Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation
About
About YDA
Get to know about Youth Development Association
Youth Development Association (YDA) is a not-for-profit, voluntary organization, registered with the government of Pakistan under the “Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Registration & control Ordinance 1961” It was registered on September 12, 2009. YDA is governed by the Board of Directors, who is playing a vital role in various directions such as organizational leadership and management, strategic direction and outreach relationship with national and international bodies. YDA is working for the marginalized and underprivileged communities of Islamabad and plans to expand its operations in other areas of the country, for social and economic development/uplift with special focus on youth. YDA depends on the support and collaboration of different partners - national and international organizations -for the struggle to fulfill its vision.
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Human Rights
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Gender Equality & Inclusion
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Community Participation
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Preparedness & Resilience
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Food security and Organic Farming
Our Vision
YDA envisions an empowered, dynamic and socially responsible society where everyone enjoys equal rights and fullness of life.
Our Mission
We are committed to harness capacities of the most vulnerable segments especially youth through provision of a conducive environment, stimulating their striving for a level of excellence thus enabling them to take ownership of their actions, to make them responsible citizens of the society.
Target Community
YDA believes in working with poor and marginalized communities without any discrimination of religion or caste. YDA believes that it is right of the marginalized segments to be taken care of in such a way that their human dignity is maintained and they never feel to at receiving end but partners in development process. At present YDA with its limited resources is working with people living in slums i.e. children, women, youth and out of school children (domestic workers, youth living in slums, persons with disabilities, illiterate and jobless women).
Our Impact
The impact of our activities is manifold in the lives of the beneficiaries. The powerless are empowered. The insecure segments are protected through appropriate interventions.
The children under threat of harassment, malnutrition and illiteracy are provided safe environment for education and personal growth. The young girls who are domestic workers, or baby sitters are engaged in skill training and business management training to get better jobs, initiate their own business and it has enabled women to be nimble partners in development.
The youth is trained in Human rights, minorities’ rights, spiritual growth and skill trainings. They are inspired, equipped and empowered beings to be resilient youth and agent of change.
Victims of different human induced and natural disasters are also catered through provision of adequate emergency relief package.
YDA also focusing Climate change adaptations and plans are underway to execute such interventions which address organic farming, climate change and uplift of small farmers.
The children under threat of harassment, malnutrition and illiteracy are provided safe environment for education and personal growth. The young girls who are domestic workers, or baby sitters are engaged in skill training and business management training to get better jobs, initiate their own business and it has enabled women to be nimble partners in development.
The youth is trained in Human rights, minorities’ rights, spiritual growth and skill trainings. They are inspired, equipped and empowered beings to be resilient youth and agent of change.
Victims of different human induced and natural disasters are also catered through provision of adequate emergency relief package.
YDA also focusing Climate change adaptations and plans are underway to execute such interventions which address organic farming, climate change and uplift of small farmers.
YDA & SDGs
SDGs are a road map for the development actors aiming at betterment of life on earth, save earth and facilitate human beings in different sectors. Even being a small organization, so far YDA activities have complimented following SDGs.
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 2 Zero Hunger
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well Being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 16 Peace Justice Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Values
Transparency
We strive to implement the principle of transparency by being open to all our beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders. We believe that transparency will facilitate the development of mutual trust between stakeholders and partners, as well as open doors to new opportunities.
Social, Moral and Legal Accountability
We are responsible for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We hold accountable to our partners, donors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders by conforming to accepted financial management systems and giving them the opportunity to evaluate our performances. Accountability ensures a strong reputation of our organization.
Justice
We endeavor to be fair in all our services regardless of religion, race, gender or political affiliation. The principle of justice and human dignity permeates all our operations.
Participation
We involve beneficiaries and other stakeholders in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our projects by promoting participation, active communication, and requesting feedback.
Professionalism
We ensure professionalism in our services by targeting skilled staff for the implementation of our projects and adhering to values and ethics of high standards. Through our professionalism we hope to achieve the highest quality in our projects.
Relationships Building
We value connecting. Cultivate authentic relationships and partnership. We intentionally focus on working together to advance our mission and deepen our impact.
Empowerment
We believe in strong future, invest in and equip young people, caring adults and our own team with the transformative skills, strengths and confidence needed to make better decisions, become resilient and successful.
Our testimonials
What they’re talking
What they’re talking
about Youth Development Association
The Youth is focus of YDA.Unpleasant and victimized childhood causes distorted and destructive youth therefore to keep youth as dynamic and responsible; upbringing of children must be focus and for this purpose education and care of children is basic. YDA is providing quality education in a safe environment under teachers who have been trained keeping in view the modern education techniques.YDA focuses women empowerment through skill development and entrepreneurship to bring economic stability. The outcome is fabulous. Thanks to all the stakeholder and being CEO, I promise that YDA would keep acting on “Inspiring, Equipping, Empowering Youth”
Rubina Bhatti
Chief Executive Officer
To be part of YDA is matter of great honor and happiness as well as equally important responsibility too. YDA is so far a small organization with bigger but realistic dreams and appropriate plans to bring tangible change at grassroot level. It is said that Smaller things have bigger impacts therefore I believe and witnessing the smaller contribution of YDA in life of most vulnerable groups of the society. With limited human and technical resources, facing different barriers and resolving operational constraints, YDA has started crawling and I am sure this exertion and spirit would make YDA standing on its feet and walking.
Liaqat Masih
Head of Operations
On behalf of YDA, i welcome you all; YDA promotes a culture of observation, reflection and continuous improvement. This practice not only helps improve the quality of our programmes, but also is a tool to deepen our learning and strengthening growth. Our website recounts few glimpses of our activities and their impacts in the field. these interventions have had considerable socio-economic developments among the neglected and deprived communities. we have contributed remarkably in the lives of marginalized communities. With this profound spirit YDA will keep growing and touching the lives through reaching the unreached.
Joyce Shiraz
Programs Coordinator
Our expert team
Meet the team behind
Meet the team behind
their success story
Ms. Rubina Bhatti
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Liaqat Masih
Head of operations
Ms. Joyce Shiraz
Programs Coordinator
Ms. Maria Parvez
Social Mobilizer Officer
Mr. Fiaz Bhatti
School Coordinator
Ms. Ujala Rasheed
Teacher
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