Basera is committed to building resilient communities through a holistic approach integrating gender equity, climate action, and sustainable growth. Our focus is on creating a future where marginalized urban populations have equitable access to essential public goods and services while being empowered to drive their economic growth and participate actively in the development of their communities. By targeting the most vulnerable sections of society, particularly women and youth, we create pathways for sustainable livelihoods, economic independence, and leadership.
About Basera
STRATEGIES
- Establish women’s centers that offer a safe space for women (especially adolescent girls) to access resources, receive training, and engage in community activities. Develop community counseling & therapy centers within communities to provide mental health support to women and their families.
- Develop mentorship & empowerment programs connecting women with successful female leaders in various fields to inspire and guide them.
- Conduct workshops on leadership, financial literacy, self-defense, and legal rights to empower women to take active community roles.
- Facilitate support groups and networking opportunities for women to share experiences, build solidarity, and collaborate on community projects. Advocate for gender-sensitive policies and programs at the local government level, ensuring that women’s needs and voices are integral to urban planning and development initiatives.
- Promote sustainable practices in urban areas, such as waste segregation, rooftop solar installations, in-situ wet waste management, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient housing and green urban transport.
- Support urban poor communities that contribute towards climate action through their occupations, such as sanitation workers and waste pickers.
- Collaborate with environmental organizations and local authorities to develop and execute urban climate action plans that address the specific needs of Ahmedabad’s urban poor.
- Engage with local government and municipal bodies to advocate for policies that promote gender equity, climate resilience, and sustainable urban development.
- Create a city-level federation of CBOs to participate in relevant decision-making for city development, such as budget allocations, crucial infrastructure, and equitable access to civic amenities and services.
- Organize community meetings and workshops to raise awareness about civic rights and mobilize support for key urban issues. Collaborate with local CSOs, NGOs, CBOs, Think tanks, & Universities to amplify advocacy efforts and create a unified voice for change.
- Implement mobile service units and community centers to provide entitlement facilitation directly to urban poor communities.
- Conduct Action research as community researchers with think tanks and universities to create evidence-based policy interventions.
- Establish urban training centres within CBOs, focused on skills relevant to the urban poor, such as construction, tailoring, healthcare, digital literacy, English, GDA, Electrician, Fitter, machine operator etc.
- Implement targeted non-traditional livelihood programs for women and youth, ensuring equitable access to skill development opportunities.
- Partner with local businesses, vocational institutes, and industry experts to deliver practical and job-oriented training.
- Tailor-made interventions for more vulnerable occupations (waste work, sanitation work, construction, etc.) to address work safety and future readiness.
- Creating partnerships & linkages with NBFCs, Credit Cooperatives for improved access to financial products.
- Create programs that provide mentorship, resources, and financial support for micro-entrepreneurs, focusing on women-led initiatives.
- Develop microfinance schemes and grant programs to facilitate access to capital for small urban businesses.
- Curating workshops on business management, marketing, and digital tools to help urban entrepreneurs build and sustain successful enterprises.