A one-week residential program where high schoolers learn to spot real-world problems, design bold solutions, build prototypes, and pitch their ideas - all while making memories and friends that last a lifetime, guided by mentors and changemakers
More than a bootcamp — it's a journey that blends skills, community, and unforgettable experiences.
Spot challenges around you and learn how to break them down into opportunities for change.
Use design thinking to turn bold ideas into solutions that can make a real difference.
Don't just talk about ideas — build them, test them, and see them come alive.
Find your voice and pitch your ideas with confidence to mentors, experts, and peers.
Work in diverse teams, share responsibilities, and practice leading with empathy and impact.
Connect with students from across India, celebrate diversity, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Spot challenges around you and learn how to break them down into opportunities for change.
Use design thinking to turn bold ideas into solutions that can make a real difference.
Don't just talk about ideas — build them, test them, and see them come alive.
Find your voice and pitch your ideas with confidence to mentors, experts, and peers.
Work in diverse teams, share responsibilities, and practice leading with empathy and impact.
Connect with students from across India, celebrate diversity, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Spot challenges around you and learn how to break them down into opportunities for change.
Use design thinking to turn bold ideas into solutions that can make a real difference.
Don't just talk about ideas — build them, test them, and see them come alive.
Find your voice and pitch your ideas with confidence to mentors, experts, and peers.
Work in diverse teams, share responsibilities, and practice leading with empathy and impact.
Connect with students from across India, celebrate diversity, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Spot challenges around you and learn how to break them down into opportunities for change.
Use design thinking to turn bold ideas into solutions that can make a real difference.
Don't just talk about ideas — build them, test them, and see them come alive.
Find your voice and pitch your ideas with confidence to mentors, experts, and peers.
Work in diverse teams, share responsibilities, and practice leading with empathy and impact.
Connect with students from across India, celebrate diversity, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Over the past five editions, the Young Changemakers Bootcamp has brought together over 210+ alumni from 12+ states — from the hills of Sikkim to the deserts of Rajasthan, from Delhi's classrooms to the coasts of Tamil Nadu. These students didn't just attend a program — they built libraries in rural villages, started eco-clubs, improved sanitation facilities, and even pitched ideas that secured funding. What began as a bootcamp is now a growing nationwide network of young innovators, leaders, and changemakers.
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Hear from mentors, leaders, and participants who have experienced the energy of the Young Changemakers Bootcamp.
Co-founder, HCL
The Young Changemakers Bootcamp is shaping the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. I was truly inspired to see how these young minds approached real-world problems with empathy, creativity, and purpose. Programs like YCB are building the foundation for a new India - one driven by curiosity, courage, and changemaking spirit.
Participant, Summer 2023 Edition
Being part of the Young Changemakers Bootcamp was a defining moment in my journey. Interacting with mentors and innovators from diverse fields opened my mind to new ideas and perspectives. Above all, it reminded me that age is never a barrier to creating meaningful change.
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers
When I met the students at YCB, I saw a spark, the same one that drives every changemaker who starts young. Every participant I met carried a deep sense of purpose, and that’s the true success of this initiative. What Tale of Humankind is doing through YCB is remarkable: helping young people realize that they don’t need to wait to make a difference.
Professor, IIIT Delhi
Hosting the YCB sessions was a delight. The students’ energy, curiosity, and willingness to engage with complex ideas were remarkable. It’s rare to see such integration of empathy and innovation in early education - YCB achieves that beautifully.
IRS Officer, Parent of Participant
Having spent years in public service, I’ve seen how crucial early leadership and empathy are. YCB helps young people build those values beautifully. My child came back more self-assured and socially aware — it was heartwarming to see such transformation at that age.
Co-founder, HCL
The Young Changemakers Bootcamp is shaping the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. I was truly inspired to see how these young minds approached real-world problems with empathy, creativity, and purpose. Programs like YCB are building the foundation for a new India - one driven by curiosity, courage, and changemaking spirit.
Participant, Summer 2023 Edition
Being part of the Young Changemakers Bootcamp was a defining moment in my journey. Interacting with mentors and innovators from diverse fields opened my mind to new ideas and perspectives. Above all, it reminded me that age is never a barrier to creating meaningful change.
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers
When I met the students at YCB, I saw a spark, the same one that drives every changemaker who starts young. Every participant I met carried a deep sense of purpose, and that’s the true success of this initiative. What Tale of Humankind is doing through YCB is remarkable: helping young people realize that they don’t need to wait to make a difference.
Professor, IIIT Delhi
Hosting the YCB sessions was a delight. The students’ energy, curiosity, and willingness to engage with complex ideas were remarkable. It’s rare to see such integration of empathy and innovation in early education - YCB achieves that beautifully.
IRS Officer, Parent of Participant
Having spent years in public service, I’ve seen how crucial early leadership and empathy are. YCB helps young people build those values beautifully. My child came back more self-assured and socially aware — it was heartwarming to see such transformation at that age.
Co-founder, HCL
The Young Changemakers Bootcamp is shaping the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. I was truly inspired to see how these young minds approached real-world problems with empathy, creativity, and purpose. Programs like YCB are building the foundation for a new India - one driven by curiosity, courage, and changemaking spirit.
Participant, Summer 2023 Edition
Being part of the Young Changemakers Bootcamp was a defining moment in my journey. Interacting with mentors and innovators from diverse fields opened my mind to new ideas and perspectives. Above all, it reminded me that age is never a barrier to creating meaningful change.
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers
When I met the students at YCB, I saw a spark, the same one that drives every changemaker who starts young. Every participant I met carried a deep sense of purpose, and that’s the true success of this initiative. What Tale of Humankind is doing through YCB is remarkable: helping young people realize that they don’t need to wait to make a difference.
Professor, IIIT Delhi
Hosting the YCB sessions was a delight. The students’ energy, curiosity, and willingness to engage with complex ideas were remarkable. It’s rare to see such integration of empathy and innovation in early education - YCB achieves that beautifully.
IRS Officer, Parent of Participant
Having spent years in public service, I’ve seen how crucial early leadership and empathy are. YCB helps young people build those values beautifully. My child came back more self-assured and socially aware — it was heartwarming to see such transformation at that age.
Co-founder, HCL
The Young Changemakers Bootcamp is shaping the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. I was truly inspired to see how these young minds approached real-world problems with empathy, creativity, and purpose. Programs like YCB are building the foundation for a new India - one driven by curiosity, courage, and changemaking spirit.
Participant, Summer 2023 Edition
Being part of the Young Changemakers Bootcamp was a defining moment in my journey. Interacting with mentors and innovators from diverse fields opened my mind to new ideas and perspectives. Above all, it reminded me that age is never a barrier to creating meaningful change.
Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers
When I met the students at YCB, I saw a spark, the same one that drives every changemaker who starts young. Every participant I met carried a deep sense of purpose, and that’s the true success of this initiative. What Tale of Humankind is doing through YCB is remarkable: helping young people realize that they don’t need to wait to make a difference.
Professor, IIIT Delhi
Hosting the YCB sessions was a delight. The students’ energy, curiosity, and willingness to engage with complex ideas were remarkable. It’s rare to see such integration of empathy and innovation in early education - YCB achieves that beautifully.
IRS Officer, Parent of Participant
Having spent years in public service, I’ve seen how crucial early leadership and empathy are. YCB helps young people build those values beautifully. My child came back more self-assured and socially aware — it was heartwarming to see such transformation at that age.
Discover the projects, blogs, and voices of YCB alumni making a difference across India.
Nandini Nithyanandh, Tamil Nadu • Season 2
A transformative week of learning, laughter, and lifelong connections that nurtured confidence, creativity, and courage.
Manan Sangtani, BITS Goa • Mentor
A mentor's journey through YCB, where ideas came to life and community connections grew stronger.
Tseten Lhamu Bhutia, Sikkim • Season 5
Learning that real change begins when we listen, empathize, and work together for our communities.
Abhijay Srivastava, Tamil Nadu • Season 1
An intense week that changed perspectives on innovation, design thinking, and building for tomorrow.
Nishtha Agnihotri, Uttar Pradesh • Season 2
Discovering that anyone, no matter how young, can make a difference through creativity and collaboration.
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