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Safety Champion Fellowship Program

 

Red Dot Foundation conducted a Safety Champion Fellowship Program in collaboration with UN-Habitat and Her City. The theme aligned with the Urban Thinkers Campus theme: Engendering THE CITY WE NEED.

Students in the age group 17-35 years from around the country were invited to participate, forming teams of 2-4 persons seeking practical, hyperlocal, and inclusive solutions surrounding these 4 public areas: Transportation, Sanitation, Entertainment Zone, and Tourist spots aligned with at least one of the following themes using the Safecity App:

Category 1: Engendering Urban Planning and Design

Category 2: Engendering Inclusion and Equality

Category 3:  Engendering Peace and Safety

 

With the help of masterclasses, the teams embarked on their projects over 5 months.

We are happy to share feedback from the project:

“Having had the opportunity to work with the Red Dot Foundation, I can attest to the impactful nature of the Safety Champion Fellowship program. The initiative’s dedication to fostering positive change aligns seamlessly with the values of inclusivity and welfare.

During my tenure, I had the privilege of spearheading a project focused on addressing the challenges faced by blind individuals. Our team worked tirelessly to provide practical solutions, aiming to enhance the overall well-being of this community.

The program’s commitment to driving social change is commendable, and the collaborative spirit within the fellowship creates an environment conducive to innovation and progress. The experience has not only enriched my understanding of the issues at hand but has also empowered me to be an advocate for positive change.

I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of the Safety Champion Fellowship program.” – Ankur Parmar, Team Change Makers

 

Visit by German Delegation from Global Bridges

 

“Through November and December, Sassoon Dock, which is usually cordoned off from public access, is now an experiential exhibition, where artists from all around the world showcase their art.  So we grabbed this opportunity and took the German delegation from Global Bridges to the 142-year-old Sasoon Dock.

We then visited Matunga Station.  This station has found a place in the Limca Book of Records 2018 for having an all-woman staff. The staff has been handling all operations of the station round-the-clock, it includes personnel from the RPF, commercial, and operating departments. The excitement was clearly visible from both sides. Our guests were eager to listen and the staff was enthusiastic to tell their stories.” – Parinita Tyagi, Asst. Manager – Projects & Events

 

In Anticipation of 16 Days of Activism

 

 

The Consulate General of Mexico and the Consulate General of Spain organized an afternoon of exchange of experiences in Consular Cases concerning foreign women in Mumbai on 27th November 2023. This event builds on previous work of consular missions in Mumbai to address domestic violence and women empowerment in Mumbai. On this occasion, the objective was to share experiences, contacts, and best practices concerning consular cases that have women as primary subjects or victims. The event  highlighted the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (an annual international campaign that kicked off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ran until 10 December, Human Rights Day),

The format aimed to have a dynamic and fruitful discussion on consular assistance related to women, especially on victims of domestic abuse. The objective was not to hear the national positions or work on the issue, but rather to have an open discussion kickstarted by the presentation of concrete cases of consular assistance to women in Mumbai.

 

Exciting News!

 

Our Work Has Been Recognised as a Finalist in The 3rd Annual Anthem Awards!

As an Anthem Finalist our work has been singled out as one of the best in its category (it’s among the highest-scored work of 2,000 projects entered from around the world) and now it’s up for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Anthem Awards, as chosen by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences in each category, and the Anthem Community Voice Award, supported by the online public. These Awards are the mark of distinction for Social Impact excellence.

Last Date to vote 21st December, 2023!

Please Vote for Us!

 

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Meet a Member of our Team!

 

Sonali Alves is the Sr. Manager- operations and Partnerships at Red Dot Foundation. Sonali comes from an aviation background, having spent 15 years in marketing and sales in the aviation industry. She is passionate about women’s rights and enjoys working with youth. She firmly believes that the youth want to make a change and are eager to “be the change” – sometimes they just need a bit of guidance.. She feels very strongly about gender equity and making spaces safer for people of all genders. She feels extremely fortunate to be able to make a difference in people’s lives. In her spare time, she loves to read, cook, and travel to tick places off her bucket list.

 

SafeCircle

 

SafeCircle is a secure, trusting space for survivors of violence and abuse. This is a non-judgmental listening circle for survivors to share their experiences, learn from others, and know that they are not alone. You are invited to join us, on Zoom, in sharing and learning in SafeCircle.

This is a space for people who are survivors of any kind of trauma or abuse. We are facilitating a safe community space where we can seek to find solutions through sharing, listening, and offering insights. Kindly note that it is not a therapy session or an SOS solution.

We cordially invite you to join these sessions. They are held in English and Hindi languages. Once you register, our team will reach out to you with details such as the time and date of the SafeCircle.

Please fill in this form to Register!

 

Key points to understand through data – November

 

Reports collected Globally for the month of November 2023.

 

 

Safecity Reporting Platform

 

Safecity is a platform as a service product that powers communities, police and city government to prevent violence in public and private spaces. Our technology stack collects and analyses crowdsourced, anonymous reports of violent crime, identifying patterns and key insights. This data enables citizens, researchers and policymakers to create safer spaces by:

• Increasing awareness, transparency and public accountability
• Improving policy and tactical precision with data-led insights
• Optimising budgets to more effectively allocate resources

Get in touch if you want to be a Safecity partner: [email protected]

Report an incident on Safecity Platform
Download Safecity App on iOS Devices
Download Safecity App on Android Devices

 

Upcoming Events

• Safecity Space

Red Dot Foundation Events on Safecity’s platform X every Wedenesday…..do join us!

Recap of our Chats:

“Challenges Encountered by Transgender Individuals in Accessing Healthcare Facilities” with Megan Steven. Check out the recap here.

“Significance of Consent Education” with Gulnar Kohli. Check out the recap here.

“Diverse & Inclusive Approaches to Raise Awareness & Prevent Gender-Based Violence” with Myrian Castello & Nicole Joseph-Chin during 16 Days of Activism. Check out the recap here.

Recording of our Spaces:

“Imposter Syndrome: Exploring Triggers, Demographics and Cultivating Supportive Environments” with Prathvi Nayak. Check out the recording here.

“Mental Health Awareness for the LGBTQIA+ Community” with Grishma Ashar. Check out the recording here.

 

Ongoing Projects

• DEI & LGBTQ+ Inclusion on College Campuses – Maharashtra & Goa
• LGBTQ+ Safe Campus Project Karnataka
• Women in Motion
• Stand Up Against Street Harassment
• Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Fellowship
• Public Space Audit – Faridabad
• Gender Sensitive and Inclusive leadership Program for young women
• Training on Domestic Violence and Digital Safety
• Domestic Violence Advocacy and Legal Clinics