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OUR FOCUS AREAS

Following a lifecycle approach, CYSD works intensively in three major areas –

Sustainable Livelihoods | Participatory Governance | Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction

Building Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Widening livelihood options in both farm and non-farm sectors is one of the key strategies adopted by CYSD ..

Participatory Governance

CYSD's Participatory Governance work focuses on empowering community in terms of building their understanding..

Fostering a Responsive State

CYSD is working to build and support a strong early learning system at the state, regional and local levels.

Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction

CYSD's response to any disaster is two-fold; when there is any kind of disaster, we immediately rush to the victims with relief
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OUR VISION

An equitable society where women and men can freely realize their full potential, fulfill their rights and responsibilities and lead their life with dignity and self-respect.

OUR MISSION

To enable marginalized women, men and children to improve their quality of life. To this end, CYSD uses issue based research to influence policies from a pro-poor and rights based perspective. It also works to ensure transparent, gender sensitive, accountable and democratic governance by building the capacities of people and organizations in participatory planning.

CORE VALUES

Transparency / Accountability / Integrity / Gender Equity / Participatory Action

OUR REACH

9

DISTRICTS

27

BLOCKS

247

GRAM PANCHAYATS

1133

VILLAGES

600000

POPULATION

Where We Work

CYSD has been empowering the poor and poorest communities in the state of Odisha since 1982. CYSD believes, there is immense untapped potential in Odisha, especially in rural communities, and hence, our focus is on tribal people living in remotest pockets of Odisha. The organization works intensively with the marginalized communities and through partner organizations, we replicate our innovations in all districts of Odisha.

OUR IMPACT

Our programs serve a wide range of communities, from those living in remote rural villages to small towns to slums in major cities.

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

When you support our work, we make a promise: to share stories of the people transforming their lives because of you.

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