A public-private-youth collective that aims to embed youth-inclusive practices encompassing culture, leadership, and decision-making across organizations
SAP and UNICEF YuWaah (the India Chapter of Generation Unlimited) are proud to jointly launch Yutopia – an initiative that unites public, private, and civil society stakeholders to build inclusive systems that truly understand, reflect, and respond to the needs and aspirations of young people, placing youth at the centre of every effort. The launch event, hosted at the UN House in New Delhi, brought together leadership from the private sector, civil society organizations along with government participation from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) and young changemakers.
In a world facing complex social and environmental challenges, young people are not only among the most impacted but also uniquely positioned to drive change. As innovators, digital natives, and community leaders, they bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to the table. However, their meaningful participation in institutional processes remains limited, causing a gap between intent and impact. This presents a critical opportunity: by actively engaging young people as equal stakeholders, institutions can design more relevant, inclusive, and future-ready solutions.
Yutopia seeks to bridge this gap by co-creating pathways and frameworks for institutions to engage young people not merely as beneficiaries or employees, but as active collaborators. By embedding youth leadership and participation across policies, programmes, and platforms, Yutopia aims to place young people at the heart of systems change.
Yutopia will co-create new ways for youth to drive structural changes within organisations by:
Convening partners, including ministries, private Sector and civil society organisations to spark collaboration across sectors
Building capacities of organisations for meaningful youth engagement
Using human centre design thinking approach to co-create frameworks and best practices that advance youth centrality and then amplify thought leadership
“At SAP, we firmly believe that young people must be at the heart of how organizations think, lead, and grow. Our global corporate social responsibility initiatives are dedicated to equipping youth with the skills, mentorship, and leadership opportunities they need to thrive. With Yutopia, in partnership with UNICEF YuWaah, we are deepening this commitment—creating systems where young people are not just participants, but active co-creators influencing decisions and shaping the workplaces of the future,” said Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director, SAP Labs India, and Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP.
“The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is committed to empowering young people as key partners in India’s development. Through initiatives like the National Service Scheme and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, we engage youth in leadership, service, and nation-building. We continue to strengthen systems that ensure young people are heard, included, and involved in shaping programmes and policies. We congratulate YuWaah on this initiative that is in alignment with our commitment. By work with diverse stakeholders we aim to embed youth leadership across institutions and create opportunities for young people to drive national progress.” said Dr. Sarah Jayal Swakmie, Director, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Arjan De Wagt, Deputy Representative, UNICEF India said “UNICEF believes every child and young person has the right to be heard and to participate meaningfully in decisions that impact their lives. We are committed to strengthening systems that support their development, protection, and engagement at every stage. India has a sizeable youth population, YuWaah works with diverse groups of young people to co-create pathways to facilitate their voices and inform every stage of our programmes. Yutopia is a timely initiative to position young people as equal stakeholders in shaping inclusive, youth-responsive organisations, reflecting our commitment to work for youth and with youth.”
“When young professionals are given the space to make decisions, to learn, and even to grow from their mistakes, they bring fresh energy, creativity, and new perspectives to an organisation. This not only helps them build confidence and leadership skills but also enables the organisation to benefit from innovative ideas and approaches. All we need is the right support and the freedom to explore, experiment, and contribute meaningfully” said Pooja Mahaldar, Young People's Action Team Member, UNICEF YuWaah.
With over 350 million young people in India, Yutopia marks a strategic step toward building youth-affirmative systems that engage young people as equal stakeholders in national development.
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