For

EveryGirl.
EveryWoman.
EveryWhere.

Formerly known as the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), established in 1987, C3 has almost four decades of experience engaging closely with girls, women, young people, families, communities, grassroot leaders and systems. Over the years, we have consistently worked to bridge gender, health, and education disparities at multiple levels, positively impacting the lives of girls and women at every stage of their lives.

Disrupting Inequity, Creating Positive Ecosystems, Building Agency and Catalyzing Change

Every girl born in india finds herself at the centre of gender inequality
From the start, she is at the risk of being forced or persuaded to drop out of school

Our projects are aimed at providing life skills and educational enrichment support through school systems and within communities
Girls are susceptible to be married early and trapped into patriarchal traditions

We design targeted programs for girls, parents, community members, religious leaders, local influencers who play a role in the lives of young girls
Faces early pregnancy, unsafe abortions, lack of awareness and choice in decision making

Our initiatives aim to increase the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health of girls, women and gatekeepers, along with supporting access to and supply of services
She experiences discrimination & gender-based violence at home, work and public places

We integrate gender-sensitization into public spaces, communities, work-spaces, and homes, to ensure equality everywhere
With lack of awareness, support and education, she leads a disempowered life with no financial independence

Our solutions provide income generating opportunities, vocational skills training, digital and financial literacy, so women and girls are equipped with 21st century skills
Women in leadership experience gender-bias and patriarchal social norms at every step

We implement programs with grassroots women leaders, community officials, and self-help groups, catalyzing gender-transformative leadership.
Unaware of maternal and reproductive health and rights, women are at-risk of unsafe pregnancy and childbirth

We work with women, key stakeholders like health officials, service providers, health facilities to promote respectful care in India. Additionally, we support the building of a midwifery cadre in India

OUR Uniqueness

Scalability and
Replicability

C3’s projects are designed to be implemented at-scale and we take a broader outlook, building projects that are relevant to not just a single community, but to communities and vulnerable populations across the country. Often, our projects implemented within a particular region are designed to be replicable in another region too.
Sustainability

We ensure that our impact becomes self-sustaining and achieves a shift in the larger ecosystem. We equip communities to continue the chain of change even after our project period is concluded.
Partnerships

We work in tandem with diverse stakeholders, institutions, and mechanisms, to catalyze lasting change.
Understanding Localized Problems

While we focus on broader change, we also identify and address issues specific to local communities and regions, incorporating community participation in solving these issues.