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YPSA Signs MoU with Port City International University’s Department of Journalism and Media Studies
YPSA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Port City International University (PCIU). The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 7…

YPSA Celebrates International Day of Older Persons 2025
YPSA celebrated the International Day of Older Persons 2025 on October 7 at the Nabin Tara Community Club in Baharpur, Barayadhala, Sitakund, Chattogram. The event was supported by PKSF, Bangladesh….

Youth Mobilize for Global Goals: Global SDG Youth Summit 2025 Successfully Convenes in Dhaka
The Global SDG Youth Summit 2025 convened successfully on 24–25 September at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) in Agargaon, Dhaka. Operating under the theme “Shaping the Future: Together for…

PUM Netherlands Expert Trains Local Entrepreneurs on Advanced Food Processing
Mr. Geert Van den Berg, Expert in Food and Beverage Processing from PUM Netherlands, conducted a two-day Training for Trainers (ToT) workshop on food processing. The training was held on…

Delegation from the High Commission of Canada Visits YPSA-ECW Learning Activities in Cox’s Bazar
On 17 September 2025, a delegation from the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh, led by First Secretary Ms. Pearl Wierenga, accompanied by Ruhul Amin-Deputy Advisor, visited Camp 10 of…

A Closeout Workshop: “People’s Adaptation Plans for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities” Project
A closing workshop and experience-sharing event for the project, “People’s Adaptation Plans for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities,” a joint initiative of YPSA and Save the Children, was held on September…

ISCG’s David Bugden Conducts Follow-up Visit with Wahida, IDG Takeover Participant in Teknaf
Mr. David Bugden, Principal Coordinator of the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) in Cox’s Bazar, conducted a follow-up visit with Ms. Wahida Begum and her family, on September 23, 2025….

From Scarcity to Sustainability: A Microgreens Story from Rohingya Camp
Tray-based microgreens cultivation is an innovative and highly effective agricultural technique, particularly in environments with limited space and resources, such as the Rohingya Camp-21 in Chakmarkul, Cox’s Bazar. The YPSA–YHCRCCAC…

Partnership for Progress: BuildNation, GUK, and YPSA Join Forces for Skill Development and Employment
On September 14, 2025, BuildNation Ltd., Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK), and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on skill development initiatives. The…

Dr. Arifur Rahman Honored by Kids Cultural Institute in Chattogram
The “Children’s Literature Conference, Reading, Children’s Festival and Reunion” was held at the Art Gallery of the Chattogram Shilpakala Academy, organized by the Kids Cultural Institute, on September 12, 2025….

Divisional Youth Consultation in Chattogram Amplifies Youth Voices for Agenda 2030
YPSA, as the secretariat of the Global SDG Youth Summit 2025, successfully organized the 1st Divisional Youth Consultation titled “From Divisions to Decisions: Youth Consultations for Agenda 2030 and Beyond”…

MoU Signed between YPSA, Hotel Unity Inn and Inani Beach Resort & Spa in Cox’s Bazar
In a significant step toward reintegrating human trafficking survivors, YPSA, under the FSTIP Project, signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Hotel Unity Inn and Inani Beach Resort & Spa…

Climate Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan Highlights Need for Global Solidarity and Knowledge-Based Initiatives
As part of the ‘Climate Action at Local Level’ (CALL) program, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland, an event titled ‘Biophilia: Reconnecting People, Climate, and Culture’ was held on…

From Local Action to Global Impact: YPSA Engages Youth in SDG Localization on IYD 2025
On the occasion of International & National Youth Day (IYD) 2025, YPSA, through its Centre for Youth and Development (YPSA-CYD), organized a series of impactful activities from 12–18 August 2025…

YPSA distributes goats to 20 families in Hajiganj, Chandpur
YPSA, with the support of the Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF), distributed a total of 40 goats (2 goats per family) to 20 families (including people with disabilities, widows, abandoned wives,…

Director (KM4D) visits YPSA-RHL project activities in Ramu
August 27, 2025, Wednesday, Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan, Director, KM4D, YPSA and Mr. Mohammad Harun, Focal Parson, YPSA Cox’s Bazar visited various activities of the “Resilient Homestead & Livelihood Support to…

Dissemination Workshop on Accessible Digital Service & Reading Material’ held in Chattogram
A daylong workshop titled ‘Dissemination Workshop on Accessible Digital Service & Reading Material’ was held in the Chattogram district, with an aim to make government digital services more accessible, inclusive,…

Safeguarding Awareness Session under SHIKHA Project held at Chittagong University
YPSA organized two safeguarding awareness sessions at Chittagong University in collaboration with the Chittagong University Debating Society and the Chittagong University Career Club, on 21 August 2025. Dean of the…

Life Insurance Support Extended to Family of Late Plastic Waste Pickers
A milestone for waste pickers’ social protection under YPSA’s Plastic Waste Management Project. On August 7, a brief ceremony was held at the head office of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC),…

Business Development Plan Handover and Coordination Meeting of YPSA Economic Development Program
A coordination meeting and the official handover of the approved Annual Business Development Plan (BDP) for 2025-2026 for YPSA’s Economic Development Program took place on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The…