Issues
We have developed modules using the Katradi method across a range of issues. We implement these modules with our facilitators for client organizations. We also train facilitators from client organizations and adapt the chosen module to the age, gender and local cultural context of their target population.
Gender
Be Shameless Sex & Sexuality Ed
This module is designed for teenagers and breaks the silence on a taboo subject by
knocking down barriers of shame;
providing proper terminology for their bodies;
equipping them with vital decision-making skills; and
creating a safe space for dispelling myths and Q&A.
We also provide training for teachers and facilitators to carry out this module with their classes. An important part of this training is raising awareness about our shame and inhibitions and how destructive they are when passed from generation to generation.
Gender Equality
This module serves the purpose of both raising awareness on the gender divide as well as creating fun ways to bridge it. Young adults learn how society separates boys and girls from a very young age which leads to pervasive and harmful gender stereotypes. For the first time girls and boys talk to each other about the challenges they face because of their gender. They learn the tools to break free and take a pledge to build a more equitable future.
Gender Equality
This module serves the purpose of both raising awareness on the gender divide as well as creating fun ways to bridge it. Young adults learn how society separates boys and girls from a very young age which leads to pervasive and harmful gender stereotypes. For the first time girls and boys talk to each other about the challenges they face because of their gender. They learn the tools to break free and take a pledge to build a more equitable future.
Gender Based Violence (GBV)
This module brings awareness to GBV through
understanding common and uncommon forms of GBV;
learning assertive communication; and
creating support systems.
Often, society condones GBV (marital rape does not exist) and films and older family role models promote passive behavior for women and aggressive behavior for men. In this module, we create safe spaces to promote healthy conversation between genders.
Clients include Banwasi Ashram, Faith Foundation, Manav Sadhna, Namma Nalanda Vidyapeeta School, Project KHEL, URJA and Vidyodaya.
Empowerment
Life Skills Development
Working with the grid of life-skills provided by UNESCO and WHO (such as empathy, creativity, self-awareness and problem-solving) this module can be adapted to any age group or theme. Whatever the target group (children or adults) or issue (substance abuse, gender equality) life-skills development must play a central role.
Enabling People with Disabilities
This module uses creative ways to work with people with multiple disabilities including:
Trust building
Improving physical and social skills
Learning assertive communication skills
Identifying and releasing negative emotion
Sharing challenges faced at home and in the community
Enabling People with Disabilities
This module uses creative ways to work with people with multiple disabilities including:
Trust building
Improving physical and social skills
Learning assertive communication skills
Identifying and releasing negative emotion
Sharing challenges faced at home and in the community
Clients include Angkor Association for the Disabled, Magic Bus, Museu de Arte Moderna, V-Excel, Vidya Sagar and Yuwa.
Education
Literacy
This module teaches Tamil through Kattaikkuttu. This is a vibrant traditional performing art from Tamil Nadu integrating spoken theater, dance and music. In Tamil Nadu it is often difficult for children to read and write in Tamil because the words they use to speak are not the words that are written down. This module uses techniques of Kattaikkuttu, especially the comic roles to help children bridge this gap.
Art & Sport Programs
Every child and adult should have access to some form of art or sport. We provide a variety of classes, workshops, performances, sports tournaments and more that reach out to sections of society that normally cannot access these activities.
Art & Sport Programs
Every child and adult should have access to some form of art or sport. We provide a variety of classes, workshops, performances, sports tournaments and more that reach out to sections of society that normally cannot access these activities.
Teacher Training
This module is designed to equip teachers with better facilitation, communication and empathy skills. Teachers explore how to make their class, whatever the subject, based on life-skills, dialogue-oriented and inclusive.
Clients include Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children, Aseema Trust, DakshinChitra Museum, Fabricas de Cultura and Pudiyador.
Health
Child Sex Abuse (CSA)
Prevention & Awareness
The CSA module is designed for both schools and non-formal spaces for different age groups: 5-8, 9-12 and 13-17 years.
The module has three parts:
raising awareness amongst children;
training for caregivers & identification of at-risk children; and
parents and community session.
Substance Abuse
This module raises awareness about alcohol, tobacco and drugs. The strength of this module is that we create an environment where young people speak openly about why they take substances despite the physical, mental and societal implications. They truly feel that we understand the pressures they go through (e.g., bullying, peer pressure, stress) and this helps them build techniques to say no.
Substance Abuse
This module raises awareness about alcohol, tobacco and drugs. The strength of this module is that we create an environment where young people speak openly about why they take substances despite the physical, mental and societal implications. They truly feel that we understand the pressures they go through (e.g., bullying, peer pressure, stress) and this helps them build techniques to say no.
Clients include Centre for Social Equity & Inclusion, DESH, Mallya Aditi School, Mavericks, Milaan, Play2Lead and Sikkim Himalayan Academy.
Environment
Community-based Conservation
Conservation of diminishing forests and endangered species cannot happen without the involvement of the communities that have traditionally lived off the land. Deprived of their access to the forest and its produce, this module helps them understand the importance of their role in conservation. We also help conservation agencies explore finding alternate means of livelihood for adult members of the community. We create education programs for children using traditional folklore and music that reconnects them with the land.
Recycling & Composting
This module teaches youth the importance of minimizing our environmental footprint through the basics of recycling and composting.
Youth learn
where waste goes once we throw it in the bin;
the toxic implications of landfills; and
simple changes we can make at home and school to reduce the waste we send to landfills.
Recycling & Composting
This module teaches youth the importance of minimizing our environmental footprint through the basics of recycling and composting.
Youth learn
where waste goes once we throw it in the bin;
the toxic implications of landfills; and
simple changes we can make at home and school to reduce the waste we send to landfills.
Urban Gardening
This module works on growing nutritious food for the community in the spaces available to them. Participants compost, prepare the earth, sow seeds, and finally celebrate with a harvest festival. Nutritious, organic food helps combat malnutrition endemic in many underprivileged communities today. This module is effective in bringing down aggressive behavior and helping children build positive social skills through teamwork and equal distribution of duties.
Clients include Nature Conservation Foundation, Pudiyador and Snow Leopard Trust (Kyrgystan).
Training for Corporates & NGOs
Team Building & Communication
It is important to have healthy systems of communication in the workplace based on mutual respect and values. Katradi builds customized modules depending on the industry and cultural context of the organization. Using sport, dance and theater to create spaces of positivity, Katradi sessions
build team bonding and identity
assess skills to honestly locate areas of improvement
teach strong, assertive communication and conflict resolution skills.
Gender/Diversity in the Work Place
Workplaces are now more inclusive hiring more women and people from varied backgrounds. This creates many challenges as communication between genders can be stilted and attitudes between people from different socio-economic backgrounds can be strained. Katradi uses highly effective methods to create situations where people realize their deep rooted biases they are unconsciously carrying into the workplace. Using sports, music and theater Katradi helps people understand their biases and build healthier forms of interaction.
Gender/Diversity in the Work Place
Workplaces are now more inclusive hiring more women and people from varied backgrounds. This creates many challenges as communication between genders can be stilted and attitudes between people from different socio-economic backgrounds can be strained. Katradi uses highly effective methods to create situations where people realize their deep rooted biases they are unconsciously carrying into the workplace. Using sports, music and theater Katradi helps people understand their biases and build healthier forms of interaction.
Clients include Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children, Nature Conservation Foundation, Pudiyador, The Banyan, Ultimate Players Association of India (UPAI) and Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
Conflict Resolution
Communities in Conflict
This module uses high-energy dance, sport, theater and trust building exercises to bring communities together. The conflict is not discussed until participants have gone through peak bonding experiences as a group. When we finally open discussion there is the realization that everyone has been negatively impacted by the conflict. Participants work together to build concrete strategies to move forward.
Identity
This module invites participants to reflect on their identity based on shared values rather than stereotypes created by language, religion, caste, and nationality. An integral component in this module is the bonding and trust building process between participants from different communities using challenging circus and acrobatic games. Building on the trust and positive energy created in the workshop space participants then explore each other's realities from a newfound position of empathy.
Identity
This module invites participants to reflect on their identity based on shared values rather than stereotypes created by language, religion, caste, and nationality. An integral component in this module is the bonding and trust building process between participants from different communities using challenging circus and acrobatic games. Building on the trust and positive energy created in the workshop space participants then explore each other's realities from a newfound position of empathy.
Reimagining Futures
This module was designed when working with displaced communities (due to natural disasters, communal violence, etc.) and communities such as landmine victims, sex workers, child soldiers and others who are unable to reintegrate into the life they knew from before. Reimagining Futures uses empowerment, imagination, group bonding and personal development skills to help individuals and communities build new futures.
Clients include Angkor Association for the Disabled, Centro De Atención Integral Al Menor En Desamparo, Les Poussières, Maluku Interfaith Institute and Sao Jeronimo Juvenile Delinquent Home.