YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Education | Employment | Education
About Avasant Foundation
Avasant Foundation leverages its expertise in the Digital Economy to bring together diverse stakeholders to create opportunities for youth to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow.
Our Mission
To improve lives and communities by empowering youth in emerging economies through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Our Vision
That all youth are afforded opportunities to become contributing members of the global community and succeed in the new digital economy.
Our Values
Service: to humanity
Teamwork: working together for better results
Responsibility: taking accountability for our actions
Integrity: doing the right thing
Vision: working with purpose
Excellence: in our commitment
THE CHALLENGE
The Avasant Foundation addresses the pressing global challenge of youth unemployment. According to the ILO’s 2024 report, one in five young people are not engaged in education, employment, or training
OUR SOLUTION
Avasant Foundation’s Digital Skills and Digital Entrepreneurship training programs offer fully funded opportunities for youth who may otherwise lack access. These programs play a crucial role by providing individuals with the necessary skills to participate in the digital economy.
37175.2+ lives globally impacted
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Our Team
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman Avasant Foundation and Global CEO
Chitra Rajeshwari
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anupam Govil
Managing Partner, Avasant
Suly Corredor
Programs Manager
Kevon McCarthy
CORPORATE STRATEGY MANAGER/ IT SUPPORT
Advisory Board
Shiv Grewal
CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING MEMBER AT AUCTUS GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP
Nita Parikh
SHAREHOLDER CALIFORNIA OFFICE, JACKSON LEWIS P.C.
Manu Gopinath
Chief Operating Officer, UST
Akshay Khanna
Partner
Kimberly MacDowell
Vice President & General Manager- Consumer Retail and Healthcare Business Unit, DXC
Rohan Kurian Varghese
VP, Global Advisor and Analyst Relations
Himachal Mukhopadhyay
President, Infinite Healthcare
Julie Pecho
Global Head of HR, Hitachi Digital Services
Rob Nishi
Global Sr. Director, Advisor & Analyst Relations, UNISYS
Global Partners and Sponsors
