Education is the way
Empowerment is the strength
To create a better world, a fairer world, a world where there is forgiveness, and above all love.
Where love is what distinguishes us.
- Federico Sopena
The Foundation
HISTORY
The ADA – Món Adivasi Private Foundation is a non-profit, non-denominational and non-partisan entity, committed to the defense of the rights and integral development of the Adivasi peoples, the indigenous communities of India.
Our roots go back to 2001, with the creation in Barcelona of the Association for the Development of the Adivasis. In 2006, we officially established ourselves as a foundation in Catalonia and, in 2020, we joined forces with the Associación Món Adivasi of Mallorca, thus consolidating a shared project under the current name of Fundació Privada ADA – Món Adivasi.
We continue the legacy of Federico Sopeña SJ and Perico Massanet SJ, Jesuit missionaries who dedicated their lives to improving the living conditions of indigenous peoples, promoting initiatives in education, health and social justice. Inspired by their commitment, we work side by side with the Adivasi communities, respecting their cultural identity and promoting fair and sustainable development.
One of our key values is transparency: all the people who are part of the Foundation are volunteers and 100% of the funds raised go directly to the projects, without intermediaries.
MISSION
The mission of the ADA-Món Adivasi Foundation is, on the one hand, international cooperation, supporting projects within India to promote and develop the Adivasi people in the areas of child education and training for young people and adults, women's advancement, health improvement techniques, natural medicine, savings and awareness programs, among others; and on the other hand, to make our society aware of the reality of these aboriginal peoples through awareness-raising actions.
VISION
We want to generate real positive impacts on the largest number of Adivasi people by empowering communities and strengthening their autonomy and decision-making capacity, ensuring that they can participate in their own development and social, economic and environmental progress of their environment, with full respect for their identity and traditional values.
VALUES
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Respect - We deeply value the identity and dignity of communities, promoting equality and inclusion in our actions and preserving their traditions and rights.
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Sustainability - We believe in projects that not only benefit people today, but ensure a prosperous future for communities.
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Commitment - We are committed to our mission and vision and dedicate ourselves with a vocation to promoting positive and sustainable changes that generate real impact in people's lives.
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Empowerment - We believe in the ability of communities to lead their own development, putting at their disposal tools and knowledge that allow them to improve their living conditions autonomously.
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Solidarity - We encourage mutual support and cooperation, creating strong bonds to strengthen collective development and common well-being.
THE LEGACY
The Foundation was created by the families of Federico Sopeña SJ and Perico Massanet SJ , two tireless Jesuits who dedicated their lives to India, serving with compassion and devotion. His legacy of unconditional love and help to the population lives on as a beacon of hope and humanity.
"I came to convert and they ended up converting me... not once, but several times!". This is how Federico Sopeña, the Catalan Jesuit priest known as "Father Sopeña" sums up his 60 years as a missionary in India.
Projects
The tasks carried out by the Foundation are to collaborate in children's education projects, training for young people and adults, women's promotion, health improvement techniques, natural medicine, preparation of teachers and animators, programs of savings and awareness, promotion of native painting techniques and legal help, among others.
Sisters of our lady of Fatima (NGO)
Bal Yeshu Bhavan Girls Boarding School (8-17 years) in Nashik
The boarding school is home to girls between the ages of 8 and 17, born into single-parent Adivasis (Korku tribe) families from Nashik, Mumbai and Amravati or whose parents are temporary workers in brick factories. Our goal is to promote their school continuity for a future with economic independence.
Jeevan Vidya Nandurbar (NGO)
Comprehensive development of Adivasis women for community leadership in Nandurbar Taluka
The main objective of this project is to improve participation
from adivasi communities to education services, health, credit groups, livelihood programs to raise the standard and quality of life. This is done by firstly training Adivasis community leaders competent in skills to motivate, train, organize and guide their communities in the areas of necessary development and secondly by strengthening SHGs ( Self-Help Groups ).
Society of Assumption, Jivhalla Assumption Social Center (NGO)
Sustainable Development Program of Migrant Adivasis through Education and Empowerment in Vasai
Our organization focuses on improving the living conditions especially of children and women, with an emphasis on widows and elderly women. We will do this through microcredit programs, education, entrepreneurship initiatives, various courses to improve personal skills and self-esteem (leadership, ability to make decisions), workshops on health and promoting your rights, etc.
Jan Seva Mandal (NGO)
RATIONAL - Training and research on non-formal education for Adivasis in Nandurbar
RATIONAL is a non-formal education project that, as the name suggests, promotes smart learning through engaging and effective educational supports, as well as ongoing training for Adivasis tutors to improve their skills pedagogical and the use of computer tools.
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At ADA - Món Adivasi we are all volunteers. We operate through a board, which meets monthly to track projects, develop awareness events, fundraisers, etc.
ADA - Món Adivasi is a charitable foundation. Your donations may benefit from tax relief on your personal income tax return.
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