About NTDs Youth Organization
We are a Japanese youth organization focused on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of 21 diseases that affect 1.4 billion people worldwide, mainly in tropical regions. With the goal of eradicating NTDs, we work with domestic and international partners involved in NTDs to raise awareness of the importance of this issue and engage in advocacy activities (policy proposals).
NTDs Youth Organization hosted the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Contest as a member of the World NTD Day Japan Executive Committee. This contest aims to deepen students’ understanding of NTDs and provide them with an opportunity to consider how they, Japanese companies, and organizations can contribute to NTD control efforts. An award ceremony is held annually on January 30, World NTD Day.
The Global NTDs Youth Platform is a collaborative global initiative that connects, empowers, and amplifies the voices of young people working to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) worldwide. Across regions and communities, youth are leading impactful efforts in NTD advocacy, research, health promotion, and community engagement. Yet many of these initiatives remain fragmented or under-recognized. The Global NTDs Youth Platform was created to bridge this gap—by providing a shared digital space where youth-led action becomes visible, connected, and strengthened.
