Our Programs

Partnering with adolescents to foster a new generation of leadership to counter gender-based violence.

Mainstreaming gender equity, promoting diversity and inclusion and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Creating new knowledge to promote gender empowerment and the prevention of sexual harassment.

Recognition of path-breaking work done by individuals and institutions to promote feminism in everyday life.

With voice, space, agency and skill to ensure gender justice and safety in public, private and professional spheres.

Our Reach

81,000+

informal women workers

6,00,000+

adolescents

2,000+

university students and faculty

11

Countries

25

Indian states and Union Territories

500+

institutions

41,000+

employees in formal workplaces

Our Inspiration

Dr. Martha Farrell was a passionate civil society leader, renowned and respected in India and around the world for her work on women's rights, gender equality and adult education. She was among 14 people killed in a terrorist attack on a guest house in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 13, 2015. She had been leading a gender training workshop with the Aga Khan Foundation in Kabul at the time of the attack.

Find out about
Dr. Farrell’s life and legacy

Make a difference

A small contribution with a big impact.

With your support, we can scale our initiatives and double the impact!

Resources

Videos

Self-paced learning module on POCSO Act (2012)

The Martha Farrell Foundation presents to you an engaging, child-friendly online training module designed to build an understanding of child sexual abuse and the redressal mechanisms under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012.

Blog

Missing Case of Local Committees

The 2013 law for the prevention of sexual harassment at workplace mandates the constitution of Local Committees at the district level in every district across India. Nine years since the law was enforced, are Local Committees set up in Delhi? Read this blog to find out.

Report

MFA Impact Assessment Report

The Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality recognises mid-career individuals and institutions doing exemplary work towards gender equality. Initiated in 2016, the Award has achieved several impacts over the years. Read this report to find out more.

Videos

Towards Gender Justice with the Martha Farrell Foundation

Set up in 2015, the Martha Farrell Foundation takes forward the legacy of Dr. Martha Farrell, with a vision to create a gender-just and violence free future for all. Watch this video to find out more about our journey over the years.