Impact

To champion the rights of women, adolescent girls, and boys by addressing systemic injustices and advocating for equity and human rights. 

Key Focus Areas:

• Promote gender equality and the protection of women’s and children’s rights.  
• Advocate for policy reforms to eliminate discrimination against women and marginalized communities.  
• Strengthen legal and institutional support for grassroots women facing injustices.  
• • Trauma counseling and mental health support groups 
  • Literacy classes, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development
  • Parenting guidance for inmates with children outside
  • Transitional services pre-release focused on housing, jobs, healthcare access
  • Network of employers and community volunteers to enable re-entry and rehabilitation  
  • Address the unique challenges faced by justice-impacted women through gender-responsive initiatives spanning literacy, skills training, counseling, legal support, and rehabilitative care – thereby upholding their human rights and human dignity.
  • Partner with facilities to offer counseling, life skills training, and rehabilitation programs aimed at socio economic reintegration post release.

Advocacy and Justice Programs and Initiatives –  

• Grassroots Legal Literacy Campaigns: Educate women and adolescent boys and girls in underserved communities about their rights and access to legal resources.  
• Gender Justice Forums: Establish safe spaces for women and girls to discuss and address issues of violence, discrimination, and inequality.  
• Policy Advocacy Network: Partner with civil society organizations to push for inclusive policies that protect women and vulnerable groups.

Impact: Aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).  

To reduce the digital divide and improve educational access for women, girls, and boys, equipping them with skills to thrive in a tech-driven world. 

Key Focus Areas:

• Increase access to STEM education and digital tools for women and adolescents.  
• Promote gender inclusion in technology and innovation across the strata of the society. 
• Enhance educational outcomes in underserved communities.  

Educational Empowerment (STEM) Programs and Initiatives   

• STEM Girls Club: Establish clubs in schools where girls can explore STEM fields through hands-on learning, mentorship, and role modeling.  
• Digital Empowerment Workshops: Offer digital literacy, no-coding and coding programs for grassroots women and adolescents to enhance their employability.  
• Community Educational Resource Centers: Set up libraries and digital hubs in rural areas to provide access to learning materials and internet resources.  
• Engaging Pediatric Patients through Educational Materials: provide story books, drawing books, tracing activities and eco-education materials to public hospitals, for hospitalized children, to make their recuperation engaging and stimulating. 

Impact: Aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

3. To foster financial independence, entrepreneurship, and leadership among grassroots women, adolescent girls, and boys, equipping them to actively participate in community development and decision-making.

Key Focus Areas:

• Equip women and youth with entrepreneurial, financial literacy, and leadership skills.
• Provide access to microfinance, mentorship, and business development opportunities.
• Address social and economic barriers hindering women’s and youth empowerment.
• Encourage active participation in decision-making processes and community development initiatives.

Programs and Initiatives:

• Women’s Enterprise Hub: Create training centers where women can learn business skills, access funding opportunities, and network with mentors.
• Savings and Investment Clubs: Establish savings cooperatives for women in rural communities to foster financial independence.
• Youth Startup Challenge: Provide young innovators, including boys and girls, with seed funding and mentorship to develop their business ideas.
• Leadership Training for Grassroots Women: Host workshops that equip women with public speaking, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Youth Empowerment Fellowship: A year-long program to develop leadership skills in adolescents while involving them in community development projects.
• Community Women’s Council: Facilitate the formation of local women’s groups to influence community decisions and policies.

Impact: Aligns with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 1 (No Poverty).

To promote sustainable practices and climate resilience in grassroots communities, empowering women and youth as change agents.  

Key Focus Areas:  

• Train women and youth in climate-smart practices for agriculture and daily living.  
• Advocate for the adoption of renewable energy in underserved communities.  
• Increase grassroots participation in environmental conservation programs.  

Sustainability and Climate Action Programs and Initiatives: 

• Green Women Initiative: Train women in rural areas on sustainable farming techniques and waste management practices.  
• Youth Climate Ambassadors Program: Engage adolescent boys and girls to lead tree planting campaigns and climate education in their communities.  
• Solar Power for Progress: Provide solar-powered energy solutions to grassroots women for household and entrepreneurial use.  

Impact: Aligns with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

To foster thriving grassroots communities by addressing their infrastructure, healthcare, and empowerment needs.  

Key Focus Areas:

• Improve access to basic amenities, including clean water and healthcare, in underserved communities.  
• Support programs that strengthen community bonds and foster mutual support.  
• Build capacity for women and youth to lead local development initiatives.  

Community Development Programs and Initiatives  

• Clean Water for Communities: Drill boreholes and repair water systems in rural areas, prioritizing communities led by grassroots women.  
• Health Access for All: Organize healthcare outreach campaigns focusing on maternal and child health.  
• Women-led Community Development Projects: Provide training and funding for women to spearhead projects such as school renovations, food banks, or skill centers.  
• Cloth-a-Child Initiative: The Cloth a Child Initiative by Atred Foundation focuses on providing school uniforms and essential clothing to underprivileged children, ensuring they can attend school with dignity and confidence. By addressing the barriers of inadequate clothing, the initiative supports education access, reduces inequalities, and fosters a sense of belonging among vulnerable children. This program aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by promoting inclusive community development and enabling every child to reach their full potential.

Impact: Aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

The ATRED Foundation partners with schools and organizations that provide education and care for children with mental, physical and developmental disabilities. Our initiatives aim to expand access, improve learning outcomes, and provide holistic support.

For schools serving children with disabilities, ATRED provide:

– Assistive technologies like audio books, screen readers, and mobility devices to facilitate learning 

– Training for teachers on inclusive education practices and supporting diverse learning needs

– Tailored learning materials and curriculum aligned with different cognitive capabilities 

– Structural modifications like ramps, railings, and accessible washrooms to enable access

– Medical camps for diagnosis, assistive aids, and counseling services

For caregiver networks and shelters housing orphaned and abandoned children with disabilities, ATRED offers: 

– Funding for specialized care like sign-language interpreters, physiotherapists

– Training for caregivers on disability rights, management, and community integration

– Awareness campaigns to promote fostering and adoption of children with special needs

– Aligns with SDG 4 & 10(Quality Education) by promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities.

– Supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through health camps and access to assistive technologies. 

The ATRED Foundation remains dedicated to uplifting women, adolescent girls, and boys through targeted initiatives that address education, economic empowerment, justice, sustainability, and community development. By focusing on grassroots empowerment, ATRED ensures that marginalized groups become agents of their transformation, creating a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

For REFORMATION and a permanent change to happen, we have mapped out a holistic 5 steps approach that will have a life changing effect on our different initiatives.

Approach to Implementation

1. People-Centric Solutions: Place community needs at the center of program design, using participatory methods to co-create solutions.
2. Partnerships and Collaboration: Work with governments, international organizations (UNCCT, UNODC), schools, NGOs, and businesses to amplify impact.
3. Innovative Use of Technology: Develop digital infrastructure, promote coding boot-camps, and provide internet access to under-served areas.
4. Sustainability Integration : Incorporate environmentally conscious practices across all programs to mitigate climate impacts.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation: Use data-driven approaches to measure outcomes, refine strategies, and ensure accountability.
6. Uplifting Pediatric Wards with Sustainable Design

The ATRED Foundation aims to transform sterile children’s wards in public hospitals into uplifting spaces that aid the healing and wellbeing of pediatric patients. 

We plan to redecorate walls and corridors with silk plaster – a natural, environmentally-friendly material that is soothing, tactile, and aesthetically pleasing. 

Compared to regular paint or wallpaper, silk plaster has many benefits:

– Made from natural silk fibers and lime plaster, it is non-toxic and hypoallergenic 

– Soft texture and subtle shimmer soothe children during medical procedures

– Can be molded into various nature inspired designs that spark curiosity

– Durable and easily cleaned material reduces maintenance requirements 

– Calming colors and motifs designed by child psychologists create a reassuring environment  

– Biophilic elements reconnect children with nature during hospitalization

– Aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by creating healing environments in children’s wards.

– Contributes to SDG 11 & 12 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through eco-friendly and biophilic design.using natural, non-toxic materials like silk plaster.

By transforming sterile wards into vibrant, healing spaces, the ATRED Foundation aims to reduce anxiety, improve moods, and speed up recovery times for pediatric patients.

Through partnership with hospitals, interior designers, architecture firms, silk plaster suppliers, visual artists, child psychologists, we can create child-friendly, eco-conscious healing environments that support the emotional wellbeing of hospitalized children while elevating sustainability standards in public health facilities.