India Leaders

Programme Lead (SRHR), Action Research and Training for Health Gunjan Khorgade is a professional social worker and Programme Lead (SRHR) at Action Research and Training for Health (ARTH), where she leads initiatives to expand access to reproductive health services in rural Rajasthan. Gunjan focuses on addressing reproductive health challenges through evidence-based, community-driven programs. She is committed to advancing gender equity … Read More

CEO, Ujhala Foundation Ravi Kiran is the CEO of Ujhala Foundation, where he leads strategic, operational, and relational initiatives to foster safe, inclusive environments, build partnerships, and mobilize resources. A proponent of Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning (LURE), he drives programs that empower women, girls, and gender-nonconforming individuals through education and equitable opportunities. Ravi began his career in IT and Japanese … Read More

Project Officer, Rajsamand Jan Vikas Sansthan Neeta Kumawat serves as Project Officer for the Aagaz project with Rajsamand Jan Vikas Sansthan, leading initiatives that empower adolescent girls and young women through education, life skills, leadership, and gender equality. She plans, implements, and monitors programs aimed at reducing child marriage and school dropout rates, strengthening community institutions, and building adolescents’ confidence … Read More

Consultant, Budget Analysis And Research Center Trust Dr. Sandeep Kumar Meel is a researcher and development professional with over 10 years of experience in education, gender equality, and empowerment of marginalized communities. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rajasthan in 2020 and has previously served as a State Consultant for the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) … Read More

Volunteering Program Management, Budget Analysis and Research Centre Navin Narayan is a social worker and social justice researcher with over 18 years in the development sector, focusing on marginalized communities, including De-notified Tribes (DNT), women waste pickers, and populations experiencing homelessness and poverty. He has worked with national and international organizations, bridging grassroots engagement with policy contributions to advance equity, … Read More

Managing Trustee, Antakshari Foundation Shiv Singh Nayal is a child rights and culture activist with over 30 years of experience using creative mediums such as theatre for education and child development. Associated with Antakshari Foundation, Shiv develops programs that assist socially and economically marginalized communities to become self-sufficient, build capacity to access their rights, and educate young people working in … Read More

Co-Founder, Joywing Foundation Prateek Pandey is the Co-Founder of Joywing Foundation, leading initiatives that improve child nutrition, empower women through livelihood opportunities, and promote sustainable agriculture. Trained as an IT engineer, he leverages technology and data-driven solutions to scale public health interventions across rural India. Prateek is committed to gender equity, building sustainable systems that empower women as change-makers while … Read More

Founder, Sambhali Trust Govind Singh Rathore is the Founder of Sambhali Trust and Director of Sambhali Development Foundation, organizations that have empowered over 75,000 women, children, and gender minorities in Rajasthan. He leads initiatives in education, skill development, heritage, and social inclusion, creating sustainable opportunities for vulnerable communities. Govind is driven by his belief in building dignity, equity, and opportunity … Read More

Director, Programmes, Institute of Social Development Payal S is the Director of Programmes at the Institute of Social Development in Rajasthan, where she develops youth-centric models that empower women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. She leads project planning, donor coordination, and ecosystem-building for lasting social impact. With a master’s in women’s studies and over a decade of experience, Payal focuses on … Read More

Project Coordinator, Childhood Enhancement through Training and Action Deepesh Kumar Sain is a social worker with Childhood Enhancement through Training and Action (CHETNA), where he leads field teams to address child welfare, health, and education challenges. He mentors field teams, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures impactful interventions for marginalized children, particularly street and working children. Deepesh combines leadership with creative … Read More