About our story

We bring young people, evidence, and community action into the same room.

Digital Era Youth Initiative is a youth-led nonprofit that helps young people shape social life with confidence, credible information, and real opportunities to participate.

We started from a simple gap: young voices were often invited symbolically, but not included meaningfully in decisions affecting schools, online spaces, and civic life. Our work connects research, dialogue, and practical programs so participation moves from conversation to action.

Meet the people behind the work

Our team combines youth perspective, research rigor, and community care to turn ideas into practical action.

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Nigar Aliyeva

Program Lead

Guides youth participation programs and helps turn ideas into practical community action.

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Kamran Hasanov

Research Coordinator

Leads evidence gathering and makes complex youth issues easier to understand and use.

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Amina Rasul

Community Outreach Lead

Builds partnerships and keeps the organization connected to young people and local networks.

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Elvin Mammadli

Digital Engagement Coordinator

Shapes online participation spaces and supports digital-era community dialogue.