The Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 with the mission to create sustainable improvements in the socio-economic conditions of disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Led by a team of experienced and trained social workers in various fields, YCDA focuses on key program areas, including Education and Child Protection, Youth Development and Livelihood Promotion. The organization’s headquarters is located in Baunsuni village, Boudh district, Odisha, where all activities are managed. To ensure effective program implementation, cluster and project offices have been established at the field level. YCDA collaborates with like-minded organizations, foundations, corporate bodies, and various government departments to fulfil its mission.
An institution is no place for a child. YCDA works with children’s homes and communities to actively
Life skill, mental health conditions, safe menstrual hygiene continue to endanger adolescents across the state. New health problems are on the rise, especially in areas affected by poverty pose threats to children and adolescents.
To help prevent family disintegration it is important to strengthen families so that they can support and provide a safe home for their children. Family strengthening includes skills training, creating employment opportunities, as well as support to
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.
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.
We are pleased to announce the establishment of a Community Learning Lab, representing a distinctive approach dedicated to the comprehensive development of children throughout their educational journey. This initiative aims to foster connectivity between children and their community, enhancing the overall joyful learning.
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.
The Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1993 with the mission to create sustainable improvements in the socio-economic conditions of disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
Thank you for the beautiful visit. It has been such a joy to see all the love from the families for the children. YCDA is a wonderful organization, and it is an honor to walk a long way along with you in this walk.
The work of YCDA is clearly making a difference in the lives of many. Great job to all who makes this mission their focus. I appreciate the opportunity to visit and learn more.
Visited YCDA for a specific assignment and had a very good learning experience with staff and management; they extended all support and cooperation. Wonderful team keep going.
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.
