Youth for Social Development (YSD)

🌱 Clean Villages, Strong Systems 🌱 🚛 Door-to-door waste collection launched in 16 GPs of Rangeilunda Ganjam 🔧 YSD strengthens GP systems post #ODF by aligning #GPDP with #SBMG & #ODFPlus, engaging SHGs & VWSCs 🎯 21 of 32 GPs covered. #ClimateResilience #WasteManagement

🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day! We honor the spirit of democracy and the strength of our Constitution.We believe the future of India shines brightest when people are empowered.Together, let’s uphold justice, equality, and unity building a Republic that thrives on inclusion & resilience.

🕊️ Birds are vital indicators of our planet’s health. On National Bird Day, let’s protect habitats, reduce pollution, and build climate resilience so their skies remain full of life, song, and hope 🌍 #NationalBirdDay #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity #ProtectBirdsProtectPlanet

Our Community Learning Facilitator Ritika Parida from Purusottampur has developed creative teaching–learning materials that make play-based and joyful learning engaging for primary children.Her work strengthens foundational literacy FLNand supports the #NIPUNBharat Mission 👏📚

🌿 Season’s Greetings & New Year Wishes🌿 This 2026, we carry renewed hope,deeper resolve& collective purpose. Change grows through courage,compassion& collaboration. May we listen deeply,act boldly&work collectively,protect our environment&expand opportunities for the margins.💚

🌟 Proud moment for YSD! 🌟 Honoured at the Cognizant Outreach event in Bhubaneswar. Cognizant volunteers have been supporting digital literacy sessions at our centres in Khallikote —helping underprivileged children learn computer skills & digital tools Thank you @Cognizant !

🌟Proud to share that Youth for Social Development YSD is now Great Place to Work® Certified! 🎉 A big thank you to our amazing team—your trust, feedback, and commitment to a positive, inclusive culture made this possible. Here’s to a workplace built on respect, collaboration!

🚨 Cyclone Montha Alert: we are on the Ganjam coast working round the clock to support vulnerable families.Fishermen settlements to low-lying hamlets —no one is left behind. 🌧️🌊 ✅ Move to safe shelters ✅ Stock essentials ✅ Trust official info ✅ Care for the vulnerable

🪔 This Diwali, let’s light up lives with dignity, learning & hope. At YSD, we believe every spark of courage, every diya of knowledge, and every flame of justice fuels a brighter, inclusive tomorrow. 🌟 #Diwali2025 #LightForChange #Odisha

🌟 Excited to participate Close Mentoring Programme with #Khelghar #WiproFoundation ! We're empowering community learning facilitators with play-based, arts-integrated tools for joyful, child-centred learning. 📚🎨🎭 Together, we're sparking deep learning & equity! 💫

🇮🇳 On #IndependenceDay Special Gram Sabhas across 3 blocks in Ganjam—sparking grassroots democracy. 🌱 2,100+ citizens (45% women) voiced needs on pensions, housing, roads, water, and more. 💬 200+ children demanded safer spaces.These voices shaped with commitments. #GramSwaraj

We’re hiring a Fundraising Coordinator in Berhampur, Odisha! _Build CSR & HNI partnerships _Write grant proposals &run campaigns _Manage CRM 3–5 yrs NGO fundraising& grant-writing exp. Apply by Aug 18, 2025 careerysd@gmail.com ysdindia.org/get-involved/ #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs

We're improving foundational literacy & numeracy in remote Ganjam blocks under #NIPUNOdisha 🌱 ✅ ASER-based assessments 🎯 40-day bridge courses with activity-based learning 🎨 Co-designed TLMs for joyful classrooms 🤝 Working closely withFLN teachers #FLN #EducationForAll

We’re working closely with SHGs & VWSCs to make every Gram Panchayat in Rangeilunda block WASH compliant & climate resilient 🌱💧 Through detailed consultations,clear stakeholder roles & strong coordination, we’re building sustainable, community-led systems. #ClimateResilience

Honored to host Mr. K. Gopinath, Mr. Govind & Mihir K Mohanty from @DhwaniFoundation at YSD! A day rich with insights—exploring our evolution, founder’s journey & engaging with board and programme teams. Grateful for the meaningful exchange! #ChangeManagement #LeadershipJourney

Our flagship M.Sc. programmes are truly one of a kind—carefully crafted to address the most pressing developmental challenges of our time. Behind these thoughtfully designed offerings dedicated minds who envisioned and curated them with passion and purpose.

🌸 For us, gender equity isn’t just a principle — it’s a practice. Our Finance & Compliance Officer Birajini Devi is deepening that commitment at a powerful workshop on Gender Integration & Women’s Leadership for Social Impact. 💪🌍 #GenderEquity #LeadershipMatters #SocialImpact

🎊We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible organisations joining cohort 2 of EquiLead’s #Gender Accelerator Programme! #LeadWithEquity #GenderAccelerator #InclusiveWorkplaces

Honored to host Dr.Namesh Killemsetty, our Vice-President in a field visit! He engaged with our Community Learning Centre, Women Citizen Group, adolescents & beneficiaries—plus tuned into our Community Radio programme amplifying local voices.Grateful for his insights and support.

🎉 A vibrant end to our Summer Camp in Purusottampur! Children amazed local officials with creative Language,Math &Science projects at the fair. 🌟 Volunteer educators were also applauded for their tireless efforts to boost learning this summer.Grateful for such inspiring energy!