Dr. A .L. Sharada
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In the wake of the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Population First encountered a daunting financial crisis like many other NGOs. The adverse impact of the pandemic not only led to the cessation of our regular funding sources but compelled us to deplete our reserves to ensure the livelihoods of our dedicated field staff, maintain office spaces, and sustain our vital field-based activities during those critical times.

As we gradually recover from this trying period, we find ourselves at a crossroads. We must fortify our core funding, which encompasses various essential expenses often left unmet by traditional CSR funding. These include vital costs such as management salaries and operational expenses. 

Our dedicated leadership team is pivotal in guiding and overseeing our field-level interventions. They are the driving force behind our mission, working tirelessly to effect positive social change. However, their modest salaries are often incomparable to those in other sectors. We believe in the power of their passion and commitment, but we also understand their need to provide for their families and secure their well-being.

Today, we thank you with a heartfelt appeal for your support. Your generous donations will enable us to build a robust core fund that empowers us not only to sustain but also expand our efforts towards creating a more equitable and just society. 

Your contributions will directly impact the lives of our dedicated team members, ensuring that they can continue their invaluable work with a sense of security and stability. By donating generously, you are strengthening our hands and helping us move closer to realizing our vision of a society where equality and justice prevail.

With gratitude and hope,

Dr. A.L. Sharada, CEO - Population First


My Fundraising Goal
` 159233 of ` 1000000


About Me
Dr. A.L. Sharada serves as the CEO of Population First and leads the media advocacy campaign for gender sensitivity known as Laadli. Under her guidance, Laadli has engaged with numerous influencers in the print and electronic media, scriptwriters, Advertising professionals and content developers through awards, fellowships, workshops, and consultations. Additionally, she was a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and played a crucial role in initiating gender analysis of advertisements and films in print media. Dr. Sharada regularly reviews and scores ads for their gender sensitivity in Campaign India. In June 2009, she received an invitation from the US government as part of the International Visitors Leadership Programme to discuss the "Role of NGOs in addressing Global Gender Issues." Furthermore, Dr. Sharada has been appointed as an International Consultant by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh. Her role involves developing media sensitization modules focused on Gender-Based Sex Selection (GBSS) with an emphasis on promoting positive portrayals of girls and women to challenge societal biases favoring sons. Dr. Sharada holds a Doctorate in Sociology from the Central University of Hyderabad and boasts over 35 years of experience in the Development Sector. Her career began as a faculty member at the Central University of Hyderabad, and she later taught at the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) in Jaipur. She has undertaken various short-term consultancy assignments for UNICEF and UNFPA in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, and has conducted numerous programs for NGOs in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on a wide range of issues. Dr. Sharada has also provided training programs for personnel from international agencies, NGOs, and government departments, focusing on gender, reproductive and child health (RCH), and communication planning.
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"Proud of the work you are doing for gender justice. Happy to make my little contribution."
Srinivas Kumar Alamuru
29th December 2023
"Excited to stand with Population First in its mission. Here's my donation to help drive positive change. Together, we make a difference."
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14th December 2023
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13th December 2023
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13th December 2023
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29th November 2023
My Fundraising Goal
` 159233 of ` 1000000

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Population First
Population First is a social impact organization that works for women’s empowerment, gender equality and community mobilisation to achieve India’s social and demographic goals. We do this through our girl child campaign – Laadli and field-based health, nutrition and rural development programme - Action for Mobilization of Community Health Initiatives (AMCHI).
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