Centre for Youth (C4Y)
The Centre for Youth is a nationally recognised organisation dedicated to empowering young people and women, while strengthening community-driven development across India. Established in 2014 by a group of committed professionals, C4Y was envisioned as a platform to address gaps in youth participation and create inclusive solutions in governance, education, and social development. Registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, the organisation has since advanced its mission through innovative programmes and partnerships that place youth and women at the centre of change.
Our Journey…
Over the years, C4Y has engaged with more than 1,000 villages and directly reached over one million children and young people, creating opportunities for learning, leadership, and livelihoods. Its outreach further extends to over 70,000 schools, colleges, and universities across the country, where it fosters awareness, capacity enhancement, and skill-building. Guided by a vision of equity and empowerment, C4Y continues to nurture self-reliant and inspired communities.
Vision & Goals
C4Y will work to make youth and women self-reliant and gainfully employable to enable them to secure adequate financial flows for accessing and sustaining basic services, improving quality of life, and nurturing a skilled, healthy, and inspired workforce which will create a sustainable and self-reliant future for themselves and our splendid nation.
We work towards…
C4Y is working towards providing a level playing field to youth and enhancing the strength and quality of India's human resources. C4Y is energising its efforts and striving to:
- Creating a skilled and productive workforce to contribute to India's economic development.
- Laying greater stress on training and nurturing entrepreneurship within the selected region to stem migration.
- Creating an attractive blend of traditional and contemporary knowledge and skills using ICT, media, and communication tools, to draw more youth towards such avenues and involve the community.
- Developing a mentally and physically healthy generation by working on gender sensitisation, empowerment, a progressive environment, good health, and sporting activities.
- Providing equal access to high quality education, healthcare facilities, and social justice especially to disadvantaged groups and communities.
- Encouraging participation of youth from all segments in responsible citizenship across the country.
Our Services
C4Y delivers a wide range of programmes and technical services that span the full spectrum of youth development and social impact.
Governing Board
Experienced professionals and development leaders guiding the vision, governance and institutional direction of Centre for Youth (C4Y).
Advisory Board
Senior advisors, academicians and sector experts supporting C4Y through strategic guidance, institutional insight and interdisciplinary expertise.
Experts & Mentors
Experienced professionals, sector specialists and mentors supporting C4Y through guidance, technical expertise and knowledge-sharing.
People at C4Y
Meet the professionals and development practitioners driving Centre for Youth’s programmes, outreach and institutional initiatives across India.
C4Y Fellows
Young leaders, researchers and changemakers contributing towards sustainability, youth engagement and community-driven initiatives through C4Y fellowship programmes.
Interns
Emerging young professionals contributing to research, communication, outreach and programme implementation at C4Y.
Volunteers
Passionate volunteers supporting outreach, awareness and community engagement initiatives.
Our Footprints
C4Y operates project offices and experimental field sites across South Delhi, extending its reach to communities that need it most.
