U.S. Embassy Youth Council Nepal

** 𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐡𝐚 (𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟑 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭) **

USYC Alumni Led Engagement Session III on 21st May 2026 became a deeply inspiring and reflective space as Mr. Avinash Jha shared his journey and experiences working with UWS (United World Schools), an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving education.

Through powerful stories from the field, he highlighted the realities faced in rural communities where school enrollment was increasing, yet dropout rates before Grade 8 remained alarmingly high. The session explored the challenges of limited awareness among parents, irregular teaching practices, unplanned lessons, and the absence of long-term educational vision among children, whose dreams often remained limited to migration or survival-based professions.

Beginning with the establishment of schools in Sankhuwasabha, Gulmi, and Taplejung, UWS focused on strengthening primary education through teacher training, classroom observation, and providing essential learning materials such as uniforms, bags, and educational support for students. Participants gained insight into how communities, educators, and local stakeholders were gradually empowered to take ownership of schools, with eventual handover to local governments alongside continued quarterly follow-ups and reviews.

The interactive discussions sparked curiosity among council members around the selection process, implementation challenges, and long-term sustainability of such initiatives. Guided by the vision to help every child “read, write, count, and dream,” the session became a reminder of how one idea, driven by purpose and persistence, can create meaningful impact at the community level.

A session that not only shared the realities of grassroots educational transformation, but also left the room filled with motivation, reflection, and a renewed belief in the power of youth-led change.

With: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

** 𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 (𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫) **

USYC Alumni Led Engagement Session II on 8th May 2026 became an insightful and empowering space for reflection as Ms. Asmita Mainali guided participants through the theme “Confidence and Voice for Leadership: Lessons from a USYC Alumni.” Through engaging conversations, practical examples, and personal experiences, she encouraged participants to rethink confidence not as perfection, but as a skill built through self-awareness, growth, and consistent practice.

The session explored how physiology, psychology, and communication shape leadership presence. From the power of posture and breathing techniques to understanding fear responses and the impact of voice modulation, participants gained practical tools to strengthen both confidence and communication. The interactive discussions created a safe environment where participants openly reflected on personal experiences, fears, and leadership aspirations.

A session that not only shared leadership lessons from an alumna’s journey, but also inspired participants to embrace authenticity, communicate with clarity, and grow into leaders who are confident in both presence and purpose.

With: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

** 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐈: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 **

In this Alumni-led Engagement Session, our USYC 2024 alumna, Ms. Asmita Mainali, will share insights on building confidence, finding one’s voice, and developing the communication skills essential for leadership and personal growth.

As the Founder and CEO of Confident Steps, Ashmita works to empower individuals to become more self-aware, confident, and effective communicators. With expertise as a neuroscience coach, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) coach, mental health counselor, and communications trainer, she brings a unique perspective that blends psychology, neuroscience, and practical communication strategies.

Through this session, participants will explore the connection between mindset, communication, and leadership, while learning how confidence can be nurtured through self-awareness, intentional growth, and everyday practice.

📅 This session is exclusively for the USYC 2025 Cohort.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

** 𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐫. 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐯 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥 (𝐔𝐒𝐘𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫) **

USYC Alumni Led Engagement Session I on 24th April 2026 unfolded as an inspiring and deeply reflective journey as Mr. Gaurav Kandel shared his story through the theme “Turning Youth Passion into Global Influence.” With honesty, humor, and remarkable clarity, he took the cohort back to the early days of youth civic engagement when limited budgets, logistical struggles, and minimal exposure never stopped passionate young people from building movements that would later shape futures.

One of the most powerful messages of the session was his belief that success does not depend on leaving Nepal, but on recognizing the immense possibilities within it. He encouraged participants to take the first step without hesitation, to build meaningful networks with authenticity, and to understand the difference between personal and professional growth, including financial discipline, independence, and responsibility.

A session that did not simply revisit one alumnus’s journey, but reminded every participant that meaningful change begins when young people choose to act, connect, and lead.

With: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

**USYC 2026 Applications Closed**

Thank you to everyone who applied for the U.S. Embassy Youth Council 2026 cohort! Your enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to growth truly inspire us.

We’re grateful for the overwhelming response and the effort each of you put into your applications.

📩 Results will be shared via your registered email, stay tuned!

With: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

**𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗨𝗦𝗬𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁**

Applications for the U.S. Embassy Youth Council (USYC) Nepal 2026 cohort are open until today.
Be part of a youth leadership platform that builds practical skills, strengthens professional growth, and empowers young people to create meaningful community impact.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 5 May 2026 (22 Baisakh 2083)

Through this year’s “Skill. Build. Launch.” program, selected members will gain hands-on skills in business communication, digital marketing, personal branding, job search strategies, LinkedIn optimization, and AI-assisted resume building.

🌟 Join a 14-year legacy of empowering 700+ young leaders across Nepal.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://usycn.org/

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: U.S. Embassy, Nepal

For any queries and clarifications on the application process, please feel free to contact: [email protected] / Whatsapp: +977 9707092239.