Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) represent out aspirations for a better life itself The timeline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals ended in 2015 and we were in marry ways away from attaining them YUVA has always pushed for more inclusive and widespread development for all the citizens of this country. This is why the New Development Agenda 2030, which was adopted in 2015, is crucial to provide a framework and spur action by countries around the world to achieve them in the following year as well

Over the last year, YUVA has worked with stakeholders at different levels. We have helped individuals and communities exercise their rights and gain actes resources We have worked with multiple government agencies to ensure smooth fanctioning of policies and schemes. Our work on various movements, particularly, 'Right to City' and 'Hamare Shehar Mamba has been based on mobilisation of various orgssons and communities We have had a plethora of opportunities to discuss our learning views at national and international forums. Interaction at so many levels is humbling It often makes us realise that the road we have taken is challenging but the prospect of a better future, keeps the momentum going

YUVA has made significant strides in its engagement in many novel programmes. We provided vocational training with a 'Diploma in Youth Development and Social Change in 2016-17 along with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, to enable people interested in working with the youth build perspective and get a hands on experience. Our work on informal workers' rights to livelihood and habitat are ongoing in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and other cities. Our advocacy and capacity building work with regard to informal sector workers has been quite effective as well

Our work is indeed challenging but the promise of a better future continues to drive YUVA We look forward to all that the year has to offer and present to you our Annual Report 2016 17.

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