EU marks International Youth Day with focus on digital skills, innovation
Summary
The European Union marked International Youth Day 2026 in Kathmandu with events on education, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership. It also announced two grants worth EUR 1.91 million to expand opportunities for Nepali youth in the digital economy.
Key Points
- The European Union Delegation to Nepal celebrated International Youth Day 2026 with a full-day programme in Kathmandu focused on youth education, skills and leadership.
- EU Ambassador to Nepal Véronique Lorenzo felicitated 42 Nepali students who received Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships.
- More than 1,500 young people joined EU Youth Fest 2026 activities on robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D modelling and drone simulations.
- The EU announced two grants, CODE and UDAAN, to support digital skills, employability and entrepreneurship across all seven provinces.
