Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA)

Empowers underserved communities through education, protection, and community strengthening for a sustainable future

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Financials

  • 2018

    Total Income
    Rs.44,637,965
    Total Expenses
    Rs.44,807,267
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.578,141
    Program Expenses
    Rs.44,229,126
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  • 2019

    Total Income
    Rs.54,758,367
    Total Expenses
    Rs.55,568,170
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.488,448
    Program Expenses
    Rs.55,079,722
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  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.48,162,452
    Total Expenses
    Rs.45,070,523
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.31,535,435
    Program Expenses
    Rs.13,535,088
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.42,435,102
    Total Expenses
    Rs.46,007,084
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.48,450,983
    Total Expenses
    Rs.49,482,376
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.65,190,516
    Total Expenses
    Rs.66,129,475
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.82,395,720
    Total Expenses
    Rs.82,266,590
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Family Based Care Programme

    State
    States

    Odisha

    The organisation takes a firm stand against the plight of numerous children lacking familial care, advocating for Family Based Care as the antidote. Research evidence favours nurturing within a family, in contrast to the bad effects associated with residential care. Addressing this, the organisation champions families as the solution, supporting those at risk of separation through economic empowerment and parenting guidance. It explores diverse family-based care options like Foster and Kinship Care, tailoring interventions to each child's best interest. Collaborating with residential care staff enhances parent-child reintegration strategies, employs preventive "gatekeeping" measures, and delivers crucial family and community services, working towards curbing the long-term societal costs arising from inadequate care.

  • Family Strengthening & Gatekeeping Programme

    State
    States

    Odisha

    Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA) is committed to Family Strengthening & Gatekeeping, collaborating with vulnerable families to prevent unnecessary separation of children. Through Family Strengthening Programmes, YCDA supports families economically, enhances parenting skills, and facilitates access to social security schemes. Gatekeeping strategies redirect children away from entering alternative care needlessly, effectively reducing entries into Child Care Institutions. This involves evaluating reunification possibilities and determining the most suitable alternative care if needed. YCDA operates at both family and administrative levels, providing essential services for children's well-being while influencing placements, aligned with the authority of Child Welfare Committees in deciding child placements within the Indian context.

  • Education Programmes

    District
    State
    District

    Boudh

    States

    Odisha

    YCDA is deeply committed to Education, focusing on Early Education and Primary Education. Collaborating with Save The Children, YCDA enhances early learning experiences in Anganwadis and schools, striving to create effective Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) models that prepare children, families, schools, and the education system. Simultaneously, YCDA supports Government initiatives for Primary Education, aiming for universal enrollment and retention. The organisation tackles challenges like child-friendly teaching approaches, education quality, and school functionality. Through collaborations with School Management Committees and community groups, including Self Help Groups, YCDA strengthens the formal education system. In partnership with Edukans Foundation, YCDA's STAR School project targets specific schools to elevate them as centres of excellence through assessments, focused improvements, teacher training, and community engagement.

  • Adolescent Health Progamme

    District

    Balangir

    Boudh

    Khordha

    States

    Odisha

    YCDA collaborates with APPI and Edukans Foundation to extend their programme in Bolangir, Boudh, and Khordha districts. Addressing the 20.9% adolescent population (aged 10-19), YCDA aims to equip them with essential life skills and sexual education. This phase of life involves significant physical and psychological changes, making it imperative to provide relevant information and skills. Studies underline the likelihood of risky behaviours during adolescence impacting short and long-term health. YCDA's intervention, spanning schools and communities, fosters a positive perception of sexuality, imparts sexual and reproductive health knowledge, cultivates decision-making skills, and introduces features like Adolescent Clubs (UDAAN), Menstrual Hygiene Practices, Peer Modules, and SRHR/CSE training via the Adolescent Resource Centre.

  • Child Protection Programme

    District
    State
    District

    Boudh

    States

    Odisha

    YCDA engages in Child Protection efforts to safeguard children from potential harm and risks to their well-being, focusing on reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring necessary care. Its work aims to prevent children from falling through social safety nets, providing vital support to reintegrate those who do. While protection is every child's right, some are more susceptible to harm and necessitate special attention. Neglecting child protection issues in India, which houses 19% of global children, results in violating their rights and increasing vulnerability to abuse. Despite laws and policies for child protection, a lack of commitment hinders effective implementation, leaving many children deprived and exploited. YCDA collaborates with bodies like Child Welfare Committees and service units to provide immediate aid and lasting solutions, involving children's groups and committees for fulfilling children's rights.

Impact Metrics

  • Covered Deprived and Vulnerable Children to Look After Their Primary Education

    Program Name

    Child Rights

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 45500
    • 2018-19 25500
    • 2019-20 25500
    • 2020-21 3780
    • 2021-22 15524
  • Reached Backward Families to Generate Awareness About Govt. Social Security

    Program Name

    Livelihood

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 11472
    • 2018-19 15472
    • 2019-20 20568

Leadership Team

  • Sandhyarani Pattanaik

    President

  • Manoj K Mohapatra

    Vice - President

  • Dr. Mitali Mohanty

    Council Member

  • Bidyutlata Khamari

    Council Member

  • Rajendra Meher

    Secretary

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATY0312P

  • Registration Number

    PBN-1525 / 90 of 93 - 94

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00016873

  • 80G

    AAATY0312PF20219

  • 12A

    AAATY0312PE19973

  • FCRA

    105010025

About

  • Headquarters

    Boudh, Odisha

  • Since

    1993

Impact

Around 5000 children are supported to live in a family-based care setting and are able to access various rights. Various statutory bodies and service delivery structures are encouraged to adopt the concept and ensure strong gatekeeping before they decide on any family separation.

Vision and Mission

YCDA's vision is sustainable improvement in the socio-economic status and self-reliance of disadvantaged communities. Its mission is to enable children and young people of marginalized communities in Odisha for a sustainable future with improved socio-economic and family situations.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Baunsuni, Tikirapada Road, Dist. Boudh, Odisha, Boudh, Odisha

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Bhubaneswar

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management