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Rising from the Slum: A Young Baker’s Journey
My name is Durga Devi , I was born in 2007 . I grew up in a slum where not many people get the chance to dream, and even fewer get the...
Jun 243 min read
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RiseHY: Empowering Youth Through Hospitality Careers
As part of its commitment to the professional inclusion of disadvantaged Yout, Hyatt has launched the RiseHY program. A global initiative...
Jun 204 min read
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How Volunteering with LP4Y Changed My Perspective on Empowerment
I joined LP4Y in February 2023. At the time, I was living in Toronto, Canada, finishing a VIA mission, a French program that allows young...
Jun 175 min read
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FM Logistic Partnership: Empowering Young Women through Skill Development
Hello, my name is Mubeena, and I’m part of LP4Y. I’ve had the chance to work with FM Logistic as a partner, and I’m really excited to...
May 233 min read
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LP4Y Transformation: From Aspirations to Achievement
LP4Y Transformation: From Aspirations to Achievement, My Story of Growth My name is Afida Khatoon, and I am a young and determined...
May 73 min read
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A Journey of Empowerment and Hope
My name is Priya Dharashini, I’m 20 years old, and I’m the mother of a 1-year-old boy, Sai. We live in a world where things haven’t...
Apr 32 min read
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A First Encounter with Art: Youth Discover Silk Paintings on Women’s Rights Day
My name is Léa Maury, I am the new project manager of Youth Inclusion Network , and I am based in Sangam Vihar, New Delhi, India. The...
Mar 264 min read
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Geetha’s Transformation: From Young Mother to LAA Catalyst
Geetha, a 22-year-old mother of two, joined LP4Y in search of a better future for herself and her children . Faced with financial...
Mar 221 min read
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2024 Protests in Kolkata: A Turning Point for Women’s Security in India
Trigger warning: this article talks about violence against women In August 2024, Kolkata became the epicenter of a national movement...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Building Hope through the Little Angels Academies
After a shift from business to social work and numerous volunteer engagements in France and abroad for children's causes, I now find...
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Being a Catalyst: A shot of energy
Is being a woman a crime? This is a question I always asked myself, being the eldest daughter and the community I was born and raised in....
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Prity and Manisha: two new entrepreneurs from the Green Village West Bengal
Two young women from the 26th batch of the Green Village West Bengal shared their thoughts and feelings as the end of their LP4Y training...
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Fostering Change Through Collaboration: LP4Y Chennai and Dance Extreme
The dynamic partnership between LP4Y Training and Development Center in Chennai and Dance Extreme, created by Natraj, started in 2020,...
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Center visit: an occasion for the Youth to develop their professional skills
A few words from Ophélie Quilbeuf, Coach, TDC Chennai A center visit from a partner or any external person to LP4Y is always a good...
May 22, 20246 min read
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Welcome to LP4Y Training & Development Center in Chennai
Opened in 2018, the Training & Development Center (TDC) in Chennai initially welcomed young women and men aged 17 to 24. Located at the...
May 16, 20243 min read
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Tasmiya: becoming master of the data to financially support her family
Tasmiya grew up in DJ Halli, one of the biggest slums in Bangalore. Member of a family of 3 people (grandmother, mother and brother), she...
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Margaret: ready to face challenges to achieve her dreams
My name is M. Margaret. I am 22 years old. I was born on April 25, 2001, in Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, where I grew up. I have a younger...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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The Next Asana Flea Market
On February 4, 2024, we – Tota, Subi and Alfa from the Training and Development Center Howrah – attended a flea market near Regent park...
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Y. Amutha: a better life and education for her children
My name is Y. Amutha. I was born on July 25, 1993 in Puducherry, Union Territory of India. I was born as the first daughter to my parents...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Finding strength in LP4Y's training: Kaviya's story
My name is Kaviya. I am 21 years old. I was born on December 9, 2003. I grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. When I was a baby, my parents...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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