The rules of the game
Democracy, voter education, constitutional rights and legal literacy — in plain language, not jargon.
Youth Assembly
Learn, debate, and lead
A civic education platform for young Nepalis. Understand how Parliament really works, draft a real bill, argue it on the floor — and vote it through.
Ages 13–18 · Members from all 77 districts
- 13–18
- Age of members
- 77
- Districts represented
- 6
- Weeks, start to finish
- 1
- Bill you write
About the programme
Parliament shouldn’t feel like a locked room
Young people are a huge share of Nepal’s population, yet very few get to learn how the legislative process works — or argue public policy anywhere outside an exam paper.
What it is
Youth Assembly is a civic education and leadership programme built to show young people how Nepal’s democratic institutions actually work — and how to take part in them. It combines interactive learning, practical simulation and digital coursework.
Why it matters
Members see first-hand how laws are made, debated and passed, while building leadership, communication, critical thinking and advocacy skills they keep long after the final vote is counted.
Online learning meets hands-on practice — so a student in Jumla and a student in Jhapa sit in the same house, on the same floor, with the same vote.
What you learn
Six things you leave with
Not certificates. Skills you can use in a classroom, a ward office, or a committee room.
How a law is born
Follow a bill from first draft to final vote: drafted, debated, amended, enacted — every step yourself.
Say it so it lands
Critical thinking, public speaking, negotiation and advocacy, practised on the floor rather than lectured at.
Participation that counts
Turn awareness into real youth participation in democratic processes and public decisions.
The confidence to walk in
Leave knowing how to engage governance, ask the right questions, and push for change at home.
A network of your own
Legal experts, civic educators, policymakers and young leaders from every corner of Nepal.
How it runs
Four ways in, one big finale
The programme mixes live sittings, a hands-on workshop, weekly online coursework and a public campaign.
Interactive learning sessions
Democracy, the Constitution of Nepal, citizens’ rights, parliamentary functions and the legislative process — through discussion, case studies, role play and expert interaction.
Legislative simulation lab
Policy and bill drafting, parliamentary procedure, committee discussion, debating technique, negotiation and public speaking, taught as practical exercises.
Digital learning & coursework
Weekly online modules with assignments, quizzes and peer discussion — so the programme works wherever you live.
Civic awareness campaign
Members create and share content and reflections on civic participation, democratic values and constitutional awareness.
The finale
The Youth Mock Assembly
You are no longer a student in a seminar. You are a Member: you draft and table a bill, debate the amendments, sit in committee, negotiate with the members beside you, vote on the legislation, and co-author a youth demand declaration that leaves the room with your name on it.
Take the floorTimeline
From first session to final vote
Six weeks, four stages — each one building on the last.
- 1
Weeks 1–2
Foundations
Orientation, then the core sessions: democracy, the Constitution, your rights, and how Parliament actually works.
- 2
Weeks 3–4
Skills studio
Debate drills, negotiation, advocacy and public speaking, paired with weekly online coursework.
- 3
Weeks 5–6
Drafting lab
Write policy briefs, draft your bill, and learn committee procedure and the rules of the house.
- 4
Finale
The Mock Assembly
Table, debate, amend, negotiate and vote — then publish the youth demand declaration together.
Questions
Everything you might be wondering
Who can join?
Students roughly 13 to 18, from anywhere in Nepal. No legal or political background is needed — curiosity and commitment are the only entry requirements.
Is it online or in person?
Both. Weekly modules and peer discussion happen online, while the simulation workshop and the Youth Mock Assembly are hands-on.
What do I walk away with?
Real knowledge of Nepal’s legislative process, a bill and policy work you actually wrote, sharper speaking and advocacy skills, and a nationwide network.
How much time does it take?
A few hours a week for modules, assignments and quizzes, plus the scheduled workshop and Assembly sittings.
Do I need my parents’ permission?
If you are under 18, yes. Guardian consent is collected during selection, and we keep your parent or guardian in the loop throughout the programme.
Does it cost anything?
No. Youth Assembly is free to enter. We select members on motivation, not on what they can pay.
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