than one. As a team, they work fantastically well together, and try and do different things, while at the same time, doing those things well! Good luck to them.

It was grea working with Akshay and YP. they gave me valuable tips regarding th setting up of a campaign in my area to teach under-priveledged children. This foundation has a great future.

I first encountered TYPF several years ago while reviewing applications to attend my former employer's sexual and reproductive rights and health advocacy training. The proposal from TYPF's Ishita Chaudhry stood out as a bright, fresh and innovative perspective on youth organizing and we invited her (representing TYPF) to come to the training and be with us an Asia regional youth conference on sexual and reproductive rights and health. From this, the organization that I had worked with (IWHC) forged a very strong bond with the great work on TYPF that still exists today. TYPF has succeeded in repeatedly working on their strategic plan to make themselves the most effective that they can be. They appeal to young people and foster a strong, palpable link of their everyday lives to the policies and laws that people so often ignore. This is not only local links to policy but regional, national and international. I really look forward to the great strides that they will take in the future.

I joined The YP Foundation as part of staff in Jan 2009 and since then I have realized that there are very few places where you can find young people with so much passion.The YP foundation enables young people to design and develop projects on issues they feel passionatey about.I have never had so much fun in trying to bring about a positive change in society!

My experience at YP was amazing. I worked as an intern with the senior management on evaluating and upgrading the volunteer management system at YP. It's always incredible to work with your peers on issues that you are passionate about but its quite a different atmosphere when you do that at a youth-led and run organization where everyone is so professional about what they do and how they do it. The work environment is challenging and pushes you to achieve your personal best. And add to this a lot of fun, madness, mayhem and masti! That's YP ! Not a dull moment @ the office, I promise! It really shapes who you are and helps you connect with yourself :)

I volunteered with the organization in 2008 at the Right to Information Branch, which aims to develop young people’s engagement with legislative process, increased awareness on laws and policies in India and their application to our daily lives. This year I took over as the Project Coordinator. Working at TYPF made me feel like I had finally found the place where I belong. I've learnt so much here! Right from how to research, how to conduct needs assessment studies, how to train my peers, fund raising, representing myself as well as the organization, event management, drafting proposals, documentation, impact assessment and a million other things! Most importantly, I've learnt to believe in myself and my abilities. TYPF gives all of us the space to be who we are. It's incredible how people here- all below the age of 25- put endless hours and unquantifiable amounts of hard work and energy on projects and issues they feel strongly about. The passion, the enthusiasm, the willingness to go that extra mile- that is what makes TYPF what it is!

i attended one yp event- the Music Basti show headed by Faith Gonsalves and her team earlier this year. it was my first exposure to the work that yp does here in the city and i must say it was quite impressive what they do :) and i did enjoy the music ensemble that evening- an acoustic set by advaita, the band ;) disclaimer: i was not involved in the org, nor a volunteer at any point. there's no other option available ... :/

I came joined The YP Foundation as a volunteer three years ago when I had alot of time on my hands but as time went by and I had other things on my plate too, I still wanted to continue with YP. It has been the first time in my life that I have continued to do something for so long and i still want to continue working for it. it is something which just gets you hooked!!

I went from an external person working with the organization to working here full-time! Went went from the garage-office to a real office space! I went from from just volunteering to making this what I do. It's incredible how, in whatever capacity you can, there's always a space for you somewhere.