At DAWN Worldwide, we believe ending gender-based violence will require systems change at the deepest level. Our strategies include engaging local leaders in marginalized communities, supporting gender sensitization programs, engaging with men and boys for a shift in attitudes towards gender norms, and using the power of finance to address Gender-Based Violence. We believe in the power of Upstander advocacy as a form of proactive solidarity and a proven method for standing up to injustices to create positive, meaningful, and sustainable change. This belief has fueled our work for over 15 years, driving us to challenge injustice, advocate for policy reforms, and amplify the voices of those who are victims and have been silenced.
A message from DAWN Worldwide Chair & Co-founder Geeta Aiyer
“We want to see a world where gender-based violence does not happen – not in public where it may appear to be a model; not in private where it perpetuates discrimination against women; and finally, not in the hearts and minds of any member of civil society.”
Partnerships Details and Outcomes
ASSOCIATION FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT (AID)
Commencing in May 2024, this collaboration is aimed at bolstering grassroots efforts to eradicate violence against women. The partnership represents a crucial advancement in the mission to create safer environments for women within families, institutions, and at the policy level.
BAL MAHILA CHETNA SAMITI (BMCS)
BMCS helps women survivors in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan by providing them support and resources. BMCS has been fighting against the much prevalent social evils in the like child violence, child marriage, dowry, prostitution, witch-hunting, gender identification tests, female infanticide, sexual harassment and rape of women.
PARITY LAB
Parity Lab continues to strengthen three essential pillars: mentorship, structured learning experiences, and collaboration/partnerships. Through the accelerated programs, Parity Lab has reached 23000 plus survivors and community members, 3X increase in scale and impact of the accelerated partners, and 300 hours of support and trainings have been provided
MEN AGAINST VIOLENCE AND ABUSE (MAVA)
MAVA reaches out to 30 colleges, 4 community groups, 4 schools,12 NGO’s, and other groups with an outreach of more than 11,000 youth through various strategized programs. MAVA is changing attitudes and creating awareness by Gender Lab Programs.
Testimonial
“My fellowship journey was transformative. The program taught me the power of self-reflection and authentic narrative. ” – Ranjita Pawar, Cohort 1, Parity Lab Founder of Samarthya
Funding Summary
$73,000 Grants
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