Stories

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

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 Maharashtra Forest Department

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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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WASH Mitra: Redefining Roles, Empowering Women

Yogesh Nerpagar, Assistant Director, CYDA Supported by UNICEF and Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra Across India’s villages, women are often regarded as primary caregivers, responsible for managing household chores. When women step into non-traditional livelihoods, such as plumbing, electrical repair, carpentry, or masonry, the impact extends far beyond income. It

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NTL Programme Empowers Single Mother

Women across India continue to struggle for recognition of their abilities. Their skills often remain undervalued, and opportunities in non-traditional fields are limited. To address this gap, CYDA, in collaboration with Bajaj Finserv, has developed the Non-Traditional Livelihood Program, which provides women with opportunities to acquire new skills, build confidence,

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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

Read More »

Biodiversity Conservation Initiative: Plus Valley, Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary

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 Maharashtra Forest Department

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 »

WASH Mitra: Redefining Roles, Empowering Women

Yogesh Nerpagar, Assistant Director, CYDA Supported by UNICEF and Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra Across India’s villages, women are often regarded as primary caregivers, responsible for managing household chores. When women step into non-traditional livelihoods, such as plumbing, electrical repair, carpentry, or masonry, the impact extends far beyond income. It

Read More »

NTL Programme Empowers Single Mother

Women across India continue to struggle for recognition of their abilities. Their skills often remain undervalued, and opportunities in non-traditional fields are limited. To address this gap, CYDA, in collaboration with Bajaj Finserv, has developed the Non-Traditional Livelihood Program, which provides women with opportunities to acquire new skills, build confidence,

Read More »