# Yuva Unstoppable

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**Yuva Unstoppable** is a [non-governmental organization](/source/Non-governmental_organization) based in [India](/source/India).[1] It works to provide [underprivileged children](/source/Underprivileged_children) with access to education, sanitation,[2][3] drinking water, youth affairs,[1] cleanliness[4] and various non-curricular activities. The organization is spread across thirty cities in India, with 150,000 volunteers.[5][6][7][8] The main initiative Yuva unstoppable is known for making toilets in municipal schools which is the major reason of girls not attending schools after primary education.[9]

## History

The organisation was founded by Amitabh Shah in 2005.[10][11] In 2010, it started operations in Vadodra, Gandhinagar and Surat.[12] By 2011, it had operations in 30 cities in India and had launched in Rajasthan.[13]

On [World Toilet Day](/source/World_Toilet_Day) 2016, India hosted the first Global Citizen Festival outside of New York City. [citation needed]

The Government of Maharashtra, [Hindustan Unilever Limited](/source/Hindustan_Unilever), and Yuva Unstoppable made joint commitments which will affect 559.56 million lives by 2030.[14][15][16]

Yuva Unstoppable and wrestler [Sangram Singh](/source/Sangram_Singh)'s foundation have collaborated to improve the physical condition of schools.[17][18]

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## Initiatives

### YUVA : Youth Upliftment Volunteer Association

Apj Abdul Kalam Supported the cause and inaugurated Scholarships programs on Yuva Unstoppable's 5th Anniversary.[20][21][22]

### School sanitation

In March 2018, Bandra's Anjuman Islam Dr Mohammed Ishaq Jamkhanawala Girls High School and Junior College, a girls' school in Mumbai, got 39 new toilets for its 2,600 students. The toilets were built by Yuva Unstoppable and Zafar Sareshwala’s education movement.[23]

With [Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra](/source/Rakeysh_Omprakash_Mehra), Yuva Unstoppable built around 800 toilets in 4 years in Mumbai and Gujarat.[24][25][26][27][28]

### School supplies

Through *School Unstoppable*, municipal school children get books, pens, pencils and other stationery items from private schools.[29][30]

YUVA does not charge participants in its programmes.[31]

### COVID-19

**Rehabilitation Centers**

Yuva Unstoppable also joined hands with Delhi Commission of Child Rights Protection (DCPCR) to reduce crime rates triggered by hunger and poverty among the rehabilitated youth in the capital city.[32]

Gujarat Government tied up with Yuva Unstoppable to deliver 1 litre of free edible oil In an attempt to motivate residents to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19[33]

### Scholarships to Students

Yuva unstoppable provides scholarships to all students in India for the people who are good in their academics and have lack of financial resources. [citation needed]

The scholarships are conducted each year where exams are conducted and scholarships provided to students.[34] Along with this scholarships the mentorship is also provided to all selected students from Indian cricketers, Bollywood actors, Writers etc.[35]

Year Name of scholarships 2022 Laduma Dhamecha Yuva Scholarship Program[36] 2022 Kotak Kanya Scholarship[34] 2020 Janta Mentorship[37] 2017 Udaan 2017 2016 Udaan 2016 2015 Udaan 2015[35]

## Movies & Television

### Mere Pyare Prime Minister

A Movie called "[Mere Pyare Prime Minister](/source/Mere_Pyare_Prime_Minister)" directed by [Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra](/source/Rakeysh_Omprakash_Mehra) was inspired by the efforts of Yuva Unstoppable & Amitabh shah's story is available on [Netflix](/source/Netflix).[38][39]

### Kaun Banega Crorepati

[Amitabh Bachchan](/source/Amitabh_Bachchan) in the episode with [Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah](/source/Taarak_Mehta_Ka_Ooltah_Chashmah) cast played [Kaun Banega Crorepati](/source/Kaun_Banega_Crorepati) and won 25 Lakhs donation for Yuva Unstoppable.[40][41]

## Other contributions

Yuva Unstoppable's Amitabh shah is in the board & Advisory member of Young India Philanthropic Pledge (YIPP) along with Indian office of [Bill and Melinda gates](/source/Bill_and_Melinda_Gates_Foundation) which was founded by *Nikhil Kamath*[42]

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## External links

- [Official website](https://yuvaunstoppable.org)

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