Field Trainer, Shiv Shiksha Samiti Ranoli | India Suresh Kumar Bheel is currently a Field Trainer in the Safe Village Program at Shiv Shiksha Samiti Ranoli. Suresh is a passionate advocate for child rights, especially for equal education and protection. Suresh has a master’s degree in sociology and has been working in the social sector for nine years. He is … Read More

Co-coordinator, Vishakha | India Uma works directly with the tribal community as a program coordinator. She leads the girls’ education and leadership portfolio in her current role. She believes in equity and is deeply engaged on issues related to gender and sexuality. Uma has a social work degree and hands-on experience of Wen-lido and girls collectivization work. Rise Up Together … Read More

Block Coordinator, Vikalp Sansthan, Udaipur | India Anita is a Block Coordinator who spreads awareness related to child marriage, domestic violence, and the importance of education and sports among adolescents and women to reclaim their spaces in the rural communities of Udaipur, Rajasthan. She has worked in tribal areas of Rajasthan to empower women and girls, and is currently leading … Read More

Senior Program Officer, Shikshit Rojgar Kendra Pabandhak Samiti (SRKPS) | India Jyoti is a development activist. In her current role, she collaborates with government agencies to strengthen policies and social welfare schemes. She is a passionate advocate for women and girls’ rights by eliminating all forms of discrimination in society. Jyoti is a management graduate from IIM, Rohtak and has … Read More

Academic Fellow, Save the Children | India Saroj is a social activist and currently works closely with adolescent girls in Kasturaba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGNVs) – residential girls’ secondary schools run by the government of India. Saroj is passionate about decreasing the gender gap in education. She has a master’s degree in sociology. Rise Up Together Cohort: Rajasthan, India 2021

Area Project Manager, CULP – Centre for Unfolding Learning Potentials | India For the last four years, Hemant has been active in the social and development sector. In his current role, he leads a team of 70 heroes who are working for humanity. Hemant is passionate about working for gender equity, girl child education, and women and children’s health through … Read More

Management Information Systems Coordinator, Ibtada | India Bhawana is currently a Management Information System Coordinator at Ibtada, which involves data collection and preparing the life skill session module. She is interested in working with adolescent girls on gender and health. Bhawana has a postgraduate degree in history from the University of Rajasthan. Rise Up Together Cohort: Rajasthan, India 2021

Program Coordinator, Foundation for Education and Development | India Nupur brings her expertise in working with children, adolescents, and youth from diverse rural communities in India. In her current role, she coordinates the Doosra Dashak Program which addresses the needs and aspirations of adolescents in the remote villages of Rajasthan through imparting skills for life and work and aligning them … Read More

Assistant Program Manager, SEWA Rajasthan | India Drsika is a community activist and coordinator who leads 8 staff and 15 local women leaders from the community to eliminate child labor, while helping to increase the livelihood of women. She also leads a project in Bikaner for skill development among adolescent girls to improve access to job opportunities and support capacity … Read More