The Academy
The Academy The Transformation Academy in Tumkur, Karnataka represents the backbone of our training initiatives. Its content creators and master trainers help set the standards for the program. The team uses insights from the field to continually adapt the program for better outcomes and greater impact. The Academy is also the base for our Train the […]
About Us
Poverty is just not lack of money; it is not having the capability to realise one’s full potential as a human being. – Amartya Sen Our Story Head Held High Foundation is a Bangalore-based non-profit on a quest to tackle humanity’s oldest and most persistent problem: poverty. Along with a passionate team and many committed […]
Simon Newman
Simon Newman Member of the Board of Trustees Twitter Linkedin Simon is passionate about contributing more to the world he lives in, and to Head Held High Foundation as a member of its Board. In this capacity, his aim is to employ a structured approach, while leveraging both his leadership skills and his professional network […]
Rajesh Bhat
Rajesh Bhat Co-Founder and Member of the Board of Trustees Twitter Linkedin Rajesh Bhat is a board member of Head Held High Foundation and one of its co-founders, having started the organisation in 2007 when he was just 25. At the time, he was motivated by his vision of enabling rural youth and children in […]
Madan Padaki
Madan Padaki Managing Trustee and co-founder Twitter Linkedin Madan is Managing Trustee and a co-founder of Head Held High Foundation. In this capacity, he is focused on enabling the organisation’s mission of supporting and empowering marginalized youth and communities. Apart from his involvement with the work of Head Held High, Madan serves as the […]
Rajni Tiwary
Rajni Tiwary Leads the Human Resources Function Facebook Twitter Envelope Working in this sector makes me feel part of a larger humanitarian mission. I like being connected to people and being a balancing factor between employees and the organization. Rajni Tiwary Rajni leads the Human Resources function at Head Held High. In this role, she […]
Murali
Murali Rao Heads the Academy and Leads Training Capability Development Efforts Facebook Twitter Envelope I am passionate about education and its transformative power in changing the outlook and making opportunities more accessible for youth. Murali Murali heads the Academy (the main training facility and knowledge repository on the program) and leads training capability development efforts […]
Parul Singh
Parul Singh Leads Program Design and Impact Assessment Functions Facebook Twitter Envelope I was introduced to the power of changemaking by my grandfather who rejected societal norms to operate a school for marginalized children in Dehradun. After that initiation, it was clear that this was the only sector I could work in. I still think […]
Swapna Handique
Swapna Handique Leads the Evaluation and Certification Function Facebook Twitter Envelope Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor John Doe Swapna leads the Evaluation and Certification function at Head Held High Foundation. In this role, she […]
Anusha Saxena
Anusha Saxena Leads Community Engagement Function Facebook Twitter Envelope I love the work I do as it is vibrant and fulfilling. It gives me the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to society and advance my career at the same time. I enjoy working on projects that focus on finding effective solutions to social issues. […]
Core Team
Team Pankaj Singh Thakur Poverty Alleviation Kumar Manjunath Program Delivery Devashis Dubey Fundraising & Partnerships Aarti Prakash Nyayadhish Economic Mobility | Digital Public Goods Ramya Balakrishna Finance Controller Rashmi Chandra Lead Women Empowernment Murali Rao People Culture and organization Effectiveness Preetha Kurian People and Culture Sowmya P H Donor Engagment Dr. Sonali Swain monitoring and […]
Impact
Impact What we have achieved so far in our mission to eradicate poverty Designed for Impact Our programs are aimed at reducing the economic and social barriers faced by youth and poor communities, largely in rural areas. Through training, skilling, empowerment, and other interventions, we enable access to opportunities and growth for those with the […]