YPSA
Bangladesh’s shipbreaking industry is transforming, with safer and cleaner shipyards replacing a once hazardous sector. But the transition has cost thousands of jobs, forcing many former workers to return to traditional fishing to rebuild their…
A two-day “Youth Journalism Training Programme” was successfully held on June 21–22 at the University of Chittagong (CU). Jointly organized by Unilever Bangladesh Limited, YPSA, Chattogram City Corporation, and CU, the initiative was conducted under…
YPSA organized an orientation meeting with local NGOs and partners focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and nutrition for a resilient health system. The event took place at the Pitstop Seminar Hall…
A three-day peer educator training program on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) was recently held in the Chittagong City Corporation area. The training was organized under the project “Health System Resiliency for Improved…
The ‘Job Fair 2026’ under the Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) project, organized by Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), was held on June 11 at the Asian SR Hotel in Chattogram….
Project inception meeting for the “JAAGORON” project, aimed at engaging marginalized youth in civic leadership, was held on 11 June, at the YPSA Human Resource Development Centre, Sitakunda Campus, in the Martyred Freedom Fighter AKM…
Save the Children’s Deputy Country Director Visited YPSA’s Activities. Read more…
Climate-displaced families and children in hazardous labour must be rehabilitated locally to reduce urban pressure: YPSA Roundtable. Read more…
“Collective Action Needed for a Livable World”: CCC Mayor Joins YPSA Beach Cleaning Campaign in Cox’s Bazar. Read more…
YPSA Founder and Chief Executive Md. Arifur Rahman Conferred PhD Degree by Techno India University. Read more..
Youth Mobilize for Global Goals: Global SDG Youth Summit 2025 Successfully Convenes in Dhaka. Read more
Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 Concludes with Bold Declaration for Climate Action. Read more…
Bangladesh’s First Weather Club Inaugurated in Banshkhali. Read more…
Foreign Affairs Secretary Witnesses YPSA’s Education Program at Rohingya Camp. Read more…
Dr. Arif Emphasizes Stronger Collaboration for Sustainable Reintegration of Trafficking Victims in Training with Tourist Police. Read more…
EU Delegation Visits Feni to Boost Flood Recovery and Livelihood Efforts by YPSA. Read more…
Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 Concludes with Bold Declaration for Climate Action. Read more…
Australian High Commissioner and WFP Country Director Visit YPSA’s Emergency Livelihood Support Programme in Cumilla. Read more…
Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau Mohammad Zakaria Visits YPSA Activities Read more
National Seminar Highlights Structural Issues Impacting Life in Rohingya Camps Read more
YPSA Honors Women’s Resilience at the “Durbar Nari Award Ceremony” in Teknaf Read more
High-Level Visit from Ministry of Home Affairs to YPSA’s Counter-Trafficking Activities in Rohingya Camps Read more
YPSA-LSE Project Observes 16 Days of Activism 2025 in Rohingya Camps Read more
YPSA Organizes Theatre for Development (TfD) Shows to Raise Awareness on GBV and Child Marriage in Rohingya Camp Read more
Delegation from the High Commission of Canada Visits YPSA-ECW Learning Activities in Cox’s Bazar Read more
ISCG’s David Bugden Conducts Follow-up Visit with Wahida, IDG Takeover Participant in Teknaf Read more
From Scarcity to Sustainability: A Microgreens Story from Rohingya Camp Read more
Foreign Affairs Secretary Witnesses YPSA’s Education Program at Rohingya Camp Read more
SIDA Delegation Visits YPSA ECW MYRP II Activities to Support Inclusive Education for Rohingya Children Read more
Cameroon Delegation Observes YPSA’s ECW Project for Rohingya Girls in Bangladesh Read more
The British High Commissioner Visits YPSA’s On-going Activities in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Youth Radio Journalists interviewed ICC Chief Prosecutor in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Product Showcasing Fair at Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh : Skill Development for Youth Read more
International Youth Day 2024 celebrated at Rohingya camps and host communities Read more
Save the Children Japan Team Visits YPSA’s Education Programs in Cox’s Bazar Read more
Save The Children Team Visited Skill Development Training Centers At Rohingya Camp In Cox’s Bazar Read more
In a significant move toward sustainable aquaculture, YPSA has unveiled a comprehensive sub-project titled “Adopting Technologies and Practices for Resilient Green Growth in Fisheries Sub-sector”. This initiative aims to modernize the fisheries sector across the Chattogram and Feni districts by integrating Resource Efficient and Cleaner production (RECP) and climate-resilient practices.
These districts are home to a dense population of fish farmers who are currently vulnerable to climate-induced hazards.
YPSA is a voluntary, nongovernmental and nonprofit organization for sustainable development. YPSA is registered with the different departments of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh including NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), Department of Social Welfare (DSW), Register of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) and Micro Credit Regulatory Authority (MRA). Read more…
YPSA envisions a society without poverty where everyone’s basic needs and rights are ensured.
YPSA exists to participate with the poor and vulnerable population with all commitment to bring about their own and society’s sustainable development.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 1981 to 1990 as the “Youth Decade” and designated 1985 as the “International Youth Year”. A massive campaign was carried out to involve youth in social development programs across the world, including Bangladesh.
Being inspired by spirit of the “International Youth Year: Participation, Development, Peace”, the Founder General Secretary and Chief Executive Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman encouraged and organized the local youth community with the aim of establishing a youth development organization in Sitakunda Upazila under Chattogram district of Bangladesh.
On May 20, 1985, the youth organization “Young Power” was established which later became the social development organization “Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)” and began its course of participation in the development process.
Currently, as an organization for sustainable development, YPSA is continuously moving forward with its vision, mission, and values as per its strategic plan.
Patriotism and commitment to national interest, sovereignty and national pride
Justice, transparency and accountability
Mutual respect and gender friendliness
Quality and excellence
Humility and confidence
Respect for diversity
Support for environment and ecology
Family friendliness
Peaceful co-existence of different race, religion and class
Being responsible and accountable
Cost-effectiveness and cost-efficiency
Constructive criticism and promotion of organizational profile
Healthy recreation
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