Websites to Watch: 50 INSANELY USEFUL WEBSITES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Websites to Watch-5: Globe Opprtunities

Globe Opprtunities

globeopportunities.com

A blog about/partially funded opportunities for youth across the globe.

Websites to Watch-4: TAKING IT GLOBAL

Websies to Watch: TAKINGITGLOBAL

TakingITGlobal is one of the world's leading networks of young people learning about, engaging with, and working towards tackling global challenges.

Their Vision

Youth around the world actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.

Their Mission

TakingITGlobal empowers youth to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges.

https://www.tigweb.org/

Websites to Watch-3: CYSD (Centre for Youth and Social Development)

I was very much impressed by what I saw and read about CYSD.  I was reminded of the famous words of Swami Vivekananda: "They alone live, who live for others".  


For those of you, who want to lead a challenging and purposeful life, please visit this website.  You may pick up a good idea or two and may start something in your own area that makes life more meaningful.  About this Centre and its aims and objectives, in its own words:

Who we are

CYSD (Centre for Youth and Social Development) is a 29 year-old non-government, non-profit organization, established in 1982 that works for the development of deprived and marginalised people in the remotest areas of Orissa. With a vision of facilitating a society where communities are able to make their own choices, meet their survival needs and lead a self-reliant and sustainable life with dignity, CYSD aims to reach out as an enabling institution to improve quality of life of deprived communities.

Since 1985 the organisation has worked in partnership with communities. It has come up with work centres on women’s self-help saving groups; introduced sustainable agricultural practices; increased people’s participation in local self-governance; improved enrolment, retention and the quality of teaching in primary schools. As an organisation, it focuses on Primary Education, Sustainable Livelihood and Participatory Governance. It also addresses issues such as disaster management, health and sanitation, child rights, and HIV/AIDS prevention, while focusing on women and children in particular.

With a uniquely holistic approach of working directly with communities to improve quality of life, CYSD has conducted extensive research studies into a variety of issues concerning poor and tribal people in Orissa, and published the same to influence the public and policy makers to initiate change.

                        

CYSD began its disaster response programme in 1999 when the super cyclone devastated the coastal districts of Orissa. Since then CYSD has been closely involved in relief and rehabilitation work during the floods in Orissa in 2001, 2003 and 2006, and in Tamil Nadu following the Tsunami.

CYSD is an active member of VANI (Voluntary Action Network India) and the Credibility Alliance, with a view to enhance good governance in the voluntary sector.

Our Mission                      

To enable marginalised 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 organisations in participatory planning.

Our Vision

An equitable society where women and men can freely realize their full potential, fulfil their rights and responsibilities and lead their life with dignity and self-respect.

Our Values                                      

Transparency
Accountability
Integrity
Gender Equity
Social Justice
Participatory Approach

Peace and Harmony

Grateful thanks to CYSD.

               

Websites to Watch-2: EXPLORING NATURE

A Website for nature-lovers, for those who want to explore nature and also a natural science resource for Students and Educators.    Please have a look at it.

http://www.exploringnature.org/

Grateful thanks to ExploringNature.

Websites to Watch-1: ANIMAL CORNER

Animal Corner is a great website to meet amazing animals.  Those of you who love animals can take a look at this site.  All the best!

http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/

Grateful thanks to AnimalCorner.