About
United Uyghur Youth
We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the Uyghur culture and empowering the Uyghur youth.
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Our Initiatives
We believe our holistic approach spanning digital and physical advocacy & awareness efforts, global research endeavors, and student programs is the most effective path towards youth mobilization and cultural preservation.
Youth mobilization & public outreach
through online content
Youth-led cultural events &
gatherings
Uyghur diaspora ethnographic
research
Cross-movement global fellowships
& immersion
The UUY Team
Our team is comprised of Uyghur undergraduate students across the United States. Read our profiles below!
Zilala Mamat
Founder & President
Zilala is a student at Cornell University studying Government. Add more information here as desired.
Kawsar Yasin
Vice President
Kawsar is a student at Harvard University studying History. Add more information here as desired.
Jawhar Yasin
Media Coordinator
Jawhar is an incoming student at Princeton studying Political Science. She handles UUY's media campaigns and content.
Iltikin Wayet
Developer
Iltikin is a student at Carnegie Mellon studying Artificial Intelligence. He helps develop the UUY site and platforms.
Our mission can’t be accomplished without your support.
Your generosity will plant seeds of inspiration and growth, cultivating a garden for Uyghur youth to flourish. Join us in our journey of empowerment and preservation, where your contribution becomes the cornerstone of dreams and the harbinger of a brighter Uyghur future.
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