YPSA
The United Nations declared 1981 to 1990 as the “Youth Decade” and designated 1985 as the “International Youth Year”. A massive campaign was carried out to involve youth in social development programs across the world, including Bangladesh.
Being inspired by spirit of the “International Youth Year: Participation, Development, Peace”, the Founder General Secretary and Chief Executive Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman encouraged and organized the local youth community with the aim of establishing a youth development organization in Sitakunda Upazila under Chattogram district of Bangladesh.
On May 20, 1985, the youth organization “Young Power” was established which later became the social development organization “Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)” and began its course of participation in the development process.
For the first time of its kind, a Consultation Meeting on Counter Trafficking Issues was held in Cox’s Bazar, bringing together all Camp-in-Charges (CiCs) responsible for managing the Rohingya camps. The meeting served as a…
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Various organizations working to prevent child abuse in Chittagong recently formed a human chain, demanding swift justice for child domestic worker Rahima’s rape case and all other child and women torture cases. The demonstration, held…
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“We work in the Rohingya camps for maintaining law and order, enhancing security, and supporting humanitarian operations. We had very limited knowledge about the Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2012. We had no in-depth knowledge about the…
Mr. A.K.M. Tariquel Alam, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (MoLGRD&C), and National Project Director (NPD) of the “Activating Village Courts in Bangladesh Phase III (AVCB-III)” project, visited YPSA’s…
EU Delegation Visits Feni to Boost Flood Recovery and Livelihood Efforts by YPSA. Read more…
Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 Concludes with Bold Declaration for Climate Action. Read more…
Australian High Commissioner and WFP Country Director Visit YPSA’s Emergency Livelihood Support Programme in Cumilla. Read more…
Country Director of World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh Visits YPSA’s Cash for Work initiative in Feni and Lakshmipur. Read more…
YPSA participates in UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more..
Dialogue on Public Expectations and Actions on Police Reform. Read more..
Nepal-Bangladesh Youth Conclave: Youth Drive Solutions at Regional Gathering. Read more..
YPSA received certification from Safeguarding Resource & Support Hub for Safeguarding Mentorship Program Read more.
YPSA and Save the Children step forward to empower next generation of Climate Leaders. Read more…
SIDA Delegation Visits YPSA ECW MYRP II Activities to Support Inclusive Education for Rohingya Children Read more
Cameroon Delegation Observes YPSA’s ECW Project for Rohingya Girls in Bangladesh Read more
The British High Commissioner Visits YPSA’s On-going Activities in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Youth Radio Journalists interviewed ICC Chief Prosecutor in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Product Showcasing Fair at Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh : Skill Development for Youth Read more
International Youth Day 2024 celebrated at Rohingya camps and host communities Read more
Save the Children Japan Team Visits YPSA’s Education Programs in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Save The Children Team Visited Skill Development Training Centers At Rohingya Camp In Cox’s Bazar Read more
SCI Consortium (YPSA & HI) conducts monitoring visit at Rohingya Camp in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Country Director of Plan International Bangladesh Visits YPSA Project Activities Read more
BMZ Germany and DW Akademie visit YPSA’s Community Communication Skills Development project in Cox’s Bazar Read more
BBC Media Action visits USAID’s YouthRISE Activity of YPSA at Cox’s Bazar Read more
50 Community Based Learning Facilities in Rohingya camps received ECCD, Running Materials and Wash Packages Read more
Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner emphasized awakening patriotism and values through education Read more
Meeting with Law Enforcement Agencies in Ramu on Capacity Strengthening and Protection Systems Read more
Education in Emergency (EIE) kits for 300 Adolescent Girls & 360 ECCD Learners distributed at Rohingya Camp Read more
YPSA Chief Executive Inaugurated USAID’s YouthRISE Activity at Host Community in Teknaf Read more
YPSA Chief Executive visits General Food Assistance (GFA) Programme at Rohingya camps in Ukhiya Read more
Urban Community Volunteers run week-long campaign on Coronavirus Prevention Awareness Read more
Preventing Violent Extremism, GBV & Response COVID-19 Idea awarded in Youth Social Hackathon -2022 Read more
YPSA with WFP starts GFA Program on the New Year Eve of 2022! Read more
YPSA inaugurated Isolation Center in Primary School Read more
YPSA CEVEC Consortium organized staff orientation responding to the impact of Covid-19 Read more
YPSA Proyash-II Urban Community Volunteers honored by Chattogram District Administration Read more
Consultation meeting on “Safe Back to School and Learning” organized by Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, Save the Children and YPSA Read more
YPSA provides emergency cash support among COVID-19 affected poor families Read more
Virtual Talk to Promote Disability Inclusive Entrepreneurship for COVID 19 Affected Women with Disabilities Held Read more
Staff orientation on Covid-19, GBV & PVE (For Consortium Staff) organized by YPSA CEVEC Consortium Read more
Partnership agreement signed between Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF) and YPSA Read more
YPSA Launched Entrepreneurship Training for COVID-19 Affected Women with Disabilities Read more
Assistant Health Coordinator, RRRC Office, Cox’s Bazar visited YPSA Age Friendly Space Read more
Induction workshop of “Economic Recovery Project for COVID 19 Affected Host Communities & Rohingya Refugee” Read more
Meeting of Urban Community Volunteers of West Sholashahar Ward-7 held Read more
YPSA launched 13 hand washing corners in Chattogram City Corporation area Read more
Ward Disaster Management Committee meeting on preparedness to tackle the second wave of COVID-19 Read more
IRC Country Director visits YPSA’s Protection Assistance for COVID 19 Response Project in Cox’s Bazar Read more
YPSA observed International Volunteer Day 2020 Read more
YPSA observed Global Handwashing Day-2020 Read more
YPSA is a voluntary, nongovernmental and nonprofit organization for sustainable development. YPSA is registered with the different departments of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), Department of Social Welfare (DSW), Register of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) and Micro Credit Regulatory Authority (MRA). Read more…
YPSA envisions a society without poverty where everyone’s basic needs and rights are ensured.
YPSA exists to participate with the poor and vulnerable population with all commitment to bring about their own and society’s sustainable development.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 1981 to 1990 as the “Youth Decade” and designated 1985 as the “International Youth Year”. A massive campaign was carried out to involve youth in social development programs across the world, including Bangladesh.
Being inspired by spirit of the “International Youth Year: Participation, Development, Peace”, the Founder General Secretary and Chief Executive Md. Arifur Rahman encouraged and organized the local youth community with the aim of establishing a youth development organization in Sitakunda Upazila under Chattogram district of Bangladesh.
On May 20, 1985, the youth organization “Young Power” was established which later became the social development organization “Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)” and began its course of participation in the development process.
Currently, as an organization for sustainable development, YPSA is continuously moving forward with its vision, mission, and values as per its strategic plan.
Patriotism and commitment to national interest, sovereignty and national pride
Justice, transparency and accountability
Mutual respect and gender friendliness
Quality and excellence
Humility and confidence
Respect for diversity
Support for environment and ecology
Family friendliness
Peaceful co-existence of different race, religion and class
Being responsible and accountable
Cost-effectiveness and cost-efficiency
Constructive criticism and promotion of organizational profile
Healthy recreation
This is to inform you that YPSA authority has dismissed Mohammed Mahabubur Rahman (NID: 1528604003561) and canceled all kinds of organizational involvement with him from 23/07/2019 for violating the Child Protection Policy approved by the organization and the employment rules.
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