202603 - CSR Projects - AYDA Awards Bangladesh 2025 1

AYDA Awards 2025

Project Launch Date

1st August 2025

Project Location

Bangladesh

Project Purpose

The AYDA Awards, brought to you by Nippon Paint, aim to nurture and inspire the next generation of architects and interior designers by providing a platform to showcase talent, develop skills, and foster innovation. The program's goals include bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice through practical experience and exposure, facilitating valuable networking opportunities between students and industry professionals, and encouraging cross-learning and the exchange of ideas. Moreover, AYDA promotes socially conscious design that addresses real-world challenges and strives to build design communities that support and elevate talented young designers, ultimately empowering them to make a meaningful impact on the world stage.

Qualitative Impact

AYDA empowers individuals with skills and networks, while inspiring communities with sustainable design awareness and fostering a design-conscious society. Participants also develop a strong connection with Nippon Paint, gaining a positive perception of the company's commitment to design and talent development.

UNSDG

Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development, Target 4.4: BY 2030, substantially increase the number OF youth AND adults who have relevant skills, including technical AND vocational skills, FOR employment, decent jobs AND entrepreneurship, Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training, Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university