The Dalit Foundation was established in 2003 to provide grant support for grassroots Dalit activist organizations and individuals working for equality and equal rights. The Foundation's vision is for Dalit communities, especially women, to live with dignity and have equal social and economic opportunities. Its mission is to eliminate caste-based discrimination. Key objectives include eradicating untouchability and ensuring minimum wages, education, health care, housing and insurance for marginalized groups. The Foundation supports new Dalit-led initiatives and strengthens existing movements through grants and capacity building.

1. Dalit Foundation Accelerating change for equality By: Sikander Kushwaha

2. Why Dalit Foundation Following the Durban World Conference on Racism, Dalit activists and researchers felt that there was the need for institutional support in the form of a fund that would focus on providing grant support for grass-root level Dalit activists and organisations.

3. About Organisation The Dalit Foundation was officially launched at the UNDP Conference Hall on 8th October 2003. Head office: Delhi Operational Area: Eleven state of India Chairperson : Mr. Martin Macwan DF work in diverse fields of issues: eradication of manual scavenging, empowering dalit women, education, health, legal aid, awareness generation, etc

4. Vision We envision a society in South Asia where Dalit Communities, especially women, live with dignity, have equal opportunity and social and economic justice.

5. Mission Our mission is to be a partner in the struggle to eliminate caste-based discrimination and ensure equality and equal rights for all.

6. Objectives Eradicate untouchability, social discrimination and caste-based atrocities, with special focus on Dalit women. Provide support for livelihood - minimum wages, education, health, housing and insurance for labourers in the unorganized sector. Rights over land, water bodies, villages, forests and other means of production. Create public understanding and favourable public opinion

7. Working Model Individual & Institution Provide Fund To Dalit Foundation Dalit Foundation Supports Individual & Intuitions Working on Social issues (Marginalized)

8. Strategy We support new initiatives led by Dalits in neglected areas, while strengthening existing movements and groups by giving Grants and other capacity building inputs. Promoting new leaders committed to the ideology of equality and equal rights for all and giving them financial support in the form of fellowships. The Foundation supports voluntary organizations to access Government programmes and resources especially in Northern India. Creating public understanding and favorable opinion towards Dalit issues.

9. Organization Structure General Body Governing Body Chairperson ADVISOR Y BOARD Executive Director Admin Regional Coordinator Young Professional

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