19th Global Youth Peace Fest Concludes in Chandigarh with the Youth Peace Declaration; Kuala Lumpur to Host the 20th GYPF in 2027
19th Global Youth Peace Fest Concludes in Chandigarh with the Youth Peace Declaration; Kuala Lumpur to Host the 20th GYPF in 2027
From Chandigarh to Kuala Lumpur – Together for Peace, Friendship & a Sustainable Future
Chandigarh 2 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The 19th Global Youth Peace Fest (GYPF 2026), themed “I am the CHANGE”, concluded today with a vibrant Valedictory Session and Awards & Recognition Ceremony. The festival was organised by Yuvsatta (Youth for Peace) in association with GGDSD College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh, with Chitkara University as a long-standing partner. Saurabh Joshi, Mayor of Chandigarh, graced the session as Chief Guest, along with Dr. Sangeeta Pant, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University; Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal, GGDSD College; and Mr. Pramod Sharma, Founder, Yuvsatta. International delegates from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Canada joined youth from across India.
The highlight of the day was the presentation of the Chandigarh Youth Peace Declaration 2026 by senior Gandhian peace activist Mr. Dev Tyde. It was accepted with a group picture of dignitaries holding hands on stage and the audience joining in a pledge for peace. Country-wise delegates received GYPF souvenirs, and GYPF Youth Leadership Awards were presented to youth and peace leaders from India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Mauritius. A Special Award of Honour was conferred on Chitkara University for its partnership of over two decades.
The Mayor, together with Malaysian delegates and students from participating schools, unveiled the banner and selfie board announcing the 20th Global Youth Peace Fest (GYPF 2027) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking 20 years of GYPF (2008–2027) and a growing India–Malaysia friendship. “Young people are not merely the future; they are the conscience of the present. Chandigarh is proud to host such a global gathering, and I congratulate Yuvsatta and GGDSD College for bringing the world’s youth together on the path of peace and responsibility.” — Saurabh Joshi, Mayor, Chandigarh“GYPF has shown our students that peace is not a distant ideal but a daily practice. Hosting delegates from many countries has broadened their outlook, and we are happy to be partners in this journey.” — Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal, GGDSD College, Chandigarh “For nearly two decades, GYPF has stood on the belief that every young person can be an agent of change. The Chandigarh Youth Peace Declaration carries the voice of this generation, and our journey to Kuala Lumpur will carry it further.” — Mr. Pramod Sharma, Founder, Yuvsatta “On behalf of our delegation, I warmly welcome everyone to Malaysia for GYPF 2027. We were received with great love in Chandigarh and look forward to returning that hospitality in Kuala Lumpur.” — Ms. Nageswary, Malaysian Delegation
Partners & Participating Organisations: Chitkara University, Punjab; GGDSD College, Chandigarh; MAGAA and Persatuan Belia Dinamik Barat, Malaysia; National Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia; International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur; Malaysian Hindu Youth Council; Youth Foundation of Bangladesh; YUVA, Mauritius; St. Nicholas’ International College, Negombo, Sri Lanka; Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal, Maharashtra; Play for Peace, India. About Yuvsatta: Founded in 1990, Yuvsatta (Youth for Peace) is a Chandigarh-based NGO working on peace, justice, youth leadership, gender equality and environmental sustainability, inspired by Gandhian constructive action.

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