International Youth Change Maker

International Youth Change Maker (IYCM) Empowerment for Change, Protection for All Future Generations Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bangladesh, IYCM is a youth-led movement committed to creating a world where every individual—especially children and young people—has equal access to fundamental rights, quality education, and the opportunity to lead change. With a global network of 700+ International ambassadors and over 50,000 Bangladeshi change makers, we have impacted more than 1 million lives through grassroots action, advocacy, and innovation. Our Mission To promote, monitor, and implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing critical social challenges through community-driven programs and transformative youth leadership. Our Vision A just, inclusive world where youth lead the way in achieving the SDGs—free from child exploitation, resilient to climate change, and empowered through youth and women-led development. Core Areas of Work • Youth for Children • Climate Justice Now • Campaign & Action for the SDGs • My Body, My Right • Bangladesh Youth for Adaptation • Mind Care • Life Skills for Youth • No More Cyberbullying • “কেমন বাংলাদেশ চায় তারুণ্য” (What Kind of Bangladesh Youth Want) • Human Rights and Democracy Our Impact • 1,044,356+ Lives Reached • 86,000+ Youth Trained • 80,000+ Saplings Planted Annually • 10,000+ Youth Empowered through Change Maker Development • 7,000+ Mental Health Counseling Services Provided • 5M+ Children & Adolescents Targeted with Life Skills Education Recognition & Awards • Bangladesh Digital Social Innovation Award – 2021 • UNICEF Meena Media Awards – 2009, 2013, 2014 • World Peace Award – 2022 • Global Youth Symposia – Best Youth Organization – 2022 • Global Recognition Award – 2024