YouthNet - Empowering Youth Since 2006
YouthNet is a non-profit organization with a mission to help youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes to enable them to become self-directing, positive, productive, responsible and contributing members of society through active participation and involvement.
YouthNet is registered under the Registration of Societies Act 1860, as amended vide registration of Societies (Nagaland First Amendment) Act, 1969. It was launched on the 1st of February 2006 by a group of young Naga professionals. Since its inception, YouthNet continues to be one of the premier youth organizations in North East India that empowers young people to address education, unemployment, entrepreneurship and livelihood issues.
Our Core values:
• Integrity
• Learning and Innovation
• Communication and Teamwork
• Excellence and Consistency
• Equality and Respect
• Ownership
Our Vision:
YouthNet envisions a future where every individual is empowered to drive sustainability, foster development and enhance productivity.
Our Objective:
- Foster Inclusive Development: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders—including governments, financial institutions, communities, grassroots organizations, educational institutions, corporations, philanthropists and marginalized groups—to ensure equitable access to opportunities in Education, Employment & Livelihood, Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability.
- Empower Communities: Strengthen the capacities of individuals and enterprises, particularly women, youth and underrepresented groups, through skill development, knowledge, resources, mentorship and access to financial and market linkages, enabling long-term socio-economic resilience.
- Promote Sustainable Solutions: Champion eco-friendly and socially responsible innovations that drive transformative change in climate action, social equity and livelihood security, ensuring long-term impact through policy advocacy, research, and community-driven initiatives.
Our Work
Projects at a Glance
Northeast Leader Connect (NELC), earlier known as Young Leaders Connect, is a landmark initiative that provides a common platform for young leaders and achievers from the North-East, plan where they would like to see India vis-à-vis North East in the future, plan a roadmap, and strategize on interventions at the grassroots and policy level.
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YouthNet has made an impact to 1,73,342 people over 18 years














News
YouthNet Signs Milestone MoU with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to Boost Tech Startups
In a groundbreaking move set to refine the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nagaland and beyond, YouthNet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry […]
Treasures of Nagaland Exhibition a Resounding Success
The “Treasures of Nagaland Exhibition-Cum-Sale,” a 10-day event held from 2nd to 11th December in Kohima, Nagaland, successfully promoted local artisans, entrepreneurs, and Self-Help Groups […]
Nagaland Startups Secure 1 Crore Funding Under YouthNet’s SISFS Initiative
In a major boost to Nagaland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, five startups have been awarded a total funding of Rs. 1 crore under the Startup India Seed […]