Impact and Engagement Project

Driving meaningful change through youth-led initiatives that address local challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions.

About IEP

The Impact and Engagement Project (IEP) is a core initiative of the U.S. Embassy Youth Council (USYC) that empowers members to design and implement meaningful, youth-led projects that strengthen their communities and enhance U.S.–Nepal collaboration.

Through IEP, USYC members receive resources, mentorship, and platforms to turn ideas into impactful action, addressing social, economic, environmental or other community challenges through innovation and civic engagement.

By applying their skills in real-world contexts, members create projects that deliver tangible local impact while contributing to the broader goal of making both Nepal and the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

Impact and Engagement Project (IEP) replaces the former Civic Engagement Project (CEP) starting from USYC 2025, reflecting a stronger focus on innovation, collaboration, and measurable community impact.

USYC members participate in community engagement initiatives, leadership forums, and professional development programs, encouraging them to become more active and informed members of our community. As a member of the youth council, one will gain access to a growing network of young professionals and innovators working to drive civic engagement, digital innovation, and economic progress in Nepal.

To support the effective management of USYC, Youth Innovation Lab—a nonprofit civic-tech organization—serves as the program’s implementation partner.

Projects

Impact and Engagement Project

Parichaya Ko Pahunch

Parichaya Ko Pahunch aimed to bridge the gap in educational access for children with physical disabilities in Nepal by creating making learning more accessible.

Project Genvotes

Project Genvotes aimed to address the low levels of youth engagement in democratic processes in Nepal by equipping young people with civic knowledge, public speaking skills, and practical experience in elections.

Digital Shikshak

The Digital Shikshak project aimed to enhance the digital literacy of school teachers in by equipping them with essential ICT skills for modern classroom teaching.

Suchit

Project Suchit bridges this gap by: - Hosting simple, practical workshops on RTI laws - Developing a chatbot for RTI guidance and fact-checking - Sharing podcasts and social media content to make learning easy and engaging"