Stories

From Dreams to Reality: A journey of resilience and empowerment

Initiatives supported by United Way Hyderabad have played a crucial role in empowering individuals like Dhananjay, helping them not only survive but also succeed. Under the guidance of Pritesh Kamble, Director of Rainbow Roots Foundation, these efforts continue to open new doors and inspire others in the LGBTQIA+ community to

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Empowering Change – Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

Transgender individuals in India often face societal rejection and limited access to fundamental rights and opportunities. This marginalization forces them into lives of poverty, with begging and survival sex work as some of the few options available. This case study highlights Santosh Gathadi’s inspiring journey from social exclusion to entrepreneurial

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The Courage to Ignite Change

Society often discriminates against the LGBTQIA+ community, denying them equal opportunities, respect, and support. But stories like Madhuri Vairage’s show that change is possible. With the dedicated efforts of Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, and strong support from United Way Hyderabad, Madhuri’s journey of courage and

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Young women secure their space in male-dominated roles

CYDA’s NTL program provides targeted training and mentorship that not only equips women like Parveen for employment but also reshapes mindsets, challenges patriarchal norms, and restores dignity through new opportunities. The support of Bajaj Finserv and the dedicated efforts led by Swati Shirtar, Program Manager of CYDA’s Gender Unit, have

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From Dreams to Reality: A journey of resilience and empowerment

Initiatives supported by United Way Hyderabad have played a crucial role in empowering individuals like Dhananjay, helping them not only survive but also succeed. Under the guidance of Pritesh Kamble, Director of Rainbow Roots Foundation, these efforts continue to open new doors and inspire others in the LGBTQIA+ community to

Read More »

Empowering Change – Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

Transgender individuals in India often face societal rejection and limited access to fundamental rights and opportunities. This marginalization forces them into lives of poverty, with begging and survival sex work as some of the few options available. This case study highlights Santosh Gathadi’s inspiring journey from social exclusion to entrepreneurial

Read More »

The Courage to Ignite Change

Society often discriminates against the LGBTQIA+ community, denying them equal opportunities, respect, and support. But stories like Madhuri Vairage’s show that change is possible. With the dedicated efforts of Pritesh Kamble, Head of the Inclusion Unit at CYDA, and strong support from United Way Hyderabad, Madhuri’s journey of courage and

Read More »

Young women secure their space in male-dominated roles

CYDA’s NTL program provides targeted training and mentorship that not only equips women like Parveen for employment but also reshapes mindsets, challenges patriarchal norms, and restores dignity through new opportunities. The support of Bajaj Finserv and the dedicated efforts led by Swati Shirtar, Program Manager of CYDA’s Gender Unit, have

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