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From an initiative to a network.

Since its founding, the BRICS Youth Alliance has grown from a founding initiative into a cross-border network connecting students, young professionals and partner institutions across the BRICS nations.
  1. 01

    Founding of the BRICS Youth Alliance

    The Alliance is established with the mandate of amplifying youth voices within the BRICS framework.

  2. 02

    Launch of the BRICS Educational Expedition

    The Alliance convenes its first major youth dialogue initiative in collaboration with the Russian BRICS Presidency, bringing together participants from seventeen Indian cities.

  3. 03

    Establishment of School Diplomacy Clubs

    In partnership with Russia’s Movement of the First, the Alliance extends its work into secondary schools, beginning with an initial cohort of partner institutions.

  4. 04

    Launch of BRIDGE

    The Alliance formalises its international exchange and fellowship pathway, connecting students, professionals, journalists and innovators to international platforms.

  5. 05

    Launch of BRICS4Her

    The Alliance expands into women’s health and empowerment programming, including a youth-led cervical cancer awareness initiative developed with medical partners.

  6. 06

    International representation

    Alliance delegates participate in the World Public Summit India, the International BRICS Youth Council, the Siberia Youth Expo and the World Youth Festival, among other platforms.

Today, the Alliance continues to expand its network of partner schools, institutions and countries, with a growing cohort of Youth Fellows contributing to its ongoing programmes.