What if in six months, your future changes forever?
YLP by Combine Foundation is a free, six-month national leadership journey turning university students into confident leaders through real projects, mentorship, and community impact. 96 Youth Leaders from 61 universities are already on the path.
Pakistan's largest national youth empowerment initiative
Youth Leadership Program 2.0 is a national youth empowerment program by Combine Foundation, focused on leadership, innovation, employability, entrepreneurship, community service, and sustainable social impact.
Over six months, selected students take part in workshops, mentor sessions, networking activities, community service, and real leadership projects collaborating with university students from every corner of Pakistan.
Why Pakistan needs more youth leaders
Pakistan has one of the largest youth populations in the world. These young people carry the energy, innovation and ideas to solve real problems but many never get the chance to build leadership skills beyond the classroom.
YLP 2.0 exists to prepare Pakistan's youth to lead positive change in their universities, communities, workplaces and society at large.
A movement, not just a program
YLP 2.0 connects students from universities across the country through a mix of physical and virtual activities making leadership accessible no matter your city.
Student body partnerships
Digital reach
Workshops & webinars
Your six-month leadership journey
One continuous path from your first workshop to walking away a confident, practiced leader.
Apply & Onboard
Join as a Youth Leader or Volunteer
Core Workshops
Leadership & communication training
Mentorship
1:1 guidance from industry mentors
Real Projects
Lead community & campus initiatives
Networking
Connect nationwide with peers
Graduate
Certificate + recommendation letter
Skills that stay with you long after graduation
Most students spend years learning without ever practicing. YLP 2.0 closes that gap with hands-on experience.
Leadership Development
Leadership is a skill, not a trait. Build it through real practice.
Project Management
Learn planning, coordination and execution on live initiatives.
Resume & Portfolio
Real projects and accomplishments that stand out to employers.
Time & Team Management
Master deadlines, responsibility and people management.
Nationwide Network
Meet mentors, professionals and bright students across Pakistan.
Industry Exposure
Understand organizational structure and career expectations.
Public Speaking
Communicate with confidence in meetings and presentations.
Problem Solving
Sharpen critical thinking to tackle real-world challenges.
Impact so far
YLP 1.0 and YLP 2.0 combined. Updated automatically as activities are held.
96 Youth Leaders. 61 universities. 36 cities.
The selected cohort of YLP 2.0, broken down by where our Youth Leaders come from and who they are.
Where our Youth Leaders come from
Count and share of the 96 selected Youth Leaders, by province or region.
Who they are
A cohort led by women and open to every faith and background.
Gender
Faith
Message from the Head of Reporting Officers
Open to every Pakistani university student
Pakistani nationality
Any university student holding Pakistani nationality can apply.
Any university
Students from every university across Pakistan are welcome.
Any discipline
No restriction on major or field of study.
All genders
Both male and female students are equally encouraged to apply.
It's not about being the "best" student.
It's about investing your time, passion, energy and dedication into making yourself and the lives of others better. If you believe leadership is about making a difference, not holding a position, this is your chance.
Built on the success of YLP 1.0
YLP 2.0 stands on a strong foundation. The first chapter of the Youth Leadership Program ran from 15 Jan 2026 to 15 Jul 2026, engaging students through webinars, campaigns, university collaborations and community activities across 10 cities, with 8 student body partnerships and a digital reach of 5K+.
Moments from YLP in action
Real workshops, real community service, real Youth Leaders. This is what six months of showing up looks like.
Webinars & sessions run by our Youth Leaders
A sample of the workshops, webinars and partnerships Youth Leaders have organized under YLP.
Frequently asked questions
YLP 2.0 is Pakistan's biggest youth leadership program by Combine Foundation, a six-month journey helping university students build leadership, communication, project management, teamwork and professional skills through practical learning.
Any university student with Pakistani nationality can apply from any university, any academic discipline, and any gender.
YLP 2.0 is a six-month leadership program consisting of workshops, mentoring, networking, community involvement and other leadership development opportunities.
YLP 2.0 is a combination of physical and online activities.
Yes. Successful candidates are awarded a certificate by Combine Foundation, along with an experience letter and a recommendation letter.
YLP 2.0 is built around practical learning, students work on real projects instead of purely theoretical training.
Yes. YLP 1.0 (15 Jan 2026 – 15 Jul 2026) engaged 60 Youth Leaders and 315 volunteers from 28 universities across 10 cities, reaching 784 direct beneficiaries.
YLP 2.0 selected 96 Youth Leaders from 61 universities across 36 cities, representing Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit. Women make up 58.33% of the cohort. They are supported by 10 Reporting Officers, 3 Senior Reporting Officers and 1 Head of Reporting Officers.
Apply through the official Combine Foundation application form. Visit the official website or social media pages for the latest updates and deadlines.
Don't wait for change. Be the change.
Join Pakistan's largest youth leadership program and become part of a generation that doesn't wait for change. Let's create it.