Nada Foundation

Nada Foundation

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Human rights
  • Women

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
International

Objectives

The NADA Foundation focuses on helping girls who are at risk of or affected by child marriage and various forms of gender-based violence. Our beneficiaries are girls worldwide, particularly those from marginalized communities where these issues are prevalent.

How We Help:

  1. Education: We provide access to quality education and educational resources, empowering girls with knowledge and skills to pursue their dreams and build better futures.
  2. Economic Empowerment: Through skills training, mentorship, and employment opportunities, we enable girls to gain financial independence, reducing their vulnerability to exploitation and abuse.
  3. Advocacy: We advocate for policy changes and legal reforms to protect girls' rights and promote gender equality, amplifying their voices and demanding action from decision-makers.
  4. Awareness: We raise awareness about the harmful impacts of child marriage and gender-based violence, challenging harmful norms and fostering supportive communities.

Why Our Help Matters: Our impact extends beyond individual girls to entire communities and societies. By empowering girls, we break cycles of poverty and discrimination, promote social and economic development, and contribute to a more equitable and just world. Every girl we support has the potential to transform her own life and the lives of those around her, creating ripple effects of positive change for generations to come.

Activities

 

  1. Educational Programs: We conduct educational programs aimed at increasing awareness about the harmful effects of child marriage and gender-based violence. These programs include workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns targeting both girls and their communities.
  2. Economic Empowerment Initiatives: We offer vocational training programs and entrepreneurship opportunities to equip girls with the skills and resources they need to achieve financial independence. These initiatives focus on enhancing their employability and creating pathways to economic self-sufficiency.
  3. Advocacy Campaigns: We engage in advocacy efforts at local, national, and international levels to influence policies and legislation that protect girls' rights and prevent child marriage. This includes lobbying government officials, collaborating with other organizations, and raising public awareness through media campaigns.
  4. Support Services: We provide direct support to girls at risk of or affected by child marriage, including access to safe spaces, counseling services, and legal assistance. These services aim to empower girls to assert their rights and make informed decisions about their futures.
  5. Community Engagement: We work closely with communities to challenge harmful traditions and norms that perpetuate child marriage and gender-based violence. This involves engaging community leaders, religious authorities, and other stakeholders in dialogue and education initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and protecting girls' rights.

Through these activities, we strive to achieve our objectives of ending child marriage, empowering girls, and promoting gender equality, ultimately creating a more just and equitable world for all.

Current opportunities

Tyne and Wear, NE83HU or Remote

Fundraising and Grant Management Volunteers at NADA Foundation secure resources vital for ending child marriage and empowering girls globally.