Stories

Equality: It Starts at Home

By Shaheena Mehaboob, Project Coordinator, Goa Supported by Persistent Foundation Gender encompasses more than simply identifying as a boy or a girl; it involves the roles, opportunities, and responsibilities that society associates with each gender. Unfortunately, many of these expectations are based on old beliefs that limit what boys and

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चूल-मूलच्या रहाटगाडग्यात अडकलेली कुसुम कशी बनली “बिलिंग काउंटर कॅशिअर”!

By Aarti Berad, Gender Specialist, Supported by – Bajaj Finserv अहिल्यानगर स्किल सेंटरमध्ये प्रशिक्षण घेतलेल्या कुसुमच्या आयुष्यात परिवर्तन घडले आहे, न संपणारी आर्थिक संकटे, मर्यादीत शिक्षण आणि कौटुंबिक जबाबदाऱ्या यांचा सामना करत ती उभी राहिली YouthAid Foundation (YAF) संस्थेच्या साथीनं कोण आहे कुसुम? कुसुम किरण साने, वय 35 वर्ष, शिक्षण

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Rainwater Harvesting: Securing Water and Learning in Schools

By Vikas Mhaske, Program Manager, CYDA Across India, many schools face water shortages. This lack of water harms children’s health and affects their learning and growth. Studies and global monitoring reports indicate that inadequate water and sanitation in schools lead to lower attendance and poorer academic performance (World Health Organisation,

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Unmasking True Potential

Pritesh Kamble, Inclusion Unit Head Supported by Intel Sunil is a young man from Nanded who identifies himself as gay.He lives with his family, who work hard to meet their daily needs. Though it took a little time, his parents eventually accepted his identity with understanding and love. He also

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A Journey from Passion to a Successful Young Entrepreneur

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, Inclusion Unit Supported by United Way Hyderabad Sunny, a 19-year-old from Pune, is a non-binary individual who comes from a marginalised family of five: mother, father, brother, and grandmother. Despite societal challenges, Sunny’s family has always been supportive, encouraging him to follow his passions. From

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Empowered by Identity

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, CYDA Supported By – Intel In today’s world, being accepted for who you are is still not easy. It takes real courage to live openly and honestly. Shyam’s story shows how confidence and hard work can turn struggles into strength. Even after facing rejection and

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Equality: It Starts at Home

By Shaheena Mehaboob, Project Coordinator, Goa Supported by Persistent Foundation Gender encompasses more than simply identifying as a boy or a girl; it involves the roles, opportunities, and responsibilities that society associates with each gender. Unfortunately, many of these expectations are based on old beliefs that limit what boys and

Read More »

चूल-मूलच्या रहाटगाडग्यात अडकलेली कुसुम कशी बनली “बिलिंग काउंटर कॅशिअर”!

By Aarti Berad, Gender Specialist, Supported by – Bajaj Finserv अहिल्यानगर स्किल सेंटरमध्ये प्रशिक्षण घेतलेल्या कुसुमच्या आयुष्यात परिवर्तन घडले आहे, न संपणारी आर्थिक संकटे, मर्यादीत शिक्षण आणि कौटुंबिक जबाबदाऱ्या यांचा सामना करत ती उभी राहिली YouthAid Foundation (YAF) संस्थेच्या साथीनं कोण आहे कुसुम? कुसुम किरण साने, वय 35 वर्ष, शिक्षण

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Rainwater Harvesting: Securing Water and Learning in Schools

By Vikas Mhaske, Program Manager, CYDA Across India, many schools face water shortages. This lack of water harms children’s health and affects their learning and growth. Studies and global monitoring reports indicate that inadequate water and sanitation in schools lead to lower attendance and poorer academic performance (World Health Organisation,

Read More »

Unmasking True Potential

Pritesh Kamble, Inclusion Unit Head Supported by Intel Sunil is a young man from Nanded who identifies himself as gay.He lives with his family, who work hard to meet their daily needs. Though it took a little time, his parents eventually accepted his identity with understanding and love. He also

Read More »

A Journey from Passion to a Successful Young Entrepreneur

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, Inclusion Unit Supported by United Way Hyderabad Sunny, a 19-year-old from Pune, is a non-binary individual who comes from a marginalised family of five: mother, father, brother, and grandmother. Despite societal challenges, Sunny’s family has always been supportive, encouraging him to follow his passions. From

Read More »

Empowered by Identity

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, CYDA Supported By – Intel In today’s world, being accepted for who you are is still not easy. It takes real courage to live openly and honestly. Shyam’s story shows how confidence and hard work can turn struggles into strength. Even after facing rejection and

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