From all of us at Milaan Foundation and Swarachna School, a big, joyful birthday shoutout to Zomato! Your Feeding India initiative has been a true blessing, bringing nutritious meals to our girls and lighting up their lives. Today, we're bursting with happiness and gratitude as we celebrate you. Thanks to you, the girls are chasing their dreams with full tummies and bright spirits. Let's make some noise and spread the cheer! Here's to Zomato, for not just feeding bellies but also nurturing hopes and aspirations. Happy Birthday, Zomato! 🎂🎈 We couldn't have come this far without you. #HappyBirthdayZomato #FeedingIndia #MilaanFoundation #SwarachnaCelebrates #Gratitude #EmpoweringDreams
Milaan Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Gurugram, Haryana 15,658 followers
Empowering Adolescent Girls to Challenge Social Norms and Change Narratives
About us
Milaan Foundation is a social impact organisation, working to impart girls the knowledge, skills, and social environment needed to pursue their aspirations. Established in 2007, Milaan envisions an equal and inclusive world where every girl is educated, healthy and safe. We approach our work with a mission to empower girls by advancing their skills, rights & opportunities and unlocking their voice, choice, and potential. We at Milaan believe in the power of movement building, working closely with the community to challenge the social norms that reinforce gender inequality and to re-write the narratives that shape the day-to-day lives of women and girls, normalising social, economic, and political exclusion. Our projects primarily focus on adolescent girls from marginalised communities of India for whom we promote the continuation of secondary education, prevention of child marriage, prevention of gender-based violence, and adequate health and well-being. We enable our goals through the use of technology, undertaking life skills-based leadership pedagogy, offering one on one mentoring support, and promoting community participation. We measure the impact of our work through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks and have also been independently evaluated by scholars from UC Berkeley and other social impact consultancies. With its head office In Gurugram, Haryana Milaan has, in the last 14 years, worked with over 50,000 children, especially adolescent girls, creating a thriving network of change agents in 3 states of India - Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Through various state and national platforms, Milaan has continued to create safe spaces for youth engagement and development. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milaan_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilaanBeTheChange Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupportMilaan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MilaanFoundation/
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http://www.milaanfoundation.org
External link for Milaan Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Education, Leadership development, Menstruation, Women and girls, Girl empowerment, Lifeskills, Adolescent girls, Capacity building, and Social Justice
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Employees at Milaan Foundation
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Harish Doraiswamy
Central Square Foundation
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Ameet Mehta
Co-Founder @ SponsorCloud & FirstPrinciples Holding Company
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Tanya Singhal
Renewable Energy Leader | NetZero Advocate | Solar Energy Entrepreneur with London Stock Exchange Exit | BW 40u40 | Independent Board Member |…
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anargha niroop
Sociologist and Researcher
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Milaan Foundation and Feeding India are teaming up to provide nutritious meals to girls at Swaracha Hostel! This collaboration ensures that these young girls receive the essential nutrition they need, empowering them to focus on their education and dreams without the worry of hunger. By providing daily nutritious meals, we are not only addressing hunger but also supporting their cognitive development and overall health. In many rural areas, children often face challenges that hinder their education and growth. Our initiative aims to bridge this gap by ensuring that girls at Swaracha Hostel have access to healthy meals, thereby improving their school attendance and performance. We are making a significant impact, one meal at a time, and creating a brighter future for these girls. #MilaanFoundation #FeedingIndia #NourishToFlourish #EmpowerThroughNutrition #EndHunger #RuralEducation
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Just a few days ago, we wrapped up an inspiring virtual discussion with 5 CORE members of the UPCEG network to brainstorm plans for 2024-25! UPCEG, a coalition of community-based organizations, collectively learns, shares, collaborates, and advocates for girls’ rights in Uttar Pradesh to accelerate progress in improving gender indicators in the state. UPCEG works closely with 30 civil society organizations across 28 districts to address systemic and normative inequalities impacting adolescent girls in marginalized communities. Our passionate team dived into crucial Advocacy asks focusing on health & nutrition, skill building, and protecting adolescent girls. Together, we revisited roles, responsibilities, and even got valuable input on our upcoming State Level Workshop agenda. A big shoutout to our amazing CORE Group members for their dedication and insights! #Milaan #MilaanFoundation #NGO #UPCEG #Advocacy #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAndNutrition #SkillBuilding #GirlsProtection Ministry of Women & Child Development MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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we're proud to amplify this message of breaking stereotypes through our Unmukt program. In rural communities, we’re making waves by conducting mixed-gender sports activities where girls shine and challenge traditional gender norms. It’s amazing to see the excitement and confidence as they excel on the field, proving that strength and skill know no gender! But that’s not all! Our sessions for adolescent boys are equally transformative. By educating them about menstruation and the importance of sharing household chores, we’re fostering a new generation of empathetic and supportive young men. These activities are fun but also they’re a movement for equality and respect. We’re building a future where everyone can be themselves and break free from old-school stereotypes.
Men, just as women, are constructed by stereotypes and bias, mocked and penalised if they act outside their traditional behaviour! Such a refreshing change it was to see such emotional outbursts from the Indian players post the win! And instead of being mocked and ridiculed for being ‘weak’ it was as though the act of men breaking down, crying unapologetically, crying publicly - was normalised on that one day with fans joining in! Not just the Indians but the South Africans, defeated post a brilliant game, in a single stroke demolished all stereotypes of ‘macho male behaviour’! In a world where men are often expected to remain stoic through the good and bad, this display of genuine emotion was a powerful reminder that strength lies in embracing one’s true feelings. it was a victory not just for the team but for every man/ boy who has ever felt pressured to hide his emotions. Let’s celebrate these moments honestly and support the breaking down of barriers that confines men to restrictive stereotypes, something we at Milaan Foundation are trying to address through our Unmukt programme! https://lnkd.in/gVcGPWDz
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We at Milaan love what we do, so it’s always a joy to get to share our work with others! Here, Associate Director of Programs Javed Abbas leads a session about #Milaan and its work on the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals for a group of American students at the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) studying Urdu via the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. In this session, Javed discussed the manifold challenges (and the even sweeter rewards) of working with adolescent girls, the importance of building an ecosystem in which girls can thrive through community and family engagement, and the crucial need for cross-sectoral collaboration.
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We're thrilled to share Even Cargo's latest campaign for July and August! it focuses on empowering women to break barriers and enter meaningful careers in logistics and other non-traditional fields. join us in supporting this initiative to create a more inclusive workforce and open up new opportunities for women. spread the word and make a difference.
Even Cargo is back with the second edition of its initiative - ‘Mahila Rozgar Mah’ for the months of July and August 2024. The primary objective is to create awareness and encourage the recruitment, training and career advancement of women in non-traditional livelihood sectors. This initiative perfectly aligns with Even Cargo's core mission of empowering women from economically disadvantaged communities by creating opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignified employment. #WomenEmpowerment #Equality #BreakingStereotypes #EducationForAll #HealthcareAccess #GenderEquality #NewNormal #CareerAspirations #WomenInWorkforce #EmpowerWomen #GenderEqualityInWork #EqualOpportunity #FutureGenerations #DiversityInRoles #WomenLeadership #logitics #WEE #womeneconomicempowerment #mahilarozgarmah2024
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What an incredible day it was! The KalaSeva event turned out to be a wonderful success, and we are so grateful for the donations we received. Special thanks to Prarthana Shyam and Karen Punneckal for their amazing dance performances and to Mrs. Roopa for her beautiful music. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making this event so special. Your generosity and love are what make such magical moments possible. #Gratitude #SuccessfulEvent #CommunityLove #NGO #MilaanFoundation
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At 19 Ruchi, left her village to pursue her cricket dreams in the city. Juggling a job at a departmental store by day and intense practice by night, her determination led her to state-level success, inspiring her community. Ruchi, who became a part of Milaan in 2016, bagged numerous medals in Cricket, Kabaddi, and Hockey at the national level, Ruchi is a true champion. She aspires to represent the Indian Women's Cricket team and serve as a role model for millions of women and girls across the country. We are so proud of her! #SakshamNaariKaSafar
India reigns supreme🏆Our men's #cricket champions deliver an unforgettable win with skill, determination, and pure brilliance as #TeamIndia becomes #WorldChampions at the #T20WorldCup 2024. But these dreams of victory reside in every corner of this nation! Meet Ruchi, a trailblazer from Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, whose passion for cricket defied societal expectations. Despite initial resistance, she persevered, moving from her village to pursue her dreams in the city. Balancing work at a departmental store with intense cricket practice, Ruchi's dedication paid off with state-level success, inspiring her community about the potential of girls in sports. #SakshamNaariKaSafar UNICEF India United Nations in India Generation Unlimited Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Milaan Foundation Dhuwarakha Sriram Abhishek Gupta
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We are thrilled to welcome Kendra Nicolai to the Milaan USA team as our new Program Officer! With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kendra has dedicated her career to youth development and gender issues. Starting her journey as a social worker, Kendra has learned that empathy, trust, and curiosity are the keys to fostering positive relationships within a nonprofit and creating an environment for systemic change. She is passionate about ensuring that girls and young women worldwide have every opportunity to choose their own destiny. Welcome to the team, Kendra! #EmpoweringWomen #YouthDevelopment #GenderEquality #NonprofitSector #MilaanFoundation #WelcomeKendra #SocialImpact #GirlsEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding
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We are thrilled to announce that Arti Yadav, Priya Rajpoot, and Palak Rathaur have been selected for the prestigious The Smart Fellowship by Nimaya Foundation! The grand launch event was absolutely amazing, and we couldn't be prouder of our girls who received this incredible opportunity through Milaan's Girl Icon alumni network. A huge shoutout to Navya Naveli Nanda, India's foremost voice on gender equality, and Samyak Chakrabarty, one of Forbes Asia's Most Influential Social Entrepreneurs, for co-founding this impactful initiative. The Smart Fellowship is set to empower and inspire young women, and we can't wait to see the incredible journeys ahead for Arti, Priya, and Palak! #SmartFellowship #MilaanGirlIcon #NimayaFoundation #Empowerment #GenderEquality #ProudMoment The Better India Hindustan Times The Quint The Times Of India ZEE News LiveMint
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