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The Commonwealth Youth Council

Advancing the youth development agenda by integrating young people into the development work of the Commonwealth at national, regional, and Pan-Commonwealth levels

Youth Representation & Advocacy

Ensuring the voices of the over 1.5 billion young people across the Commonwealth are heard and influencing policies at all levels.

Youth Empowerment & Development

Building the capacity of young people through leadership training, skills development, and providing opportunities for youth to be meaningfully engaged.

Global Collaboration & Impact

Connecting youth leaders and stakeholders to address global challenges and drive collective action towards a prosperous common future.

Established In 2013

The CYC works to mobilize the voices of young people and advocate for governments to engage young people meaningfully.

The official representative voice of the more than 1.5 billion youth

The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the official representative voice of the more than 1.5 billion young people in the Commonwealth. The CYC was first established in 2013 with the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Commonwealth Youth Programme.

It was endorsed by Commonwealth Heads of Government at their biennial summit in Sri Lanka as an autonomous, youth-led organization

Impact Projects

IMPACT

Promoting the Commonwealth Blue Charter in Ghana – CYC leads workshop series in Ghana

In February 2020, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) took a bold step toward addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices through an impactful project in Ghana. This initiative, led by Miss Abena Dugan, the CYC Vice Chair for Partnership and Resources, aligned with the Commonwealth Blue Charter's call for clean water, sanitation, and environmental conservation.

IMPACT

Agro Rangers: Cultivating Hope During Crisis

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, it disrupted lives and economies worldwide, with vulnerable communities hit the hardest. In India, strict lockdown measures left many tribal areas struggling to access essential resources, including fresh vegetables. Rising to the challenge, Agro Rangers, a youth-led initiative, became a beacon of hope for families in Pune’s tribal regions.

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News & Events

Accelerate Action – International Women’s Day 2025

The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), working with the Programme for Africa Leadership at LSE (PFAL), is organising an event to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2025, on the theme “For all women and girls: Rights, Equality and Empowerment #Accelerate Action.”

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Celebrating 31st World Disability Day: CYC organises a Seminar and Cultural Programme on Amplifying the voices of Youth with Disabilities.

New Delhi, India – On the occasion of the 31st World Disability Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), under the auspices of Ms Farhana Bhat, Representative for Special Interest Groups, organised a Seminar and Cultural Programme at the iconic India Gate, New Delhi, under the theme: Amplifying the Leadership of Youth with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.

CYC Chairperson Meets Commonwealth Sec General and Deputy Secretary General

Commonwealth Secretary-General Meets CYC Chairperson to Discuss Youth Empowerment

The meeting provided a platform for discussing Joshua Opey’s ambitious 5-star plan for the over 1.5 Billion young people across the Commonwealth. Key areas of focus included education, skills, inclusive leadership and the role of young people in addressing global challenges such as climate change and digital transformation.