KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Two of the most visible youth-led groups in Nepal’s recent civic activism—Gen Z 2.0 and the Gen Z United Movement for Change—have officially joined forces. The merger was announced on Tuesday at Reports Club Nepal, where representatives from both sides signed a unity agreement and pledged to steer the Gen Z movement with a stronger, collective voice.
The agreement lays out a shared ambition: to institutionalise the issues raised by the Gen Z movement and shape it into a transparent, accountable and people-centred campaign. With the merger, the groups have agreed to dissolve their separate structures and work under a single banner, now named “Gen Z United Movement for Change (2.0).”
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Leaders explained that the newly unified organisation will soon unveil its leadership structure, internal mechanisms and campaign roadmap. For now, they say, the priority is to build a broad, inclusive platform capable of carrying the aspirations of an entire generation.
Speakers at the event called on Gen Z youth across the country to rally behind the joint movement. They stressed that the campaign is driven not by personal ambition, but by a generational desire for meaningful change.
“This is a shared dream of our generation,” said Avin Limbu, spokesperson for Gen Z 2.0. “We welcome all Gen Z youth openly. Participation in this movement will be based on policy, transparency and selfless service.”
Kundan Kusuwa, secretary of Gen Z 2.0, said the merger would help make the movement more organised and effective. Representatives from the United Movement for Change—Varun Yadav and Sadichha Rai—also signed the agreement, adding that uniting Gen Z voices has become an urgent necessity. They pointed to common priorities such as infrastructure, education, employment and expanding opportunities for youth at the national level.
Active coordinator Gaurav Devkota said the merger reflects a commitment to a larger purpose. “The Gen Z movement is not about individual interests, but the future of our generation. From now on, we move forward with one model and one mission,” he said.
