Eva Foundation, in order to achieve its mission has categorized its activities under four areas of operation, which are Education, Livelihood, Women Empowerment and Dalit & Minorities Rights. We as a social organization execute projects, activities and campaigns covering these areas and look forward to collaborating with governments and various other social organizations/NGOs for similar projects. All these fields of social encompasses working for holistic and sustainable growth and meeting development goals. EVA’s key operational area is promoting skills through vocational trainings. EVA has launched a unique training programme with help of “Abdul Rashid Gatrad ” which would enhance the employability skills of all women aspirants from Dalit and Minorities communities. Eva established “Jubeda” sewing machine centre and Computer training centre for Dalit and minorities Women/Girls. We at EVA plan, in future, to provide a full-fledged technical training course on Digital hub and social media. Apart from this, realizing the value and importance that digital advocacy can bring change. Eva foundation is also committed to impart the skill of digital advocacy, digital safety for activists and digital public mobilization for causes.

Skill Development Initiative was one of the first initiatives of Eva Foundation with an objective to engage Dalit and Minority young girls and women and build their skills for further employability. This initiative has been started in December 2019 with a Computer learning Center and later added two more centers as per requirement.
1. Jubeda Free Computer Learning Center, Rajabazar, Patna
2. Jubeda Free Computer Learning Center, Alamganj, Patna
3. Jubeda Free Sewing Learning Center, Raksia, Sitamarhi

About Professor Abdul Rashid Gatrad

Professor A R Gatrad, OBE PhD DSc (Hon) FRCP FRCPH, is a Consultant Paediatrician at the Manor Hospital in Walsall UK, Associate professor at the University of Birmingham and also an Honorary Professor at the universities of Wolverhampton, Lahore and Kentucky USA. He has been a Clinical Director for Paediatric Services in Walsall and subsequently Post Graduate Tutor. He holds a National Award for Clinical Excellence. PhD gained him recognition as an international expert in transcultural medicine resulting in the co-authoring of two medical textbooks both of which were launched to great acclaim in the House of Lords, with support from HRH Prince of Wales, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Sir Liam Donaldson, the then Chief Medical Officer. Professor Gatrad has over 80 peer reviewed publications with past editorship of various journals. For the College of Paediatrics, he has been a postgraduate examiner. In 1990 he was recognised by ‘Rotary International’ with the Paul Harris Fellowship. In 2002 he was awarded an OBE. In 2005 he was made CEO of MIAT and has travelled to various countries delivering aid and setting up medical projects. In 2014 he was given Freedom of the Borough of Walsall and made Deputy Lieutenant to Her Majesty the Queen, for West Midlands. For his global humanitarian work he has been awarded a Doctor of Science from the University of Wolverhampton. He built a hospital named after his mother Jubeda. www.professorgatrad.com. He founded WASUPWorld Against Single Use Plastic which is now global in over 50 countries.

Carrying Forward the Legacy: Jubeda Skill Centres

The name “Jubeda” was chosen for all three-skill centres in honour of Abdul Rashid Gatrad’s mother, a woman whose life was dedicated to service and compassion. 

She was more than just a social worker; she was a beacon of hope and strength for those in need. By naming these centres after her, we aim to keep her spirit alive, inspiring generations to come with her values of kindness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to uplifting others. 

Through the Jubeda Skill Centre’s, her legacy continues, touching lives and empowering communities, just as she did.

Overview on computer learning centre

At the Two Jubeda Learning Centre, we have been empowering 100 girls by providing them with essential computer education since 2019. Our dedicated computer teacher, Mohd. Tanveer Alam, has been instrumental in upgrading their skills and ensuring they gain a solid foundation in basic computer knowledge. So far, 11 batches have successfully completed the course. Before their completion, Tanveer Alam conducts exams to evaluate their progress, and upon passing, the girls receive certificates. These certificates are valuable for their future endeavours, adding credibility to their skill set.

Jubeda Free Sewing Learning Centre, Raksia, Sitamarhi

The Jubeda Sewing Centre has been a beacon of hope for Dalit and minority women, offering them the opportunity to learn the valuable skill of stitching. Under the expert guidance of Khursidha Khatoon, who has dedicated herself to this cause since 2019, the centre has successfully completed eight batches, with the 8th batch currently in progress. Over the years, 135 women and girls have gained not just the ability to stitch clothes but also the confidence to create a better future for themselves. This initiative goes beyond education; it provides these women with the tools they need to secure employment, empowering them to break barriers and build a life of dignity. Each participant leaves with a certificate that is more than just a piece of paper—it is a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and the bright future that lies ahead.