Social Inclusion

YUVA (Youths Union for Voluntary Action) envisions a world where the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities are fully realized, allowing them to participate meaningfully and effectively in society and achieve a high quality of life. Through its inclusive approach, YUVA works to create an equitable and compassionate society that offers equal rights, opportunities, and respect to all, regardless of abilities, gender, race, or religion.

An equitable world where persons with disabilities enjoy their rights, dignity, and active participation in society, leading to improved quality of life.

To establish an inclusive society that ensures equal rights, opportunities, and respect for all individuals, irrespective of their abilities, gender, race, or religion.

YUVA actively collaborates with persons with disabilities, their families, communities, and institutions to empower and promote the inclusion of disabled individuals. It works to facilitate Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) in addressing systemic gaps and barriers. YUVA also plays a pivotal role in advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) initiatives in Jharkhand, ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities in community development programs.

1. Addressing Exclusion and Discrimination:
    
   • Advocate for the inclusion of marginalized and traditionally excluded groups, particularly children, women, and individuals with multiple or severe disabilities, in line with Article 19 of the UNCRPD and broader human rights frameworks.

1. Inclusive Education:
    
   • Ensure that children with disabilities, especially those willing and able to attend school, are integrated into Anganwadi centers, local primary and secondary schools alongside other children from their communities.

1. Capacity Building for Educators:
    
   • Enhance the skills and competencies of teachers to effectively address the educational needs of children with disabilities.

1. Promoting Equal Opportunities:
    
   • Facilitate and advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and recognition of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.

YUVA focuses on empowering the most vulnerable and underserved groups within the disabled community, including:

• The poorest of the poor in remote rural or urban areas.
• Individuals with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Children and women with disabilities, who often face compounded marginalization.

Through its targeted interventions, YUVA strives to bridge gaps in access, opportunity, and empowerment, fostering a society where persons with disabilities are active stakeholders in their own development and in the progress of their communities.