By Adya Das. When I first heard about CYDA (Centre for Youth Development and Activities) through my PGDM college’s CSR initiative, I was immediately drawn to its core values—empowering young people and working toward inclusive community development. It felt like more than just an opportunity to earn credits; it felt

United Way Hyderabad’s social impact has been instrumental in supporting projects that uplift marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQIA+ population. Their support ensures that stories like Dherandar’s are not just heard but also celebrated. Pritesh Kamble, Unit Head of the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, has empowered countless individuals and reinforced the

By Soumyashree Mohanty Recently, a video surfaced on social media. In the video, a girl shares her ordeal. You can feel the pain in her voice and see the hurt in her eyes. She talks about how her brothers are treated differently. They are given phones and allowed to choose

By A J Philip Dear Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji, First of all, let me congratulate you for successfully piloting the Waqf Bill, now rechristened UMEED, which in both Hindi and Urdu means “Hope”. I am sure President Droupadi Murmu will soon give her assent to the Bill and it will

The remarkable journey of Gitanjali’s inspiring transformation from struggle to success showcases how the support and guidance of Coforge in promoting entrepreneurship have empowered her and sparked hope and confidence in countless young women. Mayur Ghadsingh, Program Officer at Youth Aid Foundation, writes about the her journey to success. In

By Pritesh Kamble Life is a journey filled with struggles, triumphs, and self-discovery. For transgender individuals like me, the journey to acceptance and recognition is even more challenging. My name is Mannat Farida Baksh, a proud transgender woman from Nanded, and this is my story of perseverance, self-belief, and the