By Pramodini Naik, Program Manager, CYDA As the five-year journey of partnership between CYDA and Help for Children in Need Foundation (HCNF) we reflect with immense gratitude on the transformational impact made possible in the lives of adolescents from the Tadiwala Road slum community in Pune. Through HCNF’s unwavering support,
In a landmark moment for Indian youth leadership, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) represented India at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from April 15–17. The forum convened youth leaders, policymakers, and UN agencies from across the globe, all
Actively supporting grassroots initiatives in Nanded, Intel has made a meaningful impact in uplifting marginalized communities, particularly those within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. A driving force behind this progress is Pritesh Kamble, Director of the Rainbow Roots Foundation, whose steadfast dedication and leadership have empowered countless individuals. His work has developed
The ASK Foundation’s support in providing Matikalp water purifiers has brought real change to families in remote villages like Andharpada. For Jamuna Rohidas Pawara, it meant a safe and dependable source of drinking water—ending years of illness and daily hardship. Milind Patil, Project Coordinator at CYDA, shares, “Jamuna’s story shows
By championing grassroots efforts for social impact, particularly in Nanded, Intel has supported meaningfully to the empowerment of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQIA+ community. A pivotal contributor to this progress is Pritesh Kamble, who serves as the Director of the Rainbow Roots Foundation. His dedication and leadership have inspired countless
Session IV of the YESummit highlights the integration of traditional business practices with modern technology. It emphasizes that traditional businesses should embrace new technologies while preserving their core values and uniqueness. The session was moderated by Mr. Arun R. J., Assistant Professor at CHRIST University, Kengeri Campus, and co-moderated by
By Pramodini Naik, Program Manager, CYDA As the five-year journey of partnership between CYDA and Help for Children in Need Foundation (HCNF) we reflect with immense gratitude on the transformational impact made possible in the lives of adolescents from the Tadiwala Road slum community in Pune. Through HCNF’s unwavering support,
In a landmark moment for Indian youth leadership, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) represented India at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from April 15–17. The forum convened youth leaders, policymakers, and UN agencies from across the globe, all
Actively supporting grassroots initiatives in Nanded, Intel has made a meaningful impact in uplifting marginalized communities, particularly those within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. A driving force behind this progress is Pritesh Kamble, Director of the Rainbow Roots Foundation, whose steadfast dedication and leadership have empowered countless individuals. His work has developed
The ASK Foundation’s support in providing Matikalp water purifiers has brought real change to families in remote villages like Andharpada. For Jamuna Rohidas Pawara, it meant a safe and dependable source of drinking water—ending years of illness and daily hardship. Milind Patil, Project Coordinator at CYDA, shares, “Jamuna’s story shows
By championing grassroots efforts for social impact, particularly in Nanded, Intel has supported meaningfully to the empowerment of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQIA+ community. A pivotal contributor to this progress is Pritesh Kamble, who serves as the Director of the Rainbow Roots Foundation. His dedication and leadership have inspired countless
Session IV of the YESummit highlights the integration of traditional business practices with modern technology. It emphasizes that traditional businesses should embrace new technologies while preserving their core values and uniqueness. The session was moderated by Mr. Arun R. J., Assistant Professor at CHRIST University, Kengeri Campus, and co-moderated by
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