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The Power of Second Chance

Puja Matre, Gender Expert, CYDA Kavita Nitin Salve began living with her grandparents and uncle in Wathur Fata, Partur, Jalna district at the age of two. Growing up away from her parents was not easy but her uncle supported her education and taught her patience, courage, and self-reliance. In 2017,

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Sumitra’s Journey: From Housewife to Technician

By Yogesh Nerpagar, Assistant Director, CYDA Supported by : Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra and UNICEF Sumitra Gagare, a 30-year-old woman, lives in the small village of Khatkale, located in the Junnar block of Nashik. Like most women in her village, her life was limited to cooking, cleaning, and looking

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Vaishnavi’s Path Shaped by Her Father’s Effort

By Puja Matre , Gender Expert , CYDA Standing up for one’s rights and speaking out is essential in today’s world, especially for girls and women. While society is progressing and many liberal ideas are promoted, traditional expectations still hold a strong influence. From an early age, many girls are

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Motherhood Is Not a Penalty

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research Associate, CYDA “Woman denied job for being a mother.” Yes, that was the headline. According to a report published in Business Today, a woman from Delhi applied for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) position at a consumer brand. She didn’t get the job-not because of her

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Biodiversity Conservation Initiative: Plus Valley, Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary

bluebxbyyyvip onlyfans thick-pump By Mr. Somnath Dabhade, Assistant Director, CYDA The Western Ghats are one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots and are facing significant ecological stress. To tackle this challenge and promote ecological restoration, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), in collaboration with Microsoft and the

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A Transgender’s Journey from Challenge to Victory

Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, highlights the transformative power of initiatives that empower the LGBTQIA+ community through a business training program. This impactful program, supported by United Way Hyderabad, plays a pivotal role in equipping individuals with essential skills and also provides them with the tools

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The Power of Second Chance

Puja Matre, Gender Expert, CYDA Kavita Nitin Salve began living with her grandparents and uncle in Wathur Fata, Partur, Jalna district at the age of two. Growing up away from her parents was not easy but her uncle supported her education and taught her patience, courage, and self-reliance. In 2017,

Read More »

Sumitra’s Journey: From Housewife to Technician

By Yogesh Nerpagar, Assistant Director, CYDA Supported by : Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra and UNICEF Sumitra Gagare, a 30-year-old woman, lives in the small village of Khatkale, located in the Junnar block of Nashik. Like most women in her village, her life was limited to cooking, cleaning, and looking

Read More »

Vaishnavi’s Path Shaped by Her Father’s Effort

By Puja Matre , Gender Expert , CYDA Standing up for one’s rights and speaking out is essential in today’s world, especially for girls and women. While society is progressing and many liberal ideas are promoted, traditional expectations still hold a strong influence. From an early age, many girls are

Read More »

Motherhood Is Not a Penalty

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research Associate, CYDA “Woman denied job for being a mother.” Yes, that was the headline. According to a report published in Business Today, a woman from Delhi applied for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) position at a consumer brand. She didn’t get the job-not because of her

Read More »

Biodiversity Conservation Initiative: Plus Valley, Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary

bluebxbyyyvip onlyfans thick-pump By Mr. Somnath Dabhade, Assistant Director, CYDA The Western Ghats are one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots and are facing significant ecological stress. To tackle this challenge and promote ecological restoration, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), in collaboration with Microsoft and the

Read More »

A Transgender’s Journey from Challenge to Victory

Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, highlights the transformative power of initiatives that empower the LGBTQIA+ community through a business training program. This impactful program, supported by United Way Hyderabad, plays a pivotal role in equipping individuals with essential skills and also provides them with the tools

Read More »