Sakshi’s Theory of Change

From Realization to Redressal: Enabling Gender Justice Through RAIDRR

At Sakshi, we believe that sustainable gender justice begins with personal transformation and is sustained through institutional change. Our RAIDRR framework: Realization, Awareness, Inquiry, Development, Redressal, Resolution is a holistic approach that engages hearts, challenges norms, builds skills, and strengthens systems to disrupt cycles of gender-based harm.

Our Ultimate Goal

A gender-just, violence-free society where individuals act with empathy, equity, and accountability in every sphere home, workplace, school, and community.

Our Change Pathway

If…

  • Individuals realize the impact of gender-based harm through emotional connection using storytelling, art, and immersive experiences
  • Are made aware through research-backed content that challenges deep-rooted norms
  • Are encouraged to inquire through dialogue and participatory tools that prompt critical reflection
  • Are supported to develop core skills: empathy, bystander intervention, inclusive leadership, and equity-led communication
  • Have access to responsive redressal mechanisms and survivor-centric systems of support
  • And are linked to strong resolution pathways that hold systems accountable

Then…

  • Harmful beliefs and behaviors will shift
  • Individuals will feel equipped and empowered to act against injustice
  • Institutions will evolve into inclusive, accountable spaces
  • Long-term, generational change will be driven from within by people, for people

Our Framework: RAIDRR

Realization

Engage hearts to open minds through stories, art, and shared lived experiences.

Awareness

Dispel myths and normalize truth using accurate, evidence-based learning tools.

Inquiry

Foster critical thinking and reflection through workshops and peer engagement.

Development

Build capacities for empathy, communication, leadership, and prevention.

Redressal

Strengthen grievance mechanisms, institutional responses, and survivor-led justice pathways.

Resolution

Promote long-term accountability by embedding systemic checks and participatory solutions.

Our Beliefs

Personal transformation precedes collective change.

Justice must be emotional, educational, and structural.

People need both skills and systems to act.

Institutions can either interrupt or reinforce injustice so they must evolve.