PEARL'S
LIVING LEGACY
Her vision continues to inspire thousands of young lives through creativity, compassion and the power of theatre.
CREATE FOUNDATION
Changing Lives Through Creativity
Established in 2002 in loving memory of Pearl Padamsee, the CREATE Foundation uses theatre and the creative arts as powerful tools to empower children, women, senior citizens and communities.
We build confidence, communication, life skills and values that create lasting change.
Life Skills
Education
Building confidence and expressive communication.
Women’s
Empowerment
Empowering women with skills and self-belief.
Gender
Sensitivity
Creating safer, more equal communities.
Youth & Community
Leadership
Nurturing young minds to become responsible and empathetic leaders.
15,000+
Children Empowered
2002
Foundation Established
100+
Schools & NGOs Partnered
Thousands
Lives Impacted
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A STAGE
Through two unique initiatives, children from mainstream schools and NGOs come together to perform, grow and discover the joy of theatre.
The Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech & Drama
Where mainstream school children come together, find their voice and are truly seen.
Building confidence through the power of speech and drama.
The CREATE Trophy for Artistic Excellence amongst NGOs
Celebrating extraordinary performances by children from NGOs and recognising the transformative power of theatre and the performing arts.