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YEFI Launched: Democratising Grassroots Entrepreneurship in India

Young woman transforms one acre into hope and prosperity

Across the world, women cultivate crops, manage livestock, preserve seeds, and sustain families—yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), spotlighting their vital role in food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and rural economies. ImpactLens will amplify their stories and advocate strengthening

TERRE DES HOMMES (TDH) Germany Marks 50 Years of Child Rights Work in India with Youth-Led Celebrations in Pune

By Impactlens Correspondent Terre Des Hommes Germany marked 50 years of impactful work in India with a two-day celebration held on 3rd and 4th January 2026 at the J P Naik Education & Development Centre, Pune, Maharashtra. The event was organised in partnership with Centre for Youth Development and Activities

YEFI Launched: Democratising Grassroots Entrepreneurship in India

Pune, November 22, 2025 On the occasion of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), celebrated across more than 200 countries, India marked a transformative moment with the launch of the YouthAid Entrepreneurs’ Federation of India (YEFI)—a pioneering national platform dedicated exclusively to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs. The launch event, hosted in Pune, showcased

A Young Innovator in the Making

By Najiya Shaikh, Program Officer Supported by EMpower Sanskruti Kamble, a grade 9 student, is pursuing her education at Agarwal School, Bhosari, Pune. She has always been curious to learn and explore new things. Science has been her favorite subject, she often wondered how the fan worked, why rainbows appeared

Empowering Young Mothers Through Nutrition and Care

By Anamika Dey, Project Coordinator, Supported By Kcorp Charitable Foundation Maternal health and nutrition play a critical role in determining the well-being of both mother and child. In rural and tribal communities, early marriage, low literacy levels and lack of health awareness often contribute to malnutrition and poor maternal outcomes.

Promoting hygiene among young learners through creative soap-making

By Sushil Zadode, Project Coordinator, Nagpur Supported by Persistent Foundation Handwashing with soap is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect individuals, particularly the younger ones, from diseases such as diarrhea, cough, cold and skin infections. It removes dirt, bacteria, and viruses that water alone cannot. Regular

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Turning slopes into hope and transforming Farming in Diksal Village

Suryakant Chavan, Watershed Expert, CYDA Diksal village in Sangola block is known for its drought-prone conditions, where farming has always been a struggle. With an average annual rainfall of only 623 mm (2025) and groundwater levels dropping to around 5 meters below ground level, farmers usually faced continuous problems and

The Inspiring Journey of Bapu Narute and Manashanti Chai Bar

Bapu Narute is today recognised as a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Manashanti Chai Bar. His journey did not begin with big business dreams, but with a simple village life, strong values, and many responsibilities. Bapu comes from an agricultural family. He grew up in a rural area with

Smoke to Sustainability: How Fulenagar Village in Nashik is Driving Change with Biogas

Somnath Dabhade, Assistant Director, CYDA We are all aware of the ongoing war and its impact on daily life. One of the major challenges emerging from this situation is the shortage and rising cost of LPG gas. This has directly affected household cooking and increased the financial burden on families,

Are Marginalised Women in India Paying the Price for Safer AI?

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA We use digital platforms every day. We scroll, watch, and react without thinking about how the system works. Many times, we see a warning before sensitive content. It tells us that the content may include violence, abuse, or disturbing visuals. We are

Turning slopes into hope and transforming Farming in Diksal Village

The Inspiring Journey of Bapu Narute and Manashanti Chai Bar

Smoke to Sustainability: How Fulenagar Village in Nashik is Driving Change with Biogas

Are Marginalised Women in India Paying the Price for Safer AI?

Global Hunger Index (GHI) – Why is India still grappling with Hunger?

Dr Nageswara Rao, Joint Director, CYDA The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a peer-reviewed annual report published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. In 2024, the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, joined as an academic partner responsible for calculating and developing

World Health Day: Rethinking Health through the Lens of Youth Well-being

By Dr Nitin Jadhav, Jt Director, CYDA Every year on 7 April, World Health Day is observed to highlight important health issues around the world. This year’s theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” encourages people to rely on facts, evidence, and scientific knowledge to protect and improve public health.