The Case Studies below are examples of projects that have emerged from youth-led changemaking. Our partner organization YES Network Pakistan has done dozens of youth-led changemaking challenges at universities and hundreds of case studies from youth projects. We will link to the case studies from the academic setting below as well. Our partner Taldeya and The Work Under The Tree Trust have provided us with numerous other case studies from the field. We will list some of them below as well.
You'll be able to find more case studies on our blog shortly.
YES Network Pakistan, the organization founded by Ashoka Fellow Ali Raza Khan, the innovator behind youth-led changemaking challenges, has engaged over 1200 educational and vocational institutions in its over 20 year existence.
Here some of their resources that will surely inspire you.
π The article that inspired us to share youth-led changemaking with the world. A youth-led changemaking challenge with over 6000 participants.
π An extensive library of youth-led changemaking case studies from Pakistan.
Meza, a skilled tailor with a passion for sewing, started her journey by creating clothes from vibrant, high-quality fabrics. The demand for her designs grew rapidly, allowing her to establish a steady customer base.
In Level 3 of her entrepreneurial journey, Meza expanded her operations. She rented a workshop and invested in a second sewing machine, enabling her to increase production. This strategic growth not only amplified her income but also enhanced her reputation as a reliable businesswoman.
Today, Meza runs a thriving small business, a testament to her determination and the power of leveraging her talents and resources effectively.