CYSD (Centre for Youth and Social Development) is a non-government and non-profit organization established in 1982, working to improve the quality of lives of tribal, rural and urban poor in Odisha, with a primary focus to eradicate extreme poverty, ensuring social inclusion and justice, good governance and citizen’s right. Helping communities identify and initiate development measures; providing training and other capacity-building support to pro-poor organizations and individuals; and carrying out research and influencing policies in favour of the under privileged people especially the tribal.
CYSD envisions an equitable society where individuals can realize their full potential and lead lives with dignity and self-respect. Its mission is to empower marginalized women, men, and children to improve their quality of life through issue-based research that influences pro-poor and rights-based policies. The organization also emphasizes transparent, gender-sensitive, accountable, and democratic governance by building the capacities of people and organizations in participatory planning.