Stories

Stitching dreams against all odds

By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA From a daily wage labourer to a dignified business, this is the story of a man who challenged poverty and social barriers to create a dignified life for himself and his family. Ramesh Madhavrao Waghmare is a skilled tailor from Nanded who

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DJ-Free Festivals: A Sound Strategy to Reclaim Health and Peace

Priya Pharande, Program Manager, CYDA Festivals in India have always been a blend of devotion, tradition, and community celebration. Over the years, however, the excessive use of DJs and loud music systems during Ganeshotsav, Dahi-Handi, and other festivals has raised concerns about noise pollution, traffic chaos, and health issues. “The

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Hygiene and Dignity Restored: The WASH in Schools Impact at Ambethan

By Wasim Shaikh, Program Coordinator (WASH Unit) According to the World Health Organization, clean water and proper hygiene in schools are essential for children’s education, health, and equality. They help every child attend school, reduce sickness and child deaths, and promote gender equality. Inadequate sanitation facilities affect all students. However,

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Stitching dreams against all odds

By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA From a daily wage labourer to a dignified business, this is the story of a man who challenged poverty and social barriers to create a dignified life for himself and his family. Ramesh Madhavrao Waghmare is a skilled tailor from Nanded who

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DJ-Free Festivals: A Sound Strategy to Reclaim Health and Peace

Priya Pharande, Program Manager, CYDA Festivals in India have always been a blend of devotion, tradition, and community celebration. Over the years, however, the excessive use of DJs and loud music systems during Ganeshotsav, Dahi-Handi, and other festivals has raised concerns about noise pollution, traffic chaos, and health issues. “The

Read More »

Hygiene and Dignity Restored: The WASH in Schools Impact at Ambethan

By Wasim Shaikh, Program Coordinator (WASH Unit) According to the World Health Organization, clean water and proper hygiene in schools are essential for children’s education, health, and equality. They help every child attend school, reduce sickness and child deaths, and promote gender equality. Inadequate sanitation facilities affect all students. However,

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