Ensuring every child has equal access to education


At Youth Dreamers Foundation, we ensure that finances never limit a student’s ability to dream, learn, and achieve. By bridging the gap between underserved youth in rural India and the scholarships and skills they need, we create pathways to education and opportunity. Guided by our motto “Removing Barriers, Inspiring Aspiration,” we empower students to aspire, work hard, and inspire others, building brighter futures for themselves, their communities, and the nation.

Our Programs

93%

Youth from marginalized communities out of 44 million are untapped.

27.1%

Enrolled in higher education, with even lower rates for females and minorities.

23.5%

Tribal youth receive entitled support.

95%

Underserved Youth are trapped in poverty cycles.

30 Crore

Young people are missing out on higher education opportunities.

50%+

Central scholarships remain unused even among those eligible.

Why Educational Equity Matters

44 million youth. Countless dreams. Limited2 opportunities.

In a country with 44 million youth, only a fraction from marginalized communities make it to higher education. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.

Every young person deserves the chance to learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Yet millions of young Indians face barriers that keep education out of reach. At Youth Dreamers Foundation, we’re working to change that reality.

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How We Are Transforming Lives?

Our Comprehensive Approach

Every journey begins with a dream. At Youth Dreamers Foundation, youth development starts with aspiration, encouraging young people to envision brighter futures and set meaningful goals. Our programs nurture environments where students discover their strengths, build confidence, and imagine possibilities beyond their current circumstances.

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Since 2015, we have helped more than 33,000+ deserving students access scholarships worth Rs 200 million.

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Our objective is to demonstrate that scholarships if designed and executed well can improve GER* of marginalised students in higher education.

They did it, with just a little help

Meet Pratibha

Pratibha never let her hearing impairment come in the way of her confidence and aspiration. A student in M. Com's

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Meet Himesh

He is 19 years old and has been living on his own for the past three years in a small …

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Meet Gauri

Gauri Dilip Pagar has a family of two. She lives with her 80-year-old Ajoba (Grandfather) in Awankhed.

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Meet Swarup

Swarup Gangode, 21, lives in Kadva Mahlalungi village of Dindori in Nasik.

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Children smiling and flying high can be the most beautiful tomorrow we can imagine.

Awards & Recognitions

Youth Dreamers Foundation has been recognized for its impactful work in education, mentorship, and empowering underprivileged youth. Here are a few moments of recognition and awards we are proud of.

Atma FOI 2.0 Program
Atma’s Future of Impact (FOI) 2.0 Program
Best NGO of the Year CSR Award
Best NGO of the Year in CSR Implementation – Indian CSR Awards 2025
CSR Excellence Award 2025
YDF Wins CSR Excellence Award 2025 for “Best in Education for All”