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Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB) is a registered Women & Youth-led organization whose sole mission is to foster and enhance the socio-economic development of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🌿🤝Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh is proud to have...
06/10/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🌿🤝

Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh is proud to have our member Ching Hla Mong Marma representing the organization at the Bangladesh Youth Coalition-BYC EC Election and Special General Meeting 2026.

As an youth-led organization from the Chittagong Hill Tracts, YDSB believes that youth platforms must create meaningful space for Indigenous voices, perspectives, and leadership within Bangladesh’s broader youth movement.

Our participation is an opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, and contribute to a more inclusive and representative youth network—where the experiences and aspirations of Indigenous young people are valued in shaping collective decisions.

We look forward to meaningful dialogue, stronger solidarity, and continued collaboration towards a more inclusive future for young people across Bangladesh.

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🌏 YDSB at RCOY Asia and the Pacific 2026This year, 15 young participants from the three hill districts of the Chittagong...
05/10/2026

🌏 YDSB at RCOY Asia and the Pacific 2026

This year, 15 young participants from the three hill districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts joined RCOY Asia and the Pacific, bringing diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices from our communities.

Throughout the conference, they had the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, engage in meaningful discussions, speak on issues that matter to their communities, and proudly share their Indigenous cultures and identities.

They also brought the CHT Climate Declaration 2026 to the wider youth climate movement—sharing community experiences, priorities, and recommendations from across the CHT.

From learning to sharing, from culture to climate action—our young people continue to show that Indigenous youth are not just participants in climate conversations; they are contributors, advocates, and changemakers. 🌿

A powerful reflection from Annika Tanchangya, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 & 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝑫𝑺𝑩, during today’s Panel discussion on the ...
05/10/2026

A powerful reflection from Annika Tanchangya, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 & 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝑫𝑺𝑩, during today’s Panel discussion on the Just and clean energy transition.

As Indigenous peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, we often find ourselves in conversations about “energy transition” that do not fully reflect our realities.

Annika shared a simple but powerful reality: 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚, 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚. Across many remote parts of the CHT, communities continue to live with limited or no access to electricity.

And yet, we have been sustaining our lives and livelihoods for generations—closely connected with nature, using local resources carefully, and carrying knowledge passed down through generations.

This raises an important question for those working on climate and energy policy, nationally and internationally: 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔?

For Indigenous communities, the conversation should not simply be about bringing new energy technologies into our communities. It should also be about listening to how we live, how we sustain ourselves, how we interact with nature, and what our communities actually need.

If we are serious about a just and inclusive energy transition, Indigenous knowledge and lived experiences must not remain at the margins of the conversation—they must help shape it.

🌿 From Indigenous Voices to Climate Policy: Findings and Recommendations from the CHT Climate Declaration 2026Today, we ...
04/10/2026

🌿 From Indigenous Voices to Climate Policy: Findings and Recommendations from the CHT Climate Declaration 2026

Today, we had the opportunity to present the findings and recommendations of the CHT Climate Declaration 2026 at RCOY APAC 2026 bringing the lived experiences and priorities of Indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts into a wider climate policy conversation.

One question raised during the session was particularly important: What is our ultimate goal, and what happens next?

For us, the answer goes beyond documenting climate vulnerabilities. Our ultimate goal is to build an evidence base rooted in the lived experiences of Indigenous communities and use it to strengthen their voices, representation, and meaningful participation in national and international climate policy processes.

We believe that community experiences should not remain confined to consultation reports. They must inform policy, shape advocacy, and contribute to climate responses that recognise the rights and priorities of the communities most affected.

Two reflections from our distinguished guests further strengthened this vision:

💬 Sumaiya Binte Selim Sudha, Programme Coordinator, Youth & Gender, ICCCAD, highlighted the potential of the youth-led CHT Climate Declaration model to be replicated in other climate-vulnerable regions, including coastal areas. This reminds us that our initiative can serve as a learning model for broader, community-driven climate action.

💬 Roufa Khanum, Deputy Director, C3ER, BRAC University, emphasised that achieving climate justice requires informing policy and advocacy processes to ensure appropriate responses to vulnerable communities, enabling them to access and exercise their rights.

These reflections reinforce our belief that the CHT Climate Declaration 2026 is not an endpoint; it is a foundation for continued advocacy, stronger community participation, and more inclusive climate governance.

Our goal is not simply to make Indigenous voices heard, but to help ensure that those voices influence decisions, shape policies, and lead to meaningful change. 🌏

Our heartfelt gratitude to our community members, partners, distinguished guests, and everyone who has been part of this journey.

🌏 Are you ready to hear the voices of Indigenous communities and explore how their experiences can shape climate policy?...
04/10/2026

🌏 Are you ready to hear the voices of Indigenous communities and explore how their experiences can shape climate policy?

Join us TODAY at the Regional Conference of Youth (RCOY) Asia and the Pacific for an important side event:

From Indigenous Voices to Climate Policy: Findings and Recommendations from the CHT Climate Declaration 2026

Across the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Indigenous communities are experiencing the growing impacts of climate change, from drying water sources and changing agricultural patterns to increasing environmental vulnerabilities. Yet, their voices and lived experiences remain underrepresented in climate policy and decision-making.

Through the CHT Climate Declaration 2026, Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB), in collaboration with its partners, has brought together community voices from across the three hill districts to document local realities, identify shared challenges, and develop community-driven recommendations for climate action.

This session will bridge grassroots experiences with climate policy, highlighting why Indigenous knowledge, meaningful participation, and locally led adaptation must be at the heart of climate justice.

Distinguished Panel:

🎙️ Moderator: Kili Prue Marma, Communication & Outreach Officer, YDSB

Guests of Honour:

Roufa Khanum, Deputy Director, Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC C3ER, BRAC University

Sumaiya Binte Selim Sudha, Programme Co-ordinator, Youth & Gender, International Centre for Climate Change & Development (ICCCAD)

Speaker:

Anika Tanchangya, Research & Policy Officer, Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB)

📅 Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Club Activity Room-1

Be part of the conversation as we bring Indigenous voices, community-led solutions, and climate policy together to envision a more just and resilient future for the Chittagong Hill Tracts and beyond.

Because meaningful climate action begins when the voices of those most affected are heard, recognised, and acted upon. 🌱

01/10/2026

Learning Together, Growing Together. 🌱

We believe meaningful change begins when young people are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and connections to lead it. That is why YDSB brought together its committee members from across the Chittagong Hill Tracts for two days of learning, reflection, and collaboration.

From organizational development and climate action to gender, inclusion, and community engagement, this workshop was a step towards building a stronger, more connected, and capable team—one that can turn shared learning into meaningful action in our communities.

We carry forward the hope that every small effort today will contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

May our efforts, our work, and this initiative continue to grow and make a difference. 🌿

🌏 YDSB SIDE EVENT AT RCOY APAC 2026 | FROM INDIGENOUS VOICES TO CLIMATE POLICYWe are pleased to bring the voices, experi...
01/10/2026

🌏 YDSB SIDE EVENT AT RCOY APAC 2026 | FROM INDIGENOUS VOICES TO CLIMATE POLICY

We are pleased to bring the voices, experiences, and priorities of Indigenous communities from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) to the regional climate conversation through our side event at the Regional Conference of Youth Asia-Pacific RCOY APAC 2026.

Event Title: From Indigenous Voices to Climate Policy: Findings and Recommendations from the CHT Climate Declaration 2026

Through the CHT Climate Declaration 2026, Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh - YDSB Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB), in collaboration with বহ্নিশিখা Bonhishikha - unlearn gender, SheRAA Women's Climate Resilience and Adaptation Alliance, and Supporting People and Rebuilding Communities - SPaRC has been working to document community experiences, local knowledge, and climate priorities across the three hill districts of Bangladesh.

This side event will present key findings and recommendations emerging from community consultations, highlighting the lived realities of Indigenous peoples, the importance of locally led adaptation, and the need for meaningful Indigenous participation in climate policy and decision-making.

By bringing these perspectives to a regional platform, we aim to strengthen dialogue, foster collaboration, and ensure that the voices of communities most affected by climate change are recognised in shaping inclusive and just climate solutions.

For us, climate advocacy is not simply about representing communities; it is about creating spaces where their knowledge, experiences, and demands can inform the decisions that shape their futures.

From Indigenous Voices to Climate Policy. From Local Realities to Collective Climate Action. 🌱

Meet the Narisikha Scholar Cohort 1 🌱✨We are delighted to introduce the first cohort of নারীশিখা, featuring three inspir...
28/09/2026

Meet the Narisikha Scholar Cohort 1 🌱✨

We are delighted to introduce the first cohort of নারীশিখা, featuring three inspiring intermediate-level women students who are beginning a new chapter of learning, growth, and opportunity.

Through the Narisikha Scholarship Program, YDSB is providing academic and financial support, alongside a two-year journey of mentorship, professional development, practical learning, and career preparation.

Narisikha goes beyond financial assistance. It is about nurturing confidence, strengthening skills, encouraging leadership, and opening pathways for young women to become future professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in their communities.

With the support of Purposeful , Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh - YDSB aims to create an enabling environment where young women can pursue their education, explore their potential, develop their capabilities, and move towards economic independence and leadership.

🌟 Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB) at BYC EC Election & Special General Meeting 2026!We are excited t...
27/09/2026

🌟 Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB) at BYC EC Election & Special General Meeting 2026!

We are excited to be part of the BYC EC Election & Special General Meeting 2026—a meaningful space where young leaders come together to connect, exchange ideas, strengthen solidarity, and shape the future of youth-led action in Bangladesh.

Organized under the “Strengthening Bangladesh Youth Coalition-BYC” initiative, in collaboration with Plan International Bangladesh, as part of the Shomotay Tarunno: Youth for Equality Project, with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, this gathering is more than an event—it is an opportunity to strengthen youth leadership and amplify diverse youth voices.

For YDSB, meaningful youth participation means stepping forward, building stronger networks, and working collectively toward a more inclusive, representative, and impactful youth coalition. 🤝🌱

We’re ready to connect, contribute, and co-create the change.
Are you ready to be part of the journey? 🚀

Community Action Project | Empowering Young Minds for a Cleaner and Greener Future Plastic pollution is becoming an incr...
22/09/2026

Community Action Project | Empowering Young Minds for a Cleaner and Greener Future

Plastic pollution is becoming an increasing environmental challenge, affecting our communities, ecosystems, and everyday lives. Building awareness among children from an early age is an important step toward developing responsible environmental habits and sustainable practices.

As part of CAP, Youth Development for Sustainable Bangladesh (YDSB) organized an interactive Plastic Pollution Awareness and Creative Recycling Program at Notun Para Government Primary School, Kyaching Para.

The session introduced students to the causes and impacts of plastic pollution, waste management, and the 3R principles — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Through plastic collection and sorting, craft demonstrations, and hands-on group activities, students explored how discarded plastic materials can be transformed into useful and creative products.

The enthusiastic participation and creativity of the students made the session both engaging and meaningful. The activity aimed not only to increase environmental awareness but also to encourage children to take practical action and understand that waste can become a resource when we rethink, reuse and recycle.

Through initiatives like CAP, YDSB continues to promote environmental responsibility, creativity, and youth participation in building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.

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