Pune: 10th January 2025 by ImpactLens Correspondent Foundation days in the development sector are usually moments of retrospection—annual reports, panel discussions, workshops, and carefully drafted speeches. They are important, but they often mirror the very routines staff navigate all year. In its  28th Foundation Day celebrations, Centre for Youth Development

Bharti Pandey, Chamoli, Uttarakhand My childhood was full of challenges. My mother and siblings endured years of domestic violence, which impacted our physical and mental health. Somehow, I completed my schooling in the village and moved to Almora to pursue my BA. While studying, I worked as a local reporter

Pramila Majhi, Rayagada, Odisha My journey from a small village girl to an environmental conservationist and community leader has been possible because of the support of TDH, Living Farms, and my parents’ belief in me. I spent my childhood close to nature. Later, my father enrolled me in a hostel-based

The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to every citizen. On paper, everyone is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. However, the reality is very different for many sections of society. Women and LGBTQIA+ persons continue to face discrimination, control, and exclusion at multiple levels, including families, communities, workplaces, and

Atul Kumar, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh My journey began in 2005 when I was just 8 years old. With the aim of bringing out-of-school children into the mainstream education, PACE started a bridge course center in our village and formed a Child Rights Forum. Through this forum, I learned about