What once stood as a barren, sun-scorched patch of earth beside the Zilla Parishad School in Chikhalgaon has now transformed into a vibrant forest teeming with life, color, and hope. This transformation is the result of a unique collaboration between Atlas Copco, CYDA, and the local community, breathing new life
United Way Hyderabad created a meaningful social change in backing initiatives that uplifted marginalized groups, particularly those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Pritesh Kamble, who leads the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, has been a guiding force for many individuals. In a world where pursuing one’s passion often comes with significant challenges,
By Soumyashree Mohanty Imagine getting your first period and being told to sit outside the exam hall to write your paper. Shocking, right? But this actually happened. A young Dalit girl from a private school in Tamil Nadu was forced to sit outside the exam hall during her exam because
By Nitin Jadhav “माझं नाव कोली राजेश पावरा. हे बघा पोरीनो, १६-१७ वर्षी लग्न करू नका. त्यासाठी मी केलेली चूक कायम लक्षात ठेवा. मी १५-१६ वर्षी लग्न केलं होत. मी स्वतः माझ्या नव-याला घेऊन पळून गेली होती. आणि माझा मालक (नवरा) मरून मेला आहे. माझी खूप वाईट परिस्थिती झाली आहे.
By Soumyashree Mohanty In a remarkable turn of events, students at rural schools in Maharashtra have made headlines. Thanks to a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) awareness session conducted by the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), these young changemakers realized the importance of cleanliness and took action. After
Coforge CSR activities have transformed the lives of many women who need support to be an aspiring entrepreneur. Ms. Bhagyashree Waghmare, Project Officer, YouthAid Foundation writes about the journey of Bhakti Bharat Mahetar as an entrepreneur. EDPs play a critical role in equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills, fostering innovation, and
What once stood as a barren, sun-scorched patch of earth beside the Zilla Parishad School in Chikhalgaon has now transformed into a vibrant forest teeming with life, color, and hope. This transformation is the result of a unique collaboration between Atlas Copco, CYDA, and the local community, breathing new life
United Way Hyderabad created a meaningful social change in backing initiatives that uplifted marginalized groups, particularly those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Pritesh Kamble, who leads the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, has been a guiding force for many individuals. In a world where pursuing one’s passion often comes with significant challenges,
By Soumyashree Mohanty Imagine getting your first period and being told to sit outside the exam hall to write your paper. Shocking, right? But this actually happened. A young Dalit girl from a private school in Tamil Nadu was forced to sit outside the exam hall during her exam because
By Nitin Jadhav “माझं नाव कोली राजेश पावरा. हे बघा पोरीनो, १६-१७ वर्षी लग्न करू नका. त्यासाठी मी केलेली चूक कायम लक्षात ठेवा. मी १५-१६ वर्षी लग्न केलं होत. मी स्वतः माझ्या नव-याला घेऊन पळून गेली होती. आणि माझा मालक (नवरा) मरून मेला आहे. माझी खूप वाईट परिस्थिती झाली आहे.
By Soumyashree Mohanty In a remarkable turn of events, students at rural schools in Maharashtra have made headlines. Thanks to a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) awareness session conducted by the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), these young changemakers realized the importance of cleanliness and took action. After
Coforge CSR activities have transformed the lives of many women who need support to be an aspiring entrepreneur. Ms. Bhagyashree Waghmare, Project Officer, YouthAid Foundation writes about the journey of Bhakti Bharat Mahetar as an entrepreneur. EDPs play a critical role in equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills, fostering innovation, and
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