By Swati Shirtar, Asst. Director What truly makes someone stand out from the crowd? It’s not just education or technical know-how but also the personality, the attitude to bounce back from difficulties, and the confidence to create your own identity. These are called soft skills, and they are just as
By Wasim Shaikh, Program Coordinator, CYDA Nandurbar district in Maharashtra faces many challenges- poor roads, limited access to healthcare, and low awareness about health. Malnutrition, poor maternal care, and low birth weight in newborns are common. In several villages, home births are still preferred, and fear of hospitals often stops
By Pritesh Kamble, Unit Head, Inclusion Unit, CYDA Dhanya, a transwoman, lives in Kannur, Kerala. Her story shows that she is much more than her gender. It is a journey from rejection and poverty to dignity and independence. Like many LGBTQIA+ people in India, Dhanya faced exclusion from society. At
By Pritesh Kamble, Head Inclusion Unit, CYDA Mustafa, a transwoman from Kerala, shared, “We are judged by our actions. If we do well, society will slowly begin to accept us. If we reach out to society, it will reach out to us.“Her words reflect hope, courage, and trust. They show
By Manisha Bhalerao, YouthAid Foundation When people hear the word “carpenter,” they often imagine a man. However, here’s a story that challenges this stereotype. Meet Anita Eknath Shelke from Shingote village in Nandurbar, Maharashtra-a woman who entered the male-dominated field of carpentry and carved her own path to success with
By Pritesh Kamble, Head – Inclusion Unit, CYDA The LGBTQIA+ community has long faced discrimination and denial of rights. Many people are not allowed to live openly as themselves. When they do, they often face rejection and harsh consequences. One such person is Moglaji Sayanna Jorgewar from Nanded, Maharashtra. He
By Swati Shirtar, Asst. Director What truly makes someone stand out from the crowd? It’s not just education or technical know-how but also the personality, the attitude to bounce back from difficulties, and the confidence to create your own identity. These are called soft skills, and they are just as
By Wasim Shaikh, Program Coordinator, CYDA Nandurbar district in Maharashtra faces many challenges- poor roads, limited access to healthcare, and low awareness about health. Malnutrition, poor maternal care, and low birth weight in newborns are common. In several villages, home births are still preferred, and fear of hospitals often stops
By Pritesh Kamble, Unit Head, Inclusion Unit, CYDA Dhanya, a transwoman, lives in Kannur, Kerala. Her story shows that she is much more than her gender. It is a journey from rejection and poverty to dignity and independence. Like many LGBTQIA+ people in India, Dhanya faced exclusion from society. At
By Pritesh Kamble, Head Inclusion Unit, CYDA Mustafa, a transwoman from Kerala, shared, “We are judged by our actions. If we do well, society will slowly begin to accept us. If we reach out to society, it will reach out to us.“Her words reflect hope, courage, and trust. They show
By Manisha Bhalerao, YouthAid Foundation When people hear the word “carpenter,” they often imagine a man. However, here’s a story that challenges this stereotype. Meet Anita Eknath Shelke from Shingote village in Nandurbar, Maharashtra-a woman who entered the male-dominated field of carpentry and carved her own path to success with
By Pritesh Kamble, Head – Inclusion Unit, CYDA The LGBTQIA+ community has long faced discrimination and denial of rights. Many people are not allowed to live openly as themselves. When they do, they often face rejection and harsh consequences. One such person is Moglaji Sayanna Jorgewar from Nanded, Maharashtra. He
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