Shyama Perera

Youth United Foundation is a network of 11 uniformed youth organizations that work to ensure that every young person, regardless of background or location, has the opportunity to become a member of a uniformed youth group. The foundation was founded in 2012 and is based in London, UK. The foundation works directly with 1.5 million young people aged between 4-24, their leaders, and volunteers by sharing best practices, strengthening the sector, and enabling each organization to grow. The foundation's network offers young people a plethora of skills and experiences, laying the building blocks for young people to overcome a number of barriers in order to be the best that they can be.