Red Dot Foundation Global was founded in 2017 and is a non-profit organization committed to making public and private spaces safer and more accessible for everyone, especially women and girls. We work on gender equity, safety and justice through actionable data insights from our platform, Safecity.
Ending violence against women and girls using crowdsourced data, community engagement and institutional accountability.
A world where everyone is free of gender-based violence.
Safecity is a crowd-sourced platform designed to collect anonymous reports about sexual and gender-based harassment and abuse. These reports are aggregated and visualized on a map, providing valuable data for individuals, communities, and policymakers.
Safecity is 100% anonymous. We do not collect any personal information, and comply to international laws on data security.
Safecity has an integrated Google Maps API, allowing anyone to check hotspots in their regions.
We use crowdsourced data to collective action. By working with institutions, communities and organizations, we encourage multilateral action.
Our team is constantly analyzing the data and releasing reports to partner institutions, that take these insights and transform into action for safer cities and communities.
Red Dot Foundation Global is honored to receive the Collective Action Award at the 23rd Annual Global Leadership Awards! This recognition celebrates our community's dedication to creating safer citiesSecretary Hillary Clinton's shoutout during her speech is a testament to our collective efforts in making cities safer worldwide.
Fábrica dos Sonhos, in collaboration with Red Dot Foundation is taking a stand against Gender-Based Violence. By fostering trust, open dialogue, and community engagement, they have empowered residents to report 200 cases of harassment and stalking from April to October 2023. This data has driven real change, including improved lighting and increased police presence in high-incident areas. Together, we are creating safer spaces for everyone.
Despite being one of the safest cities, 40% of Zagreb's population do not trust the police, and women often carry weapons for protection. The Croatian Collective and Red Dot Foundation Global have launched a powerful exhibition to break the silence on Gender-Based Violence. By sharing stories and using the Safecity app to report incidents, they are challenging outdated data and engaging authorities to redefine safety.
In Kibera, Kenya, Polycom Development Girls, in partnership with Red Dot Foundation Global, is sparking change. Through innovative 'talking boxes', girls share their stories, igniting a movement against Gender-Based Violence. With over 2000 reports on the Safecity app, data drives policy change and community action. From safeguarding policies to empowering events, we are uniting against violence.
In the city of peace and justice, Project4Equality and Red Dot Foundation join forces to confront the silent pandemic of Gender-Based Violence. Using Safecity as their compass, they uncover hidden hotspots and empower the community through activism and art. With 115 reports and counting, they are making strides toward a safer city
Whispering Hope Africa, with Red Dot Foundation Global, tackles the silent epidemic of Gender-Based Violence through education and powerful videos. Rooted in real stories, their campaign mobilizes communities and amplifies Safecity's reach. Together, we are breaking the silence and empowering survivors to speak out. Join the movement at webapp.safecity.in and be part of the conversation for a safer future.
Bayi Inc, in collaboration with Red Dot Foundation Global, harnesses the power of governance to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. With the seven C's—Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, and more—they mobilize communities for change. Safecity, promoted by Barangay UP Campus, provides vital data for evidence-based advocacy, empowering survivors and influencing local ordinances. Join the movement at webapp.safecity.in and be part of the journey toward a safer, more inclusive community.
Sensiblu Foundation, in partnership with Red Dot Foundation Global, is transforming the landscape for Ukrainian refugee women facing employment discrimination and gender stereotypes. Through the Safecity app, survivors can anonymously report Gender-Based Violence incidents, fostering trust. Together, we are turning the map red with collective action against violence, hosting support groups and providing safe spaces for women to reclaim hope and agency.
In the streets of the United States, Catcalls of NYC is challenging Gender-Based Violence through vibrant chalking events, blending art with the Safecity app to reclaim spaces and amplify unheard stories. From physical harassment to unwarranted catcalls, every stroke on the city canvas sparks change. Social media becomes a battleground, reaching thousands and uncovering the layers of Gender-Based Violence.
President and CEO
Elsa is the Founder of Red Dot Foundation and Safecity which is a platform that documents sexual harassment and abuse in public spaces. She is responsible for the strategic vision of the organisation, business development and public relations. Under her guidance and leadership, Safecity has become the largest crowd map on the issue in India and 17 other countries.
Director and CEO
Andrea Adams is a skilled professional with extensive business and industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, a J.D. from Loyola Law School, and an M.B.A. from UCLA. Andrea has already committed to working with Red Dot Foundation by participating in the group
Director and CEO
Andrea Adams is a skilled professional with extensive business and industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, a J.D. from Loyola Law School, and an M.B.A. from UCLA. Andrea has already committed to working with Red Dot Foundation by participating in the group's revision of its privacy and terms of condition policies for its website and mobile applications. Her research and publication interests include mobile application privacy protection, including Red Dot's Safecity's mobile application and its informed consent protections.
Tech and Data Product Manager
Camila Gomide is a Product Manager specializing in Technology and Data, a Project Strategist, and an advocate for gender equality and social impact. At Red Dot Foundation Global (RDFG), she leads initiatives to combat gender-based violence in 17 countries through data collection and analysis. In her current ro
Tech and Data Product Manager
Camila Gomide is a Product Manager specializing in Technology and Data, a Project Strategist, and an advocate for gender equality and social impact. At Red Dot Foundation Global (RDFG), she leads initiatives to combat gender-based violence in 17 countries through data collection and analysis. In her current role, Camila uses data-driven insights to promote safer cities through the SafeCity app and leads Climate and Gender research in Brazil to understand the impact of the climate crisis on the security of girls and women.
Programs and Outreach Officer
Louise Cardoso works on local and virtual projects to combat gender-based violence. Currently studying International Economic Relations, she aims to pursue a career in activism and advocacy, striving to ensure a more equitable world for minorities. Louise's experience as a Black woman inspired her to study hum
Programs and Outreach Officer
Louise Cardoso works on local and virtual projects to combat gender-based violence. Currently studying International Economic Relations, she aims to pursue a career in activism and advocacy, striving to ensure a more equitable world for minorities. Louise's experience as a Black woman inspired her to study human rights and led her to work with Red Dot Foundation Global in implementing the Safecity app, which geographically maps cases of gender-based violence to create safer cities.
Director Partnerships & Liaison at the United Nations
Gillian D’Souza Nazareth is an Economics and Sociology graduate, with a master's in marketing. In 2015 she transitioned from a career in commercial airline management to Social protection and Development.
As the past vice-chairperson of the NGO Committee on Social Development, ishe wor
Director Partnerships & Liaison at the United Nations
Gillian D’Souza Nazareth is an Economics and Sociology graduate, with a master's in marketing. In 2015 she transitioned from a career in commercial airline management to Social protection and Development.
As the past vice-chairperson of the NGO Committee on Social Development, ishe works on expanding advocacy in the virtual space, as a way to educate and energize people to rally the cause of social protections. As current treasurer of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women she over sees the financial management of the co-convener of the largest in person women's advocacy gathering in the world.
In her role as co-chair of the UN Engagement working group, she networks and advocates with member states of the United Nations and UN entities.
In addition, Gillian is currently pursuing dual certification in Sustainable Development and Mindfulness. She is an amateur gardener and a trained classical Indian (Bharatnatyam) dancer, Gillian's preferred pronouns are she/her/hers.
Board Director (Chair)
Lauren Anderson, a geopolitical and international security expert and consultant, is committed to working with women leaders and youth globally to reduce conflict, advocate for social justice, and address economic disparities. She is one of the first women on an FBI SWAT team and the first woman to lead the FBI’s off
Board Director (Chair)
Lauren Anderson, a geopolitical and international security expert and consultant, is committed to working with women leaders and youth globally to reduce conflict, advocate for social justice, and address economic disparities. She is one of the first women on an FBI SWAT team and the first woman to lead the FBI’s office in Paris, France. A Global Ambassador with Vital Voices since 2013, Anderson coaches women in the MENA region in Vital Voices’ VV Grow program and is a mentor and speaker with the U.S. State Department and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women. She is the Global Board Chair for the Red Dot Foundation/Safecity and sits on the Board of Project Liberation. Anderson is an advisor to the U.S. Comptroller General at the Government Accountability Office, on the Advisory Board of the BD Foundation in India, and for the documentary film, The Uncondemned. She is a former Director with the International Women’s Forum New York Chapter. Anderson was the first and only FBI recipient of Legal Momentum’s Public Sector Award. She was the first FBI agent selected as an International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation Fellow and, in 2015, she was honored with Muhlenberg College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award. Anderson has served as a Judge for the Stevie Awards.
Board Director (Vice Chair and Treasurer)
Sally builds and manages Algorhythm’s internal and external relationships to ensure that their work together is meaningful and efficient. Sally has specialized in program, grants management and capacity building for nearly 15 years. An expert in corporate community involvement and utilization of ev
Board Director (Vice Chair and Treasurer)
Sally builds and manages Algorhythm’s internal and external relationships to ensure that their work together is meaningful and efficient. Sally has specialized in program, grants management and capacity building for nearly 15 years. An expert in corporate community involvement and utilization of evaluation data to improve and implement program design, her strengths lie in making strategy and learnings practical and feasible on the ground. She collaborated with Pete in the initial development and implementation of the Core Capacity Assessment Tool and managed numerous multi-faceted evaluation and grants management engagements during her tenure as Director of Program/Grants Management and Capacity Building at TCC Group. She has worked with clients such as Wells Fargo/Wachovia, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Jersey Health Initiatives, Feeding America, and Youth, I.N.C. Sally graduated from the Wharton Lauder MBA-MA program at the University of Pennsylvania and began her career as an ESL teacher in Japan
Director
Suzanne Goodney Lea, PhD, is a social psychologist specializing in race, gender, criminology, and social justice. She is a Rotary Peace Fellow and CEO of Red Dot Foundation Global (RDFG). Dr. Lea is a Fellow with the Interactivity Foundation (IF). She is developing two projects at IF: one promoting the success of first-generation
Director
Suzanne Goodney Lea, PhD, is a social psychologist specializing in race, gender, criminology, and social justice. She is a Rotary Peace Fellow and CEO of Red Dot Foundation Global (RDFG). Dr. Lea is a Fellow with the Interactivity Foundation (IF). She is developing two projects at IF: one promoting the success of first-generation college students and another exploring the anticipation and prevention of mental health “disasters”. Dr. Lea is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland – University College. Her academic research explores police use of deadly force. Dr. Lea is co-author of the book Let’s Talk Politics: Restoring Civility Through Exploratory Discussion.
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