World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum

03/23/2026

Zerbanoo Gifford—renowned author, human rights advocate, and founder of the ASHA Centre in the United Kingdom—has been named a Founding Fellow of the One Hu

03/16/2026

Applications are CLOSING SOON for the 2026 World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum!!🚨

If you’re a current or aspiring leader in the Zoroastrian community, then this program is perfect for you.

Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in the global Zoroastrian community and a force for positive change.

👉Open to Zoroastrian youth around the world, ages 25-45
👉Application is required to be considered
👉Dates: May 19 to May 27, 2026
👉Location: The ASHA Centre in England

Meet and connect with youth from around the world, and become a member of an incredible alumni of youth leaders!

🔗Visit wzylf.com to learn more and apply. Spots are filling up, so don’t wait and apply today 🔥

03/06/2026

WZYLF Alumna Tanya Hoshi will be moderating this engaging session this Saturday March 7th! Make sure to tune in on Zoom.

🌟SAVE THE DATE: Don’t miss our upcoming FEZANA Talks focused on Zoroastrians in the media!

The FEZANA Talks is excited to bring together two internationally recognized journalists of Zoroastrian heritage, Kainaz Amaria and Del Irani, to explore how storytelling shapes identity, representation, and community ✨

🎙️Moderated by filmmaker Tanya Hoshi, the discussion will examine how the media can preserve our Zoroastrian heritage while engaging younger generations across the global diaspora.

Date: Saturday March 7th, 2026
Time: 12 Noon Eastern | 9 AM Pacific | 5 PM London | 10:30 PM Mumbai

Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/postattendee?mn=kbjRUScpb2xYnwDbZWCSVePs_eMSUqxSsa0w.ZViKRaRCLqqqIuZj

🎤Del Irani is a U.S.-based, award-winning journalist and TV anchor who has hosted programs on BBC World News, ABC News (Australia), and NHK World-Japan.

She currently anchors Deeper Look, an in-depth current affairs program broadcast to 300 million households across 160 countries and regions on NHK World.

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🎤Kainaz is a Pulitzer-prize winning visual editor and creative leader. At the Washington Post, Kainaz worked on their most ambitious stories including “Terror On Repeat,” a visually-driven story that published never-before-seen photographs of America’s deadliest mass shootings. That story was part of the series “American Icon,” which on the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting.

In 2020, Kainaz was honored with the John Long Ethics Award by the National Press Photographers Association for upholding, shaping, and promoting ethical behavior in visual journalism through her writing and criticism. In 2010, Kainaz was a Fulbright Scholar based in Mumbai, India.

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🎤Tanya Hoshi is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker focused on producing bold, socially driven stories across documentary and scripted formats. Her projects have been acquired by networks including CBC, CNN, and NBC, and had premieres at Oscar-qualifying festivals such as Hot Docs and TIFF.

Since 2020, Tanya has held the role of Head of Communications for FEZANA, where she has produced over 1000 pieces of original digital content featuring stories about Zoroastrianism and the Zoroastrian community.

To read full bios, please visit FEZANA.org/category/talks

02/14/2026

A lovely testimonial from our 2024 leaders forum alumna

You can now apply to attend the 2026 World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum!

If you’re a current or aspiring leader in the Zoroastrian community, then this program is perfect for you.

Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in the global Zoroastrian community and a force for positive change.

👉Open to Zoroastrian youth around the world, ages 25-45
👉Application is required to be considered
👉Dates: May 19 to May 27, 2026
👉Location: The ASHA Centre in England

Meet and connect with youth from around the world, and become a member of an incredible alumni of youth leaders!

🔗Visit wzylf.com to learn more and apply. Spots are filling up, so don’t wait and apply today 🔥

01/29/2026

Apply to attend the 2026 World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum!

If you’re a current or aspiring leader in the Zoroastrian community, then this program is perfect for you.

Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in the global Zoroastrian community and a force for positive change.

👉Open to Zoroastrian youth around the world, ages 25-45
👉Application is required to be considered
👉Dates: May 19 to May 27, 2026
👉Location: The ASHA Centre in England

Meet and connect with youth from around the world, and become a member of an incredible alumni of youth leaders!

🔗Visit wzylf.com to learn more and apply. Spots are filling up, so don’t wait and apply today 🔥

01/21/2026

WZC Singapore 2026 -

For current/prospective sponsors: If you are a sponsor or plan to become one, please do not use this form. Contact WZC now at [email protected] for the sponsor registration process.  

12/17/2025

WZC Singapore 2026 -

12/15/2025

Check out our new logo 🔥

Today marks an exciting moment for the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum as we unveil our new logo.

This refreshed identity reflects who we are and where we’re headed. Rooted in our values, shaped by our community, and designed to represent unity, growth, and forward thinking among Zoroastrian youth across the world.

The logo is more than a visual change. It represents the spirit of WZYLF, the conversations, the leadership, and the collective energy that continues to drive this forum forward.

We’re proud to share it with you and even more excited about what lies ahead.

Designed by Raymond Dhanda

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming soon 👀

11/24/2025

FEZANA Religion Education Series -

The second Fireside Chat Talk brings together Artina Belivan, Katy Daruwala & Diana Mistry with three remarkable guests you won’t want to miss: Dolly Dastoor, Katayun Kapadia & Roshan Rivetna

02/17/2025

WZYLF Alumni at the ZYNA Retreat in California!

01/01/2025

World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum Alumni at the North American Zoroastrian Congress! Wishing you all a Happy New Year and hope to continue growing our alumni in the years ahead 🙌