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| Formation | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Arun Daniel Kumar Yellamaty |
| Type | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Focus | Social Welfare and Humanitarian Services |
Region served | India |
| Website | youngistaanfoundation |
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]
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]
Youngistaan Foundation collaborates with various stakeholders, [41] [42] including government and police officials, civil societies, [43] [44] NGOs, donors, and corporate partners. [45] Notable government partners include UNICEF, the Department of School Education, [46] Telangana State Police, [47] [48] Women’s Safety Wing, [49] SHE Teams, [50] T-Hub, [51] Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), TASK (Telangana State), GHMC, [52] WE-Hub, [53] the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Women and Child Welfare Department. [54] Corporate partners include Synchrony, [55] Dr. Reddy’s, JP Morgan, Wipro, and IKEA. [56] These collaborations enable efforts to address various societal issues and contribute positively within communities, [57] making tangible differences in people's lives. [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64]
Youngistaan Foundation has received the following awards and recognitions: