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Heartiest Congratulations to Founder and Chief Executive of YPSA Md. Arifur Rahman on Achieving PhD Degree
The YPSA family extends its heartfelt congratulations to its Founder and Chief Executive, Mr. Md. Arifur Rahman, on the successful completion of his PhD degree. He earned this degree from…

Reflections from the Global Youth Climate Summit-2025: Experience Sharing by Afra Nawar Rahman
Afra Nawar Rahman, Youth Coordinator at YPSA, conducted a session about her 4-day journey of Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 and a master class on leadership. The experience sharing session…

The Head of the CSR Department of BSRM visited YPSA activities in Sitakund and Mirsharai
Ms. Runi Rahman, Head of the CSR Department of BSRM, visited the activities of the YPSA-BSRM Climate Smart Agriculture project in Sitakund and Mirsharai on May 7, 2025. During the…

EU Delegation Visits Feni to Boost Flood Recovery and Livelihood Efforts by YPSA
On May 6, 2025, the ECHO Monitoring mission and the WFP Team visited YPSA’s Emergency Livelihood Support Programme, which is supported by WFP in Mangal Kandi Union, Sonagazi, and Gopal…

YPSA Organized Partnership Initiative Program in Plastic Waste Management
A significant milestone in environmental stewardship was celebrated through the event titled “Partnership Initiative in Plastic Waste Management,” held at a Hotel in Chattogram on April 29, 2025. The event…

Speech by Afra Nawar Rahman from Bangladesh at Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 in Brazil
Afra Nawar Rahman, Youth Coordinator at Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), delivered a compelling speech as a youth leader from Bangladesh. She powerfully highlighted how climate-vulnerable countries like Bangladesh,…

Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 Concludes with Bold Declaration for Climate Action
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – The Global Youth Climate Summit 2025, which convened 200 in-person delegates from 39 countries and another 300 youth participants virtually, concluded today at the Federal University…

Congratulations Afra! YPSA Youth Coordinator to Represent at Global Youth Climate Summit 2025, Brazil
We are thrilled to announce that Afra Nawar Rahman, the Youth Coordinator at YPSA-Center for Youth and Development (YPSA-CYD), will represent Bangladeshi youth at the prestigious Global Youth Climate Summit…

Youth-Led Dialogue on Strengthening Landslide Anticipatory Action through Research
A dialogue titled “Youth-Led Dialogue: Strengthening Landslide Anticipatory Action through Research” was held under the “Child-Centered Anticipatory Action for Better Preparedness of Communities and Local institutions in Northern and Coastal…

Justice Denied: Advocates Raise Voice for Child Rape Victims on International Women’s Day
A public demonstration was convened in front of the Chittagong Press Club, protesting against acts of rape, oppression, and violence. This demonstration, marking International Women’s Day 2025, witnessed the participation…

Divisional Conference on “Role and Responsibilities of Local Administration in Activating Village Courts” Held in Chattogram
A divisional conference titled “Role and Responsibilities of Local Administration in Activating Village Courts” was held on February 22nd, 2025 at the World Trade Center in port city’s Agrabad. The…

Mohammad Shahjahan, Director-YPSA Elected as Chair of CANSA Bangladesh
Mohammad Shahjahan, Director of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), has been elected as the Chair of Climate Action Network South Asia, Bangladesh (CANSA BD) for the 2025 and 2026….

Australian High Commissioner and WFP Country Director Visit YPSA’s Emergency Livelihood Support Programme in Cumilla
On 19 February, Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Susan Ryle and WFP Country Director, Mr. Domenico Scalpelli visit YPSA’s Emergency Livelihood Support Programme, supported by WFP, in South…

Development Partners Visit YPSA’s Emergency Program For Flood Affected Eastern District of Noakhali
On February 10, 2025, a team of visitors observed the YPSA-NRC Post Flood Response Project titled “Post Emergency Response for Flood-Affected People in the Southeastern Districts of Bangladesh,” located in…

Country Director of WFP Bangladesh Visits YPSA’s Cash for Work initiative in Feni and Lakshmipur
On January 28-29, 2025, the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh, Mr. Domenico Scalpelli, visited the cash-for-work activities in the Lakshmipur and Feni districts. The Cash for…

IFAD delegation expresses satisfaction over RMTP project progress
A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) expressed satisfaction over the progress of PKSF’s RMTP project while visiting the field-level interventions of the project in Chattogram on…

WFP Country Director Dom Scalpelli Visits YPSA General Food Assistance (GFA) Programme
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) delegation, led by WFP Country Director Dom Scalpelli, Deputy Head of Area Office Mitsugu HAMI, and Head of GFA Rokibul Alam, visited the YPSA…

From Training to Triumph: YPSA PRISE Project Graduates Become Entrepreneurs
Three graduates of the YPSA PRISE project (Partnership Reinforcement for Integrated Skills Enhancement) have successfully launched their own businesses, beauty parlors. The businesses, which are entirely managed by the former…

Closing of RISE Project in Seven RMG Factories
The closing of the RISE Project was officially scheduled to take place in October & November 2024, at the designated seven individual factory locations like Dhaka, Gazipur and Savar areas….

Bridging Dreams: A Community’s Path to Progress
Last year, the community of Char Lawrance, Kamalnagar Upazilla, Lakshmipur faced severe flooding that caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. The floods disrupted daily life, making…