Our Mission & Civic Philosophy
Youth Civic Launchpad is a specialized incubator in Bardibas, Nepal, designed for +2 Students (Grade 11 and 12). Our theme "Beyond Tokenism" moves youth engagement from symbolic presence to real-world policy impact. We believe students are the architects of municipal future.
Strategic Rationale: We operate in Bardibas because it is a regional nexus at the intersection of major trade routes, offering a streamlined bureaucratic environment for rapid policy prototyping.
Meet Our Founders & Leadership Team
Manjil Basnet - Founder & Project Lead
An expert in youth civic engagement and policy advocacy. As a Founder and Project Lead, Manjil designs the curriculum and manages relations with municipal officials to ensure student prototypes reach the Mayor's desk.
Abbal Dhakal - Founder & Program Convener
CEO of Pi Digital and a tech entrepreneur. As a Founder and Program Convener, Abbal focuses on digital governance and innovation, ensuring that the Launchpad incorporates the latest tech tools for municipal problem-solving.
Kriti Karki - Founder & Program Coordinator
Operations specialist managing the logistics of our 4-day intensive sprint. As a Founder and Program Coordinator, Kriti ensures every student leader and mentor has the resources needed for high-impact innovation.
Samip Shrestha - Founder & Project Archivist
Responsible for documenting the program journey through video and text. As a Founder and Project Archivist, Samip captures the "institutional memory" of the Launchpad for national documentary release.
Sailesh Acharya - Founder & Project Treasurer
Manages the financial transparency and resource allocation. As a Founder and Project Treasurer, Sailesh ensures every rupee of sponsorship is invested directly into student impact and community solutions.