COMMUNITY MISSION
Building a TB-Free India Together
YOUNITE India works at the heart of communities, mobilizing young people to take the lead in TB advocacy. We bridge the gap between healthcare systems and local needs through education, survivor support, and policy representation.
2,264+
Youth Leaders mobilized
Impact at a Glance
147+
Young People trained for leadership in TB response
2,09,864+
Communities Reached
Indicator
Achievement
Communities Reached
209,864
Youth Trained for Leadership
147
States Engaged
20+
Youth Leaders Mobilized
2264
Digital Reach
207,600
Engage for Impact:National Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Global Fund Processes and Youth Engagement in ICCM
YOUNITE India successfully organised a two-day National Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Global Fund Processes and Youth Engagement in the India Country Coordinating Mechanism (I-CCM). The workshop brought together over 30 youth leaders from more than 20 states, representing diverse communities and organisations working on HIV, TB, malaria, and key population issues.
The workshop strengthened participants' understanding of Global Fund processes, health governance, community engagement, advocacy, and youth leadership. Through interactive sessions and stakeholder dialogues, young leaders enhanced their capacity to meaningfully engage in decision-making platforms and contribute to community-led health responses.
The event featured participation from key stakeholders, including UNAIDS, SAATHII, Alliance India, HLFPPT, KHPT, and Plan India, who emphasised the importance of youth leadership in shaping health policies and programmes. The workshop also provided a platform for youth-led organisations to showcase their work and foster collaboration across sectors.
This initiative marked a significant step in advancing meaningful youth participation and strengthening youth representation within national health governance and Global Fund-related processes.
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP ON TB
YOUNITE India, in collaboration with the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), Fast Track the Cure by TB Alliance and MY Bharat, organized a National Youth Leadership Workshop on TB to strengthen youth engagement in India's TB response and build the capacity of young volunteers as community changemakers. The workshop brought together 80 youth leaders from 15 high TB-burden states, supported by 20 mentors, creating a dynamic platform for learning, leadership development, and collective action towards a TB Mukt Bharat.
The workshop aimed to equip MY Bharat volunteers and Youth Leaders with accurate knowledge on tuberculosis, India's TB scenario, community engagement strategies, and opportunities for meaningful participation in the National TB response. Through interactive sessions, participants enhanced their understanding of TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, stigma reduction, and the critical role young people can play in supporting national TB elimination efforts.
A key feature of the workshop was the group-based leadership exercise, where participants were divided into six teams and guided by experienced mentors. Each group developed and presented innovative strategies on how MY Bharat volunteers and Youth could become effective Ni-kshay Mitras and mobilize communities in support of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. These presentations fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and youth-led solutions to address challenges in TB awareness, treatment support, and community engagement.
The workshop successfully strengthened the capacity and confidence of young leaders to contribute to India's goal of eliminating TB by 2030. By promoting leadership, volunteerism, and community action, the initiative demonstrated the power of youth engagement in reducing stigma, supporting people affected by TB, and accelerating progress toward a TB-free India.
YOUNITE India Empowers Youth to Lead Health Advocacy at the National Level
In a strategic collaboration with the India Working Group for Health Advocacy, YOUNITE India hosted a transformative workshop titled “Creating Solutions Collectively”, aimed at building the capacity of community champions in health and political advocacy. This high-impact session equipped young leaders with critical insights into the HIV, TB, and Malaria landscape, unpacked health budget priorities, and introduced powerful tools for evidence-based advocacy, including a deep dive into the India Investment Case. The workshop marked a pivotal moment for YOUNITE India, as its youth champions emerged stronger, more informed, and better equipped to influence health policy and budgetary decisions at both the local and national levels. With this initiative, young people are not just participating—they are leading the movement to End TB, championing community-driven solutions and making their voices heard at decision-making tables.
From Margins to Momentum: YOUNITE India Catalyses National Youth Power for Health Justice
In a groundbreaking partnership with Plan India, YOUNITE India cohosted a transformative National Youth Consultation titled “From the Margins to Momentum: A National Youth Consultation on Voice, Power & Possibility.” This two-day event served as a national platform to amplify youth leadership, empower marginalised voices, and equip young changemakers with critical tools in Organisational Development, Resource Mobilisation, and Advocacy.
Highlights
• 21 TB youth champions supported.
• Youth-led advocacy sessions were conducted.
• Strengthened national youth networks.
Global Fund Advocacy: "#IAmThe Impact" Campaign
YOUNITE India led India's youth contribution to the Global Fund's 8th Replenishment Campaign.
Results.
• National webinar with 50+ young leaders.
• Digital campaign reached over 70,000 people.
• Stories featured globally.
• Increased awareness on sustainable health financing.
• Donar Ambassy Outreach.
NextGen TB Champion Project 2025 - 2026
The NextGen TB Champion Project is YOUNITE India's youth-led initiative focused on strengthening TB awareness, treatment literacy, and youth leadership in the fight against TB. The project was designed to increase awareness and demand for improved drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) treatment options, particularly BPaLM, reduce TB-related stigma through lived-experience storytelling, and build a sustainable network of informed youth advocates contributing to national TB elimination efforts.
Under the project, we engaged with more than 760+ young people across six states representing diverse regions of India, including Meghalaya, Sikkim, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. Through a series of community engagements, awareness sessions, and capacity-building activities, participants gained a deeper understanding of TB prevention, treatment, stigma reduction, and the role of youth leadership in strengthening the TB response.
A major highlight of the initiative was a global webinar that brought together over 481 participants from multiple countries. The event was graced by Dr Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership, and featured keynote contributions from senior representatives of NTEP from India, Brazil, and South Africa. The discussions showcased country-level best practices for mobilising youth engagement, strengthening TB and DR-TB treatment literacy, and fostering trust, accountability, and community participation within national TB responses.
Through storytelling, dialogue, and youth-led advocacy, the campaign helped participants better understand the realities and challenges faced by people affected by TB while promoting empathy, awareness, and communitydriven action. The project continues to strengthen youth leadership and contribute to building a more informed and engaged generation committed to ending TB.