Stories

Forging Identity Through Adversity

By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA Supported by United Way Hyderabad In India, the transgender community continues to face severe challenges in gaining equal opportunities, dignity, and acceptance in mainstream society. Even though legal recognition has progressed over the years, daily life for many remains marked by discrimination,

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Humanitarian Response to Maharashtra Floods

September 2025, heavy rains brought widespread devastation across Maharashtra. The state recorded nearly double its usual rainfall, leading to overflow of rivers such as Sina, Bhima, Man, Terna, and Manjara. This caused significant flooding in several districts, including Solapur and Dharashiv (Osmanabad). What began as continuous rain soon turned into

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How a School in Ozarkarwadi Became a Model for Water Conservation

Vishal Linge, Technical Expert – Water Conservation at CYDA, shares an inspiring story of how a small rural school in Ozarkarwadi turned a challenge into an opportunity through innovative water conservation practices. Supported by Microsoft, the initiative demonstrates how simple yet effective interventions can transform not only a school’s water

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Identity Is Not a Barrier

By Pritesh Kamble, Head Inclusion Unit, CYDA Dnyaneshwar Dongave lives in Bhavsar Chowk, Nanded, with his wife and two children. He is originally from Hingoli district and works as a vegetable vendor. He is a bisexual man who believes in living with dignity and providing for his family. In 2019,

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Roots of Celebration

By Yuvraj Rathod, MIS Executive, CYDA We are all familiar with the term ‘DJ’. But are we equally familiar with the soulful charm of traditional music – music that flows through tablas, dholkis, sitar, flutes, and harmoniums, carrying an ambience that is pure, clean, and timeless. While loud DJs and

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Solapur Needs Us – Now More Than Ever

While Solapur district was slowly recovering from the devastating floods, it was struck once again. This time, due to relentless overnight rains. In response to the devastating floods in South Solapur Taluka, CYDA’s Disaster Response team carried out a rapid field assessment on 28th September 2025. The sudden release of

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Forging Identity Through Adversity

By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA Supported by United Way Hyderabad In India, the transgender community continues to face severe challenges in gaining equal opportunities, dignity, and acceptance in mainstream society. Even though legal recognition has progressed over the years, daily life for many remains marked by discrimination,

Read More »

Humanitarian Response to Maharashtra Floods

September 2025, heavy rains brought widespread devastation across Maharashtra. The state recorded nearly double its usual rainfall, leading to overflow of rivers such as Sina, Bhima, Man, Terna, and Manjara. This caused significant flooding in several districts, including Solapur and Dharashiv (Osmanabad). What began as continuous rain soon turned into

Read More »

How a School in Ozarkarwadi Became a Model for Water Conservation

Vishal Linge, Technical Expert – Water Conservation at CYDA, shares an inspiring story of how a small rural school in Ozarkarwadi turned a challenge into an opportunity through innovative water conservation practices. Supported by Microsoft, the initiative demonstrates how simple yet effective interventions can transform not only a school’s water

Read More »

Identity Is Not a Barrier

By Pritesh Kamble, Head Inclusion Unit, CYDA Dnyaneshwar Dongave lives in Bhavsar Chowk, Nanded, with his wife and two children. He is originally from Hingoli district and works as a vegetable vendor. He is a bisexual man who believes in living with dignity and providing for his family. In 2019,

Read More »

Roots of Celebration

By Yuvraj Rathod, MIS Executive, CYDA We are all familiar with the term ‘DJ’. But are we equally familiar with the soulful charm of traditional music – music that flows through tablas, dholkis, sitar, flutes, and harmoniums, carrying an ambience that is pure, clean, and timeless. While loud DJs and

Read More »

Solapur Needs Us – Now More Than Ever

While Solapur district was slowly recovering from the devastating floods, it was struck once again. This time, due to relentless overnight rains. In response to the devastating floods in South Solapur Taluka, CYDA’s Disaster Response team carried out a rapid field assessment on 28th September 2025. The sudden release of

Read More »