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Our Vision

To empower HER to live a life of dignity and equity.

Our Mission

Transform the lives of 1 million women and girls to realize their full potential by 2030.

Our Values

We remain guided by values of integrity, social participation, empathy, respect and perseverance. These have anchored us for more than 30 years.

Our Journey

Nirbhay Jain

Late Founder & Chairman Emeritus

In the archives of philanthropy, the extraordinary soul of Nirbhay Jain stands tall, embodying the transformative power of compassion. From an early age, his unwavering belief in giving back shaped his journey. Hailing from Ajmer, Nirbhay Jain triumphed over personal struggles and saw them as blessings to be shared. Destiny led him to the highest echelons of the Birla group. During this time, he witnessed the hardships endured by villagers when he attended medical camps. Moved by their struggles, he devoted himself to bettering rural communities. Nirbhay Jain then joined the Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town (RCBMT) to seek guidance and broaden his understanding of social impact. His philanthropic efforts which began with providing clean water to villagers, led to aiding villagers with visual impairments in honor of his late mother and ultimately empowering villages through education regardless of gender. Recognizing the need to focus on education, sanitation, and women's empowerment, he uplifted rural communities, enabling endless generations to unlock their true potential. His legacy is truly inspirational, one that has created an everlasting wave of impact.

From Our Board

Our Trustees

Sanjiv Anand

Chairman

Sanjiv Anand

Chairman

Sanjiv Anand is managing director, Cedar Consulting, a leading and award-winning global management and information technology consulting firm with 15 offices globally. A Harvard Business School and Stern Graduate School of Business alumni, Anand has over 30 years of management consulting experience across the globe. He has been instrumental in developing strategy for US telecom and electronic markets, subsequently setting up operations in Asia and the Middle East. He has assisted the Boards and CEOs of leading global and regional companies develop and execute business strategy, transformation business operations, and address strategic HR and restructuring challenges. He is an international expert on the Balanced Scorecard having executed over 200 scorecards. Mr. Anand has driven over $1 Billion FDI into Asia and has assisted private equity firms in over $300 million in investments. He is well published and has been a keynote speaker at global conferences. A former YPO & WPO Chair, he is the author of Unlocking Human Capital to Drive Performance: A CEO’s Handbook published by McGraw Hill.

Utsav Kapadia

Trustee

Utsav Kapadia

Trustee

Utsav Kapadia is former managing director of Kaira Can Company Ltd., a leading manufacturer in the container industry. An IIT-Bombay alumni with a Masters in Industrial Metallurgy and Management Techniques and Welding Technology from the UK, he has used his over 30-year industrial and corporate business management experience to structure empowHER India’s operations from the grassroots level. Mr. Kapadia believes that the right blend of innovation and understanding of rural requirements and temperaments can maximise available resources and lead to a brighter future. Mr. Kapadia is also a board of director and trustee of various organisations such as the Kalyandas Memorial Sports Foundation, the H.P.L. Public Charitable Trust and the Annakrish Trust. He is part of the consulting committee for the Borderless World Foundation that runs orphanages for young girls in strife-affected areas of Kashmir. He regards the Indian dairy pioneer Dr. Verghese Kurien as his inspiration and believes in giving back selflessly to society

Urmila Jain

Trustee

Urmila Jain

Trustee

Urmila Jain has been the guiding force of empowHER India. She has spent over 20 years striving for the empowerment of people in the villages and underdeveloped rural areas of Panvel. She has been instrumental in bringing education, health, social welfare and other development initiatives to the people in these areas. Today, her abiding dedication and efforts have helped positively transform more than 65 villages. She continues to work for the numerous development programs of empowHER India.

Shefali Kapadia

Trustee

Shefali Kapadia

Trustee

Shefali Kapadia is a trained interior design professional from the New York School of Interior Design. She has also been a buyer and consultant in the home furnishings space for several international home furnishing stores. Ms. Kapadia leads the marketing, branding, communications, digital and social media platforms at empowHER India. Ms. Kapadia is also responsible for fund raising, working with corporate and individual donors to generate awareness for programme initiatives. She also manages special projects such as health camps and nutrition programmes for women and has helped empowHER India expand its scope of offerings through the women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs). A student of philosophy, Ms. Kapadia believes her commitment to serve people broadens her understanding of life. Her mother’s work at NAB, NASEOH, Maharashtra State Women’s Council and other private trusts inspired her to make a positive impact in people’s lives. She has experienced in the villages of Panvel the domino effect a woman, empowered with information and opportunities, has on her family, village and community. She believes in adopting an innovative approach to improving the livelihoods of the less fortunate.

Varsha Jain

Trustee

Varsha Jain

Trustee

Varsha Jain is former in-charge-principal, Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic Mumbai (PV Polytechnic), 2010-2012. A qualified and trained educationist, Mrs. Jain has over 20 years experience in the field of education. She has been involved with empowHER India’s development activities in the villages of Panvel from its inception. Her ability to speak in Marathi helped the empowHER India connect with the locals and further their work in the community. As community coordinator in the villages, Mrs. Jain rallied the resources and faculty at PV Polytechnic to develop short-term training programmes for income-generation and offered these to the SHGs in the villages around Panvel. She initiated vocational programmes in fruit and vegetable processing and dehydration and stitch craft (enhancement of garments) for the SHG members at the PV Polytechnic in Mumbai. She has also organised training in processing of medicinal herbs for tribal women from the foothills of Matheran and training in optical lens fitting for the school dropouts. She has conducted marketing training workshops for empowHER India SHG members. She has also organised various medical check-up camps and career counselling activities for the students at the Rakesh Jain Secondary School, Panvel. She constantly looks for opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.

Vishal Jain

Trustee

Vishal Jain

Trustee

Vishal Jain has 20 years of global management consulting experience with McKinsey and with Bridge Strategy Group. As a management consultant he has worked for some of the largest companies in the world helping them on issues related to strategic direction, operational excellence and organisational alignment. He now runs a niche insurance BPO with offices in Bangalore and Pune that provide services to insurance companies in the UK and USA. He is interested in addressing challenges associated with India’s rapid urbanisation. Mr. Jain has been associated with empowHER India for almost two decades. He is an avid promoter of women’s empowerment through providing education and livelihood opportunities, as well as a strong believer in the “one home one toilet” philosophy — all of which align perfectly with empowHER India’s mission. Additionally, Mr. Jain serves as a Trustee on two other NGOs – Janwani, which promotes sustainable development in the Pune Metropolitan Region and Shelter Associates which assists the urban poor in cities and towns across Maharashtra to gain access to better sanitation, housing and livelihoods. He has served as an advisor to the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporations on improving Solid Waste Management. He also led a national-level task force created by the Ministry of Urban Development to benchmark cities on the delivery of basic municipal services

Our Advisory Board

Paras Chowdhary

Member – Advisory Board

Paras Chowdhary

Member – Advisory Board

Armed with a degree in physics from the prestigious St. Stephen’s College in Delhi, Chowdhary has spearheaded some of the biggest companies in India including Apollo Tyres, RPG Group and CEAT tyres. In 2013, he decided to retire from active corporate life and settle down in Pune. He continues to give direction and shape the way ahead for CEAT, Philips Carbon and a few other companies of the RPG Group. Chowdhary got acquainted with empowHER India through the organisation’s school in Panvel and was impressed with the work done by the empowHER India. His wife, Mrs. Rekha Chowdhary, a well-known choreographer decided to teach Bharatnatyam and Indian folk dances to 65 school girls who went on to perform in the Annual Show of the school in 2016. Having spent his childhood and completing his basic education from the tribal belt of Jharkhand, Mr Chowdhary understands the positive impact empowHER India has had on rural Panvel and wishes to contribute for the same.

Sushil Kumar Jiwarajka

Member – Advisory Board

Sushil Kumar Jiwarajka

Member – Advisory Board

Sushil Kumar Jiwarajka is a prominent industrialist and chairman of Artheon Group of companies and chairman and managing director of Essjay Ericsson Pvt. Ltd. having business interests in telecom, renewable energy and e-commerce. He has been chairman, FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry), WRC (2000-March 2014), chairman, Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2005-March 2013), president, Infrastructure & Logistics Federation of India (ILFI), national vice-president, Air Passengers Association of India, past president of the International Chamber of Commerce, India, managing trustee, Dwarkadas Jiwarajka Memorial Trust, Mumbai and past president of All India Organisation of Employers. He has been a member of several central and state government committees and is an independent director on the board of several companies. He has mentored and nurtured several young entrepreneurs and has promoted Omnigrid Micro Power Company Pvt. Ltd., an award-winning company that has been providing clean power using renewable energy for telecom sites and rural communities. He has been funding the construction of 60 toilets every year at empowHER India and is involved in realising the goal of building 10,000 toilets in rural India by 2020. He believes that giving back to society is an obligation of every well-to-do citizen. Among the causes close to his heart are sanitation, health of rural women and education of the girl child.

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Growth Partners

Rashida Shehabi

Volunteer IT service providers

Rashida Shehabi

Volunteer IT service providers

Rashida Shehabi who is a qualified Dietitian, has led Graficali Solutions, a company specializing in web and software solutions, for over three decades. Alongside her strong artistic sensibility, she consistently achieves impressive results. Rashida's commitment to making a positive impact on the community is evident through her active engagement with empowHER India. Her goal is to enable women in Panvel villages to harness their inherent skills and overcome societal barriers. Rashida has strived to enhance the grassroots efforts of empowHER India, inspiring them to accomplish even more within this rapidly expanding organization.

Saif Shehabi

Volunteer IT service providers

Saif Shehabi

Volunteer IT service providers

Saif Shehabi, a Computer Engineer, has made significant contributions in various fields, showcasing his diverse talents. His interests span across art, technology, and entrepreneurship, reflecting his commitment to creativity and innovation. He is the founder of Graficali, a company that has thrived under his guidance for 30 years, working on pioneering projects both in India and internationally. His dedication to maintaining high standards is evident in Graficali's approach to developing products. Saif's awareness of the rapidly changing IT landscape ensures that Graficali remains flexible and aligned with emerging technologies.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Saif Shehabi is actively involved in community betterment. He engages in initiatives focused on education and empowerment, positively impacting the lives of those he reaches.

Our Team

Anamara Baig

CEO, empowHER India

Anamara Baig

CEO, empowHER India

Anamara Baig is a dedicated leader with over 15 years of experience in program implementation, donor management, and business development. She is the CEO of empowHER India, an organization that focuses on empowering girls and women in India through various programs. Under Anamara's leadership, empowHER India has implemented several programs aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women. Notably, she spearheaded Setu, an initiative focused on empowering rural adolescent girls by providing them with skills and tools to become future-ready. In addition to Setu, Anamara has overseen the implementation of several other programs at empowHER India that focussed on WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and financial inclusion for women. These programs have helped to uplift women and girls in India and have contributed to building a more gender-balanced society. Anamara's prior experience includes serving as the Head of Donor Management at Pratham Education Foundation, where she was part of the team that oversaw the implementation of large-scale programs such as Read India. She has also managed relationships with important partners both in India and globally, serving as one of the key Pratham India representative to all Pratham overseas chapters such as Pratham USA, Pratham UK, and Pratham Canada. Anamara holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Jai Hind College and a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Kent. Her commitment to social initiatives that empower communities, especially women, is a driving force behind her work at empowHER India.

Anamara Baig

CEO, empowHER India

Anamara Baig

CEO, empowHER India

Anamara Baig is a dedicated leader with over 15 years of experience in program implementation, donor management, and business development. She is the CEO of empowHER India, an organization that focuses on empowering girls and women in India through various programs. Under Anamara's leadership, empowHER India has implemented several programs aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women. Notably, she spearheaded Setu, an initiative focused on empowering rural adolescent girls by providing them with skills and tools to become future-ready. In addition to Setu, Anamara has overseen the implementation of several other programs at empowHER India that focussed on WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and financial inclusion for women. These programs have helped to uplift women and girls in India and have contributed to building a more gender-balanced society. Anamara's prior experience includes serving as the Head of Donor Management at Pratham Education Foundation, where she was part of the team that oversaw the implementation of large-scale programs such as Read India. She has also managed relationships with important partners both in India and globally, serving as one of the key Pratham India representative to all Pratham overseas chapters such as Pratham USA, Pratham UK, and Pratham Canada. Anamara holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Jai Hind College and a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Kent. Her commitment to social initiatives that empower communities, especially women, is a driving force behind her work at empowHER India.

Disha Thakur

Marketing and Communications Manager

Disha Thakur

Marketing and Communications Manager

Disha Thakur is a communication specialist who has recently joined the empowHER India team. She has completed her Bachelor's and Master's in Mass Communication & Journalism, specializing in Advertising. In her free time, she loves to explore new food spots, does photography, teaches art and tries not to doze off during movie marathons. She comes with six years of professional experience in the Operations, Marketing, Communication and Publishing industry. She is passionate about people, culture, and making a positive impact on society with her communication and presentation skills. In her role at empowHER India, Disha handles Marketing and Communication, utilizing her expertise to engage with our audience, spread awareness about our organization's mission, and create meaningful impact.

Muhammed Nisar C.

Fundraising and Donor Manager

Muhammed Nisar C.

Fundraising and Donor Manager

Muhammed Nisar holds a Master's degree in Social Work and boasts a 17-year track record in the social welfare sector. His diverse experience spans government institutions, NGOs, and fundraising companies. His expertise extends to conducting research for donor identification, grant writing, due diligence, and the selection process for NGO partnerships. Additionally, he is well-versed in onboarding NGOs, overseeing grant management and distribution, and effectively managing partnerships. Beyond his social work career, Muhammed Nisar is a licensed football coach accredited by the All India Football Federation and proudly serves as the owner cum manager of the Trippanachi SDS football team, affiliated with the Kerala Football Association.

Bhagwat Pandey

Accounts Manager

Bhagwat Pandey

Accounts Manager

Bhagwat Pandey brings a wealth of expertise to the role of Accountant, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and 8 years of experience in the social sector. His knowledge spans a wide range of accounting aspects, including statutory accounting, government accounting laws, and compliance requirements. Throughout his career, Bhagwat has worked with several notable social organizations, including The Akanksha Foundation and SNEHA, where he has made significant contributions to various causes such as education, nutrition, youth development, maternal and neonatal projects, nurse aid programs, palliative care units, prevention of violence against women and children, and women's livelihood initiatives. As an Accountant, Bhagwat is entrusted with ensuring meticulous financial management and adherence to legal and regulatory standards within the organization. He plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and facilitating smooth financial operations. Bhagwat's commitment to his profession is evident in his extensive experience working with organizations dedicated to social causes, where he has demonstrated his dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Bhagwat Pandey's strong background in accounting, combined with his passion for serving the social sector, make him a valuable asset in supporting the financial stability and growth of the organization. His expertise and unwavering commitment contribute to the overall success of initiatives aimed at creating positive change in the community.

Deepti Hajari

Senior Operations Manager

Deepti Hajari

Senior Operations Manager

Dipti Hajari is an experienced professional with 7 years of experience in the Development sector, working in various domains such as Education, Health & Nutrition and WaSH. She currently holds the position of Senior Operations Manager at empowHER India, overseeing the smooth implementation of all the programs under the organization. Please write down a few more specific details about what is your responsibility. Dipti holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Birla College and a Master's degree in Social Sciences from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Nutrition. During the pandemic, when the health system was demanding interventions to strengthen its capacity, Dipti joined Save the Children India as a Project Coordinator, working in the areas of WaSH and Health & Nutrition with children. Dipti is committed to being an empathetic leader for vulnerable groups, especially children and women.

Rupesh Pawar

Setu Program Head

Rupesh Pawar

Setu Program Head

Rupesh Pawar has been appointed as the Program Head - SETU at empowHER India, bringing with him 13 years of extensive experience in various organizations. In his role, Rupesh is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of the SETU program, ensuring desirable outcomes in the field. Key responsibilities as the Program Head - SETU include program implementation, team management, capacity building, data management, monitoring, and documentation.Previously, Rupesh spent 5 years at the Karve Institute of Social Service, where he actively supported the CSR cell in conducting research and implementation projects. Prior to that, he served as a Project Officer at YASHADA (Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, Pune) for 8 years. In this role, he focused on research, advocacy, and government liaison activities to enhance the capacity of PRI members, government officers, and NGOs.Rupesh holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the Karve Institute of Social Service, specializing in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. His expertise spans rural and community development, participatory village planning, child rights, livelihood development, reproductive and public health, hygiene, and solid waste management.Driven by his objective to utilize his skills and knowledge, Rupesh is committed to achieving the project objectives of the SETU program, while contributing to the overall growth of the organization.

Saurabh Sareen

School WaSH Program Head

Saurabh Sareen

School WaSH Program Head

Saurabh Sareen brings over 12 years of experience in the development sector, making him a seasoned professional in his field. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work, Saurabh possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in the area of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH). Throughout his career, he has collaborated with grassroots organizations as well as management-level entities, including SEWS India and UNICEF.Since joining empowHER India in 2018, Saurabh has held the position of Head of the WaSH Program, spearheading initiatives that address critical water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to making a positive impact, he thrives in challenging environments, always seeking new ways to bring about sustainable change and improve the well-being of beneficiaries.Saurabh's dedication to his work is fuelled by his desire to witness tangible growth and positive outcomes among the communities he serves. By leveraging his expertise and experience, he drives the WaSH program at empowHER India, ensuring that the organization's interventions effectively address the needs of the beneficiaries.With his strong background in social work and extensive knowledge of WaSH, Saurabh Sareen plays a crucial role in empowering communities and fostering sustainable development. His innovative approach and unwavering commitment make him an invaluable asset to the organization, as he continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.

Amol Kale

Master Trainer for SETU

Amol Kale

Master Trainer for SETU

Amol Kale has over 11 years of experience in the social sector, working with various organizations. At the Equal Community Foundation in Pune, he worked as a Senior Mentor for two years, focusing on gender, violence, and sexuality-related issues with adolescent boys. He also developed training modules for the same. Amol worked with Econet in Pune for a year, where he was involved in planning and implementing project activities related to Nomadic Tribes & De-notified Tribal Communities in Maharashtra. He has also worked with Men Against Violence & Abuse (MAVA) for four years, conducting training sessions with adolescent boys and young men on gender, sexuality, and masculinity issues in various colleges of Jalgaon and Dhule districts. Amol's experience also includes two years at Tathapi Trust in Pune, where he was responsible for content creation and website administration for the letstalksexuality.com website. He also conducted promotion activities through social media and training programs for website promotion. Additionally, he worked as a Counsellor for two years at Prayas Health Group in Pune, where he facilitated training programs on sexuality and mental health issues and provided counseling services. Amol has an M.A. in Social Work (MSW) and a B.A. in Psychology. In his free time, he is passionate about photography.

Vishal Vankade

Administration and Documentation Officer

Vishal Vankade

Administration and Documentation Officer

As a program Administration and documentation Vishal is entrusted with maintaining accurate records and documentation. He diligently manages the daily attendance Management Information System (MIS) and maintains a comprehensive leave register, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of employee attendance. His meticulous attention to detail helps in maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. In addition, his procurement responsibilities include identifying and onboarding reliable vendors, procurement of goods, and establishing strong partnerships to support the organization's activities. Vishal also actively handles documentation work, ensuring that important information and processes are properly recorded and archived. His role involves managing files, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Through his dedicated efforts in procurement, vendor management, attendance management, and documentation, Vishal plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of empowHER India. His meticulous approach, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining accurate records and processes contribute to the organization's success.

Nina Maharjan

Monitoring and Evaluation officer

Nina Maharjan

Monitoring and Evaluation officer

Nina has recently joined empowHER India as the Measurement, Monitoring, and Evaluation (MME) Officer with a strong passion for working with children. Throughout her career, she has devoted herself to designing and conducting training programs, research studies, and assessments focused on various aspects of child protection. In her role as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at EmpowHER India, Nina takes on the responsibility of analysing and managing both qualitative and quantitative data generated through project interventions. This data serves multiple purposes, including programmatic reporting and the review and monitoring of project activities to ensure quality assurance.Nina's educational background includes both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. She firmly believes in internalizing social work principles and practices in all aspects of her life, reflecting her deep commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Arjun Malge

Cluster Head

Arjun Malge

Cluster Head

Arjun Malge completed his Master’s in Social Work and has over 6 years of experience in the development sector, specializing in working with children and their stakeholders. As cluster Head, Arjun oversees the operations of two clusters. He is a former Resource Person at Magic Bus India Foundation, where he worked on Life Skills and Work Readiness Program for adolescents. He also worked at Prerana as Project Coordinator under the UNICEF project for more than 3 years, providing psycho-social rehabilitation and legal assistance to child victims of sexual abuse and their families. He strongly believes in collaborative work with multi-stakeholders to strengthen the child protection system to ensure child care and safety. His focus is on the prevention of CSA through creating awareness in children on safety and life skills and sensitizing the community towards adolescents. Since, June 2022, he joined empowHER India as the Cluster Head of the Adolescent Girls Program. Arjun’s excellent work in child protection was recognized by the Mumbai City District Collector, who awarded him for his outstanding contribution to the field. He also won a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court in regard to strengthening the justice system for child victims of CSA. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking in nature, listening to folk music, and reading non-fiction. Arjun’s dedication to working on child rights and his extensive experience in the development sector makes him a valuable member of our team.

Bhagyashali Hanumante

Support Master Trainer (SETU)

Bhagyashali Hanumante

Support Master Trainer (SETU)

Bhagayshali Hanumante holds a Master of Social Work from DR. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, and has accumulated 8 years of experience in the social sector. Previously, she worked at IHMP (Institute of Health Management Pachod) where she focused on community development, particularly in the area of married and unmarried adolescent girls. Currently, she is a Trainer and Capacity Building Officer for the SETU program at empowHER India. In this capacity, she works closely with adolescent girls to enhance their life skills, educate them on health and nutrition, promote financial literacy, and ensure gender equality. Additionally, she takes charge of developing training materials, modifying modules, and delivering training. She is passionate about women's empowerment and strives to create awareness in society about women's issues and improve women's lives through education, health, services, and gender equality. Bhagyashali is a proactive problem solver who enjoys learning new things and pursuing her hobbies alongside her work.

Reshma Pathan

Cluster Head

Reshma Pathan

Cluster Head

Reshma Begum Sharif holds a Masters in Social Work from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, and has amassed 7 years of experience in the social sector. Her previous experience includes working with married and unmarried adolescent girls, and community development at the Institute of Health Management Pachod, as well as collaborating with the Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committee on village development initiatives. Currently, Reshma serves as a Cluster Head at EmpowHer India, overseeing the operational aspects of the SETU program. She is dedicated to maintaining high levels of integrity in her work.

Archana Patil

Cluster Head

Archana Patil

Cluster Head

Archana has been in the development sector for over 10 years. She has a diploma and degree in the education field and extensive knowledge of monitoring and support of various stakeholders. Archana works with empowHER India SETU program as a cluster head in Alibaug and manages the day-to-day operations such as program planning and Implementation, review, monitoring, documentation etc for the smooth functioning of the Program on field-related SETU in her cluster.Archana is an experienced professional with more than 10 years of dedicated work in the development sector and brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds a diploma and degree in the field of education and possesses extensive knowledge of monitoring, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. She serves as a cluster head for the empowHER India SETU program in Alibaug. In this capacity, she assumes responsibility for overseeing the program's day-to-day operations, ensuring its seamless functioning within her assigned cluster. Her role entails meticulous monitoring and tracking of progress, enabling timely course corrections and ensuring the program's success. Through her dedicated efforts, she ensures that the program's activities are well-coordinated, resulting in positive impact and meaningful change within the community.

Ashvini Dabhade

Behavior Change Coordinator

Ashvini Dabhade

Behavior Change Coordinator

Ashvini Dabhade is associated with empowHER India since July 2022. She worked as a trainer in the Adolescent Girl program. She has Completed Master of Arts from Mumbai University and worked as Ast. professor in K.G.K.C. college Karjat. Now she is working as BCC Coordinator- Karjat taluka in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program. In her capacity as BCC coordinator, her responsibilities include Her objective is to promote WaSH practices in schools through the Behavior change communication program.

Sachin Bandal

Field Supervisor

Sachin Bandal

Field Supervisor

Sachin Bandal is providing his services as a field supervisor to the organization since 2019. He has a Bachelor of Arts from KGKC college in Karjat. He previously worked with SEED CSR- as a field supervisor construction under Swacch Bharat Mission. His major responsibility is to execute, supervise, facilitate, and quality insurance of construction and infrastructure activities on ground level in Karjat taluka.

Sandeep Salvi

Administration Officer

Sandeep Salvi

Administration Officer

Sandeep Prabhakar Salvi, a dedicated member of empowHER India has been serving the organization since 2006. In his role, Mr. Salvi manages the day-to-day operations of the central office and provides assistance to other departments on a daily basis. Sandeep ensures the smooth functioning of the organization's administrative tasks, contributing to its overall success. His longstanding tenure with empowHER India is a testament to his loyalty and dedication to the organization's mission.

Ayesha Khan

Data Entry Operator

Ayesha Khan

Data Entry Operator

Ayesha Khan has been working at empowHER India as a Data Entry Officer since 2021. Her responsibilities include managing data collection, data entry, ensuring the accuracy of quantitative and qualitative data records, and maintaining both softcopy and hardcopy records of all programs. She believes that she can contribute to women's empowerment to the best of her abilities through her work at empowHER India.

Manoj Jadhav

Admin cum Data Entry Operator

Manoj Jadhav

Admin cum Data Entry Operator

With a postgraduate degree in Library Science and 9 years of experience working with youth and children, Manoj Shriram Jadhav brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. Prior to joining empowHER India as an Admin cum Data Entry Officer two and a half years ago, Manoj worked with Amplitude Technologies, Karjat for two years on a Skill Development Project. At empowHER India, Manoj is responsible for managing all the database work for the organization's projects and also handles day-to-day office requirements. With his strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Manoj plays a crucial role in supporting empowHER India's mission to empower women and girls in rural communities across India.

From the frontline

Financials and CSR compliances

empowHER India is dedicated to the efficient and effective use of donor funds. Therefore we staff our board of trustees and program directors as volunteers, who have agreed to work without any financial compensation. In this way we ensure that 100% of donor funds are used to change lives at the village level.

We feel that we owe all our donors a full accounting of the way donor money is spent. The information contained in this page is designed to give you a complete account of expenses incurred in the implementation of our various program initiatives.

We have tried to give you a detailed account of the scope and scale of our current activities. But we encourage you to contact us by email or call us on +91 – 22 – 2496 3665 / +91 – 22 – 2496 6377 in case there are any questions that you would like us to address.

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