Funding template for the tech safety for survivors choose-your-own-pace-day
1. Project title
PowerOn: A tech safety for survivors choose-your-own-pace-day or … make (it) your own title.
2. Summary of the project
PowerOn is a one-day, trauma-aware, tech empowerment workshop designed for survivors of intimate partner abuse. The session creates a calm, supportive space where survivors can explore digital safety at their own pace—through hands-on activities, optional device support, and privacy-focused tools.
Participants learn how to detect covert surveillance (e.g. stalkerware or location tracking), secure their devices and accounts, and rebuild confidence with technology in a non-technical, empowering environment.
3. Purpose and objectives
The workshop aims to:
- Increase survivors’ digital safety awareness and confidence
- Detect and respond to covert digital abuse
- Restore control over phones, accounts, and personal information
- Create an environment where survivors can explore tech safely
- Offer practical tools and connections to long-term support
4. Target audience
The workshop is for survivors of domestic or intimate partner abuse. Participants are invited through a local shelter, support group, or referral. All participation is voluntary, and all activities are optional.
5. Activities
The full-day session includes:
- Phone and device check-up stations (e.g. Pirogue, guided walkthroughs)
- Privacy skill-building games (e.g. safe browsing, password demos)
- Creative reflection zones (zine-making, journaling, quiet corners)
- Roleplay activities to explore red flags and tech-based control
- Celebration & takeaway kits, including USBs with guides and secure tools
The atmosphere is relaxed, flexible, and survivor-led. Food, drinks, and calm breakout spaces are available throughout the day.
6. Timeline
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Planning & facilitator prep | Month 1 |
| Outreach & participant invites | Month 2 |
| Workshop delivery | Month 2 or 3 |
| Follow-up support & evaluation | Month 3 |
7. Location
The workshop will take place at:
[Insert shelter, safe house, community centre, or partner venue]
Private, accessible, and familiar to participants.
8. Partnerships (if any)
We will collaborate with:
- [Name of digital rights org or tech ally group] – providing facilitators and tech kits
- [Other local services or shelters] – helping with outreach and participant support
- [Optional: Local funding partner or in-kind supporter]
9. Budget breakdown
See Cost estimate tech safety for survivors choose-your-own-pace-day
We’re seeking funding to fully or partially cover these costs.
10. Expected outcomes
By the end of the workshop:
- Participants will understand how to check their devices and accounts for risk
- Survivors will leave with tools, tips, and a secure digital survival kit
- Staff will have a model for running future workshops
- Digital abuse will feel less overwhelming—and more manageable
11. Sustainability
All materials are open-source and reusable. The tech kits (e.g. Pirogue) and handouts can be reused by the shelter. We aim to run repeat sessions or train-the-trainer models to scale future offerings. This funding enables the first instance and builds the foundation for future support.
12. Contact details
Organisation name: [Shelter or support group name]
Contact person: [Full name]
Email: [email address]
Phone: [optional]
Website: [if any]