Collective action, sustained commitment, and meaningful partnerships can accelerate positive change in society. The transformative journey of Manu stands as a powerful example of this. Through the Entrepreneurship Development Program, Intel, in collaboration with CYDA, helped uplift the lives of marginalised individuals. Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at
The article is written by Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA. Discrimination is a word we’re all familiar with. It shows up in many forms-through caste, colour, class, and gender. While policies have been created to reduce inequality, some forms of discrimination continue silently. One such example is the
महासागरात आपण हिमनग बघतो तेव्हा त्याचे एकदम छोटेस टोक दिसते पण पाण्याच्या खाली मोठा पर्वत असतो. याची प्रचिती आली जेव्हा नंदुरबारच्या २२४ आदिवासी गरोदर महिलांचा पूर्व-प्रसूतीदरम्यान घ्यायच्या काळजीचा डेटावर काम करताना. निमित्त होते “सकल समाज क्रांतीसाठी, आरोग्य पोषण अभियान” या प्रकल्पाचे. नंदुरबार जिल्यातील शहादा तालुक्यातल्या १० गावांमध्ये ‘के कॉर्प फौंडेशन’
Creating real change for the LGBTQIA+ community takes consistent effort, meaningful collaboration, and inclusive support systems. Vikram Gaikwad’s (name changed) journey reflects how collective action between civil society and public institutions can open doors to opportunity and equality. United Way Hyderabad, in collaboration with CYDA, has been implementing focused programs
Empowered by the support of Samhita and guided by Manisha Bhalerao from YouthAid Foundation, Savita Jadhav transformed her small tailoring business into a steady source of income and self-respect. Her journey demonstrates how timely mentorship, financial tools, and practical knowledge can spark genuine change and help rural women develop into
This is the inspiring story of Anjali Agrahari, a young woman from Nashik who turned her struggles into stepping stones toward a brighter future. The Non-Traditional Livelihood (NTL) program, is implemented by Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) with the support of Bajaj Finserv, played a key role in
Collective action, sustained commitment, and meaningful partnerships can accelerate positive change in society. The transformative journey of Manu stands as a powerful example of this. Through the Entrepreneurship Development Program, Intel, in collaboration with CYDA, helped uplift the lives of marginalised individuals. Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at
The article is written by Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA. Discrimination is a word we’re all familiar with. It shows up in many forms-through caste, colour, class, and gender. While policies have been created to reduce inequality, some forms of discrimination continue silently. One such example is the
महासागरात आपण हिमनग बघतो तेव्हा त्याचे एकदम छोटेस टोक दिसते पण पाण्याच्या खाली मोठा पर्वत असतो. याची प्रचिती आली जेव्हा नंदुरबारच्या २२४ आदिवासी गरोदर महिलांचा पूर्व-प्रसूतीदरम्यान घ्यायच्या काळजीचा डेटावर काम करताना. निमित्त होते “सकल समाज क्रांतीसाठी, आरोग्य पोषण अभियान” या प्रकल्पाचे. नंदुरबार जिल्यातील शहादा तालुक्यातल्या १० गावांमध्ये ‘के कॉर्प फौंडेशन’
Creating real change for the LGBTQIA+ community takes consistent effort, meaningful collaboration, and inclusive support systems. Vikram Gaikwad’s (name changed) journey reflects how collective action between civil society and public institutions can open doors to opportunity and equality. United Way Hyderabad, in collaboration with CYDA, has been implementing focused programs
Empowered by the support of Samhita and guided by Manisha Bhalerao from YouthAid Foundation, Savita Jadhav transformed her small tailoring business into a steady source of income and self-respect. Her journey demonstrates how timely mentorship, financial tools, and practical knowledge can spark genuine change and help rural women develop into
This is the inspiring story of Anjali Agrahari, a young woman from Nashik who turned her struggles into stepping stones toward a brighter future. The Non-Traditional Livelihood (NTL) program, is implemented by Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) with the support of Bajaj Finserv, played a key role in
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