India, like the rest of the world, is staring at colossal climate related challenges.
Global warming, carbon emission, heat-waves, flooding, unusually dry weather, spells of incessant rains, disasters have entered our everyday vocabulary and yet, one can’t help but think that not enough is being done.
At YSD, we work with two basic clarities: the climate is not changing itself and everyone is not getting impacted by the climate-change induced crises in the same way. We look at the system of greed, waste, and the insatiable hunger for profit as the real culprit behind the climate crisis the world is facing today. We, however, also hold that the poor and the marginalised, children and women carry disproportionate burden of the climate crisis, even when they remain least prepared to negotiate it.
Our strategic objective is to empower communities to navigate the challenges of climate change and disasters, to promote community adaptation to climate vulnerabilities, and to advocate for a path of growth and development that respects both nature and humanity, free from extractive and exploitative practices.
Our key priority areas include:
Your Support Can Help Families Rebuild Their Lives
The impact of Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent incessant rainfall in 28 October 2026 has caused widespread devastation across Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha. Floods and landslides have damaged homes, destroyed food stocks, disrupted access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and severely affected livelihoods and essential services.
Thousands of families, particularly those from marginalised and vulnerable communities, are struggling to meet their most basic needs. Many have lost their homes and household belongings, while children have lost their books, school materials and safe learning environments. Contaminated water sources, damaged sanitation facilities and disrupted healthcare services have further increased the risks for affected communities.
Youth for Social Development (YSD) is mobilising its teams and working with local communities and partners to assess needs and support the most affected families in Ganjam and Gajapati. Based on our rapid field assessment, YSD is planning an emergency relief and early recovery response, prioritising vulnerable households, women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities.
Our proposed response focuses on:
Recovery from a disaster takes more than immediate relief. It requires solidarity, sustained support and collective action. We invite individuals, philanthropic organisations, corporate partners, development agencies and well-wishers to join YSD in reaching families affected by Cyclone Arnab.
Your contribution, whether big or small, can help restore dignity, rebuild livelihoods and bring hope to families facing this difficult time.
Together, we can help communities recover and build a more resilient future.
Donate. Partner. Support. Help Families Rebuild.
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