Our work: skill development and livelihood programmes in South 24 Parganas
From relief in hard times to training that leads to paid work, everything we do aims at one thing: people who can stand on their own feet.
Y.E.S. Artisan Lab and Unmukt by Y.E.S.
Jewellery making and fabric accessories training for women in Budge Budge, with a path to paid work. Funding is needed to start the first cohort of 10.
Tailoring that leads to work
Planned · operational status to be confirmed
Darzi by Y.E.S. is our planned apparel and tailoring initiative. As a charitable trust working on skill development near Kolkata, we want to offer silai (tailoring) training and a practical tailoring course that lead to production work.
Shamshad Salahuddin brings experience in tailoring, fashion design, and skills training to her role as Lead of Darzi by Y.E.S. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, practical learning, and the development of skills that can open pathways to economic independence.
As she prepares to lead the Darzi initiative, Shamshad will help shape its training and production activities, supporting aspiring artisans as they develop their abilities and confidence. Through her leadership, Darzi aims to connect traditional skills with contemporary design and meaningful livelihood opportunities.
- Silai training and a practical tailoring course
- Production work for trained tailors
- Women skill development with a clear path to income
- Led by Shamshad Salahuddin
Education, Employment, and Youth Opportunities
Ongoing as funds allow
Y.E.S. believes that access to education, practical skills, and career guidance can help individuals build greater independence and confidence.
Our earlier employment initiatives included engagement with Magic Bus in connection with job drives and employment opportunities.
Through our ongoing and planned work, we aim to help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to pursue meaningful education and employment pathways.
Specific historical programme details and outcomes are being reviewed before publication.
Y.E.S. has supported students with semester fees and learning tools, such as a laptop. The planned Y.E.S. Youth and Community Centre will offer education, digital literacy, spoken English and career preparation, dependent on space and funding. If you are looking for an education NGO in Kolkata or South 24 Parganas to support, this is where your gift goes.
- Help with fees and learning tools, such as laptops
- Earlier job drives with Magic Bus
- Planned: digital literacy and spoken English
- Planned: career preparation for young people
Relief when families need it most
Since 2021 · current scope depends on funding
We have supported community members facing hardship through food assistance and the distribution of essential supplies.
Our earlier community initiatives have included the distribution of blankets and other essential items to people in need.
Our volunteers have distributed rations and medicines in Mazdurpara, Kolkata, and essential supplies in villages of South 24 Parganas.
Want to donate clothes in Kolkata, or support food donation in Kolkata and South 24 Parganas? Call us first so we can tell you what is needed now. A blanket donation before December reaches people when the cold is worst.
- Ration and medicine distribution in Mazdurpara, Kolkata
- Ramadan ration kits (2021) and ration distribution (March 2026)
- Winter blanket distribution (2022)
- Baby food and essentials for mothers
Help to reach essential care
As resources permit
We have helped individuals facing medical difficulties by reviewing requests for assistance and supporting access to essential healthcare where resources permit.
Our earlier community work also included health and blood donation camps.
If you are looking for an NGO in Kolkata for medical help, call us with the patient's details. We will tell you honestly whether we can help.
- Requests reviewed case by case
- Support to reach essential healthcare
- Earlier health and blood donation camps
Areas of operation in South 24 Parganas and Kolkata
You Empower Society works with women, young people, and underserved communities in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Our activities have included community relief, education, livelihood development, and access to essential support. Our current organisational base is in Budge Budge, with earlier community engagement across several locations in the region.
You Empower Society has engaged with communities across South 24 Parganas and Kolkata through community support, livelihood initiatives, and local development efforts.
| Location | Activities |
|---|---|
| Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas | Y.E.S.'s current organisational base and the proposed location of the Artisan Lab |
| Mazdurpara, Kolkata | Ration and medicine distribution |
| Betberia, South 24 Parganas | Project Horizon [one line on what it is] |
| Homra, South 24 Parganas | Infrastructure development and community-centre initiatives |
Some activities reflect earlier community engagement, while others are planned or developing. Programme availability may depend on funding and resources.
YES to People. YES to Possibilities.
A monthly gift helps us start the first Y.E.S. Artisan Lab cohort and keep it going.