Who We Are
Our Story
ELEVATE Foundation empowers indigenous communities in Nagaland and surrounding regions by addressing their multifaceted challenges. We focus on promoting dignity, cultural heritage, gender equality, climate resilience, and uplifting the quality of education.
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Our Impact:
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Empowerment and Inclusion: We promote gender equality and meaningful participation in decision-making processes, especially regarding climate change.
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Climate Resilience: We support communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change, integrating their traditional knowledge for sustainable resource management.
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Holistic Development: We address the interconnectedness of gender, climate change, and indigenous rights to foster sustainable and inclusive development.
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Quality Education: We work to ensure access to quality education, particularly for girls and marginalized groups, fostering critical thinking skills, cultural knowledge, and future opportunities.
Our Approach
Empowering Change
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Community Engagement: We collaborate closely with indigenous communities to ensure inclusivity and develop climate adaptation strategies.
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Program Development: We design and deliver programs addressing the specific needs of women, promoting climate change action, and uplifting the quality of education.
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Advocacy: We engage with policymakers to advocate for policies that promote gender equality, indigenous rights, sustainable practices, and improved access to quality education.
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Partnerships: We build strategic partnerships to leverage expertise, resources, and funding.