Civic technology
YPS AI Agent
A multilingual AI tool grounded in a curated Youth, Peace and Security knowledge base. The project explores how civic technology can make policy knowledge more accessible.
Policy advocacy
Youth, Peace & Security
Policy work connecting young people’s experiences in conflict-affected settings with international efforts on peacebuilding and inclusive governance.
National Youth Consensus for Peace
A youth-led coalition co-founded by Yahya Qanie in Afghanistan to advance youth participation in peace processes and policy discussions.
Social entrepreneurship
United Nations Association of Afghanistan
A civic platform re-established by Yahya Qanie in 2017 to connect local communities with the United Nations. Its Afghanistan operations ended in 2021.
Kabul Model United Nations
A platform founded by Yahya Qanie in 2016 for youth leadership, diplomacy, debate, and civic participation.
Research and collaboration
Read Building the Alternative, a study of Gen Z movements co-authored with Saji Prelis, or browse publications and research.
Learn more about Yahya Qanie or get in touch about collaboration.