“I heard from everyone that the 10th-grade exam is difficult. I don’t like to study. So I was constantly worried whether I would pass or not,” recalls Danish Sheikh, a 16-year-old from Salve Nagar, Yerwada. Background and family aspirations Danish lives with his parents and older siblings, depending on his
The Government’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat) is built on four pillars: Yuva (Youth), Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), and Annadata (Farmers). While this is an ambitious and promising plan, achieving it requires adequate funding, resources, and a strategic action plan. Without these, the dream
Introduction Devgaon, a village in Parbhani district with a population of approximately 1900, faced significant challenges in ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation for its Zilla Parishad school. Located 15 kilometers from the main Pathari block, the school serves 136 students from grades 1 to 6. Despite being a vital institution
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to public health and education, particularly in rural communities. However, limited resources and lack of infrastructure often create significant challenges. CYDA’s WASH Mitra project, supported by UNICEF, stands as an example of how youth can be mobilized to address these issues while enhancing
An overlooked village A village located in the dense forests and extensive farmlands of Kurkheda block, Gurunoli is a charming settlement 14 kilometers from Kurkheda town and 74 kilometers from the district headquarters. Agriculture serves as the backbone of the villagers’ livelihood, with animal husbandry supplementing their income. Within this
Bhuvneshwar Divekar’s transformation from a bullied individual to a thriving entrepreneur showcases resilience and the life-changing impact of CYDA’s support. Growing up in a middle-class family, Bhuvneshwar Divekar often felt like an outsider in his own world. As a transgender individual, he faced relentless bullying for his feminine mannerisms. The
“I heard from everyone that the 10th-grade exam is difficult. I don’t like to study. So I was constantly worried whether I would pass or not,” recalls Danish Sheikh, a 16-year-old from Salve Nagar, Yerwada. Background and family aspirations Danish lives with his parents and older siblings, depending on his
The Government’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat) is built on four pillars: Yuva (Youth), Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), and Annadata (Farmers). While this is an ambitious and promising plan, achieving it requires adequate funding, resources, and a strategic action plan. Without these, the dream
Introduction Devgaon, a village in Parbhani district with a population of approximately 1900, faced significant challenges in ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation for its Zilla Parishad school. Located 15 kilometers from the main Pathari block, the school serves 136 students from grades 1 to 6. Despite being a vital institution
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to public health and education, particularly in rural communities. However, limited resources and lack of infrastructure often create significant challenges. CYDA’s WASH Mitra project, supported by UNICEF, stands as an example of how youth can be mobilized to address these issues while enhancing
An overlooked village A village located in the dense forests and extensive farmlands of Kurkheda block, Gurunoli is a charming settlement 14 kilometers from Kurkheda town and 74 kilometers from the district headquarters. Agriculture serves as the backbone of the villagers’ livelihood, with animal husbandry supplementing their income. Within this
Bhuvneshwar Divekar’s transformation from a bullied individual to a thriving entrepreneur showcases resilience and the life-changing impact of CYDA’s support. Growing up in a middle-class family, Bhuvneshwar Divekar often felt like an outsider in his own world. As a transgender individual, he faced relentless bullying for his feminine mannerisms. The
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