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