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
Participatory Governance
Fostering a Responsive State
Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction
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
DISTRICTS
BLOCKS
GRAM PANCHAYATS
VILLAGES
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 us, we promise to share how your generosity is transforming lives.
Forming Producer Group had been convenient for us. Earlier, we used to carry our produce individually to Narayanpatna and sell it at Rs. 18/- per kg plus it incurred us other expenses like transportation cost and buying some consumables. Now, with no extra expenses incurred we have a considerable amount at hand.
Now, we should think about sustenance and find out ways for financial independence. All of us are in support of our Group members and if required, we will also contribute. If these women are thinking so much about the village, then we together will make it possible. A little more support and guidance from CYSD, our group will take flight
Earlier we had no idea of market, whatever price the trader used to quote, we sold our products in same price.
Now, we are learning to do business. Now, we don’t get cheated and check weighing process as well as negotiate price.
We are also trying.
It was the first time I cultivated this tuber in 2015 and the benefit I got from this crop was out of my expectation. This practice doesn’t require dependency on anybody for ploughing the land and I can do it without any help from anybody. Moreover, I didn’t know I can be a farmer without possessing any land.
I am a normal tribal man and now no longer have to migrate to earn my needs.
I can now take care of my family by being with them.
No do I have to borrow loans from anyone for agriculture purpose. All of these are possible, thanks to my daily wages from MGNREGS.
This is a new avenue for us and there is a lot to
learn and achieve.As a group we have not realized any tangible gain as presently we are at a nascent stage.
We have to give extra effort amidst all our personal engagement to make it a success.
OUR PARTNERS IN CHANGE
