The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a non-profit organization, founded in January 1998 is committed to advancing the welfare of the poor and improving the quality of life of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
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Ms. Akhila Sivadas
Ms. Akhila Sivadas
MANAGING TRUSTEE, CHIEF FUNCTIONARY
Ms. Akhila Sivadas is a founder member of the Centre for Advocacy and Research. She brings with her over four decades of experience as a development professional, researcher, communication and advocacy expert. Since 2006, she has been engaged in strengthening community participation and involvement to address numerous quality of life issues such as health, education, food security, and climate-resilient WASH for the urban poor residing in informal urban slums. Ms Sivadas has played a key role in creating effective pathways for social inclusion, including establishing strong community platforms in informal settlements and building their capacity in the governance of services across cities. In her capacity as an advocacy and communication expert, she has purposefully contributed to policy guidelines and strategy documents on gender, health, governance, and inclusive development.