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Unstoppable Women: Celebrating Economic Strength and Resilience.

Reports ImpactLens. International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by YouthAid Foundation and CYDA, with the support of the Coforge Volunteer Program, at CreatiCity Mall, Yerwada. Hundreds of dedicated women, who have benefited from Non-Traditional Livelihood (NTL) programs and micro-entrepreneurship initiatives, gathered to celebrate the joy of economic empowerment

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How Shanthi Transformed Gender Roles and Built Inclusive Spaces

By  Jeyaganesh K, Apoorva S and Priya Babu Vrutti has been working closely with the LGBTQIA+ community for over a year, implementing the Vaagai Project to foster sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. Supported by Ford Motor Company and in collaboration with Born2Win Social Welfare Trust and Vidivelli Thirunangaigal Nalavazhvu Sangam (VTNS),

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Landmark Initiative for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Kannur

By Pritesh Kamble   In a groundbreaking stride towards fostering equality, dignity, and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community, Snehotsavam 2K25 unfolded as a historic event in Kannur, Kerala on February 22, 2025. CYDA Kerala in collaboration with Snehatheeram Charitable Society, organised this vibrant gathering which drew 256 participants, including LGBTQIA+ individuals,

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Unstoppable Women: Celebrating Economic Strength and Resilience.

Reports ImpactLens. International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by YouthAid Foundation and CYDA, with the support of the Coforge Volunteer Program, at CreatiCity Mall, Yerwada. Hundreds of dedicated women, who have benefited from Non-Traditional Livelihood (NTL) programs and micro-entrepreneurship initiatives, gathered to celebrate the joy of economic empowerment

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How Shanthi Transformed Gender Roles and Built Inclusive Spaces

By  Jeyaganesh K, Apoorva S and Priya Babu Vrutti has been working closely with the LGBTQIA+ community for over a year, implementing the Vaagai Project to foster sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. Supported by Ford Motor Company and in collaboration with Born2Win Social Welfare Trust and Vidivelli Thirunangaigal Nalavazhvu Sangam (VTNS),

Read More »

Landmark Initiative for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Kannur

By Pritesh Kamble   In a groundbreaking stride towards fostering equality, dignity, and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community, Snehotsavam 2K25 unfolded as a historic event in Kannur, Kerala on February 22, 2025. CYDA Kerala in collaboration with Snehatheeram Charitable Society, organised this vibrant gathering which drew 256 participants, including LGBTQIA+ individuals,

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