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Who we are

Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) a Non - Government Organization established in the year 1993 with the objective to bring sustainable change in the socio-economic condition of disadvantaged and oppressed masses in the community with a group of experienced and trained social workers on different subjects. The head office of the organization is situated at village Baunsuni of Boudh district; Orissa and all organizational affairs are being carried out from the head office itself. For the smooth management of the programmes cluster offices and project offices are set up at field level.
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Sustainabilitfy

Care Leavers' Association

In order to build solidarity among the young adults who are leaving alternative care arrangements after attaining 18 years of age, a “Care Leavers’ Association” is formed in the state and steps are taken to integrate them to the mainstream society.

Farmers Producer Organisation

Farmer Producer organisations (FPOs) are formed in the areas to enable members to access financial inputs and technological support. The producer groups are created at village level to organize collection, processing, storage and marketing of their produces at better values.

Adolescent Resource Centre

We have formed community adolescent resource centers where we impart important information on adolescence health & hygiene. We also provide career guidance as well as link them to various Govt. schemes.

Centre for Skill Development and Placement

Centre for Skill Development and Placement supports them through career guidance, providing in-house training and link with appropriate skill training programmes and demonstrate effective program models to support in making relevant career choices based on the career preparation process.

Stories that Inspire

Inspiring community with leadership
When a woman is a sarpanch, the basic problems relating to the health of women and children are addressed.
Sudha Manirathanam
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With grit and courage, she became a Hero
A 45-year-old tribal woman from Orissa, Arna Majhi struggled to make ends meet as a farmer. That was until her zeal to be successful in l..
Arna Majhi
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Recent News

First Foster Care in Sundargarh District of Odisha
06, Jul, 2020

First Foster Care in Sundargarh District of Odisha
YCDA salutes the corona warriors in the land of
30, May, 2020

YCDA salutes the corona warriors in the land of "Utkala"
Distribution of Nutrition & Hygiene kits to caregiver families
21, May, 2020

Distribution of Nutrition & Hygiene kits to caregiver families
APPI supported Kharif paddy seeds distribution to 1500 small and marginalized farmers
20, Jun, 2020

APPI supported Kharif paddy seeds distribution to 1500 small and marginalized farmers
Relief to 32 families of ICPS sponsored children
18, May, 2020

Relief to 32 families of ICPS sponsored children
8 children from saved from getting institutionalized during COVID-19
15, May, 2020

8 children from saved from getting institutionalized during COVID-19
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Endorsements

Johan Veenstra
Principal Comenius College, Netherlands
Thank you for the warm hospitality! We are extremely impressed by your motivation, goals and the way you are working to achieve it. The staff are very professional, gentle and helpful. Talking about the teachers, they are very fine and hardworking people who can make the difference for the children. At last but not the least, you have an inspiring leader. We wish to see you again India or Holland!
Tripta Biekram
Kinderpostzegels, Netherlands
Thank you for showing me your work. You are doing an amazing job. The team members are motivated which is very good. Hope to meet you again soon!
Neelabja Mukherjee
Save The Children, India
Thanks a lot for giving us an opportunity to visit some wonderful ICDS/ Schools. The work on the groups is really impressive. Working to ensure better future for children and YCDA workers committed towards this is worth praising. Let’s build better tomorrow and start right now and early. All the Best!
Amy Flynn Eldridge
Love Without Boundaries
The work that YCDA is doing in Odisha is so life-changing. On our visit to your programs, the care and concern for every single child was so apparent. We are so impressed with the wide range of services offered to vulnerable children to ensure each one has the best future possible. YCDA’s foster care is a model which will hopefully inspire others that family care and love is the right of every child. Thank you for everything you do! Many prayers for your continued success.

Our Partners

Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives
Basic Needs India
BRLF
Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)
Childline India Foundation
Edukans
Global Giving
Kinderpostzegels
Love without Boundaries
NABARD
SEWA Bharat
Govt. of Odisha
TATA Consultancy Services