Equidiversity Foundation is committed to create an environment that promotes gender equality through political, social and financial empowerment with active informed participation of individuals, the community and the state.
Equidiversity Foundation envisions a society where there is gender equality, co-sharing of power and freedom from gender based violence.
Mobilization of community women, elected women representatives, young people, to work on development and gender issues. Awareness Generation at the community, individual and state levels around governance, gender equality, individual rights and entitlements, addressing gender based violence-discrimination. Awareness Generation through social media to mobilize public opinion and enhance visibility of the issues. Advocacy at the state and community levels. Capacity development and handholding at the individual, community and state levels for active participation in political processes, gender responsive budgeting, community development, fighting gender injustices and inequalities, social awareness and develop life, livelihoods and leadership skills. Livelihood based Activities. Networking with the community, state departments and programmes & like-minded organizations. Organization Support Activities to strengthen community based organizations like Women’s Rights Promotion Committees, Adult Literacy Centres and Theatre Groups. Community Fellowship Programmes. Documentation, Publication of IEC materials and Newsletters and conducting Research. Organizational development . Fund raising and mobilization.
Area of Work
District |
Block |
Gram Panchayat (Village Council) |
Birbhum |
Nanoor |
Kirnahar I, Daskal Gram Kareya II |
South 24 Parganas |
Pathar Protima |
Dakshin Gangadharpur |
Purulia |
Jhalda II |
Nowahatu,Tatuara |
North 24Parganas |
Bongaon |
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Kolkata |
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Our Current Team
Smt. Anindita Majumdar |
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Birbhum |
Sri.Tarun Banerjee |
South 24 Parganas |
Sri Prittwish Tripathy |
Purulia |
Smt. Namita Kalindi |
Resource Persons |
Smt. Chandana Bakshi |
Volunteer |
Sri. Dilip Banerjee |
Board of Trustees
Anindita Majumdar Founder, Managing Trustee, Ashoka Fellow & Social Activist Shyamali Acharjee, Trustee, Creative Writer and Programme Presenter S.K. Ghosh, Media Professional Dilip Banerjee, Trustee, Ashoka Fellow and Social Worker Chandana Baksi, Trustee, Mental Health Professional.
Board of Advisors
Bulbul Baksi, Mental Health Professional & Accredited Partnership Broker Sanjay Sen, Chartered Accountant.
Our Donors & Supporters
Ms. Tuhina Majumder Also Class of 1956 Ms. Roshni Chatterjee, Mr. Swapan Kumar Das Mr. Rudradeb Chaudhuri, Ms. Mridula Majumdar, Ms. Ananya Sen.
Mobilise community women, elected women representatives and young people to work on development and gender issues.
Strengthen development of women community/self-help group leaders, women elected representatives, youth etc. for active participation in
political processes, community development, fighting gender injustices and inequalities, social awareness and develop life and leadership skills.
Improve livelihood opportunities and skills of women and youth to encourage economic self reliance.
Build awareness around governance, gender equality, address gender based violence & discrimination amongst educational, legal institutions and community based organizations.
Advocate with government, local institutions, corporate, political parties and other entities.
Network with like-minded organizations/forums/alliances for channelising available resources for a coordinated response.
Document our experiences and processes for our further learning and sharing.
