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Who We Are
AvyanRise Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation working with rural and tribal communities to build stronger people, opportunities, and local systems. Youth and education are our primary focus, supported by work in livelihoods and skills, community well-being, and nature and climate resilience. We use research and innovation as enablers to understand local realities, connect existing strengths and opportunities, and develop practical, community-rooted approaches for sustainable change.
Why We Exist
Rural and tribal communities have deep strengths, knowledge, and potential, yet many continue to face interconnected challenges in education, livelihoods, opportunities, community well-being, and the changing natural environment. AvyanRise exists to work alongside communities, young people, schools, local institutions, and partners to strengthen these foundations, create meaningful pathways, and support communities to shape resilient and sustainable futures.
Vision & Mission
Our vision defines the future we aspire to create, while our mission guides the work we do every day to achieve lasting impact
Vision
Thriving Communities in Harmony with Nature
Rural and tribal communities thriving with dignity, with youth rising from strong roots to strengthen land, culture & community.
Mission
Strengthening People, Communities & Opportunities
We work with rural and tribal communities to strengthen youth, education, livelihoods, wellbeing & care for nature through the Roots–Rise–Thrive–Serve journey.
Our Core Values
Rootedness
We honour local culture, traditions, knowledge, and identity, building on community strengths rather than replacing them.
Self-Reliance
We strengthen people's capabilities so individuals and communities can thrive independently long after our work is complete.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, accountability, and respect in everything we do.
Stewardship
We care for and restore nature, biodiversity, and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
Dignity
We see every individual as capable, resourceful, and deserving of respect and opportunity.
Community-Led Change
We believe lasting change is community-led and community-owned.
We measure success not by how long communities need us, but by how confidently communities thrive on their own."
Leadership & Governance
Our leadership brings together expertise in research, management, programme design, and community development. United by a shared commitment to equity, innovation, and evidence-based action, we work alongside communities to create lasting and meaningful change.
Chairperson & Non-Executive Director
Dr. Anup Anurag Soren is the Founder and Chairperson of AvaynRise Foundation. Currently serving as a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya, he brings extensive expertise in research, management, strategy, and academic leadership. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, with an MBA from IIM Bangalore and a Ph.D. from IIM Ranchi, he provides strategic guidance to the Foundation, fostering innovation, ethical leadership, and evidence-based decision-making. Passionate about inclusive and sustainable development, he is committed to empowering rural and tribal communities by strengthening local leadership, promoting resilient institutions, and creating opportunities that enable communities to thrive with dignity and self-reliance.
Executive Director
Nancy Anurita Hembrom is the Founder and Executive Director of AvyanRise Foundation. A PGDM (Finance) graduate from the Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, she brings over 10 years of experience mentoring and coaching children and youth and more than six years of expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), programme management, and impact measurement.
She has led the local contextualization and implementation of the Poverty Stoplight methodology for over 3,000 households and facilitated mothers' groups, supporting more than 3,000 families through community education and engagement. Passionate about rural and tribal development, Nancy is committed to empowering young people and building resilient, self-reliant communities through evidence-based and community-led solutions.
Board of Directors
AvyanRise Foundation is governed by a five-member Board of Directors with diverse professional expertise. The Board provides strategic direction, governance oversight, financial accountability, and long-term guidance to help the Foundation achieve its mission.
Alok Emannuel Kisku
A dedicated academician and education leader, he holds a PGDM (Finance) from XISS, Ranchi, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at NIT Durgapur. With over 13 years of teaching and mentoring experience at St. Xavier's College, Maharo, Dumka, he has inspired and guided young people in their academic and professional journeys. As a Board Member of AvaynRise Foundation, he contributes strategic guidance to advance education, youth leadership, and lifelong learning, supporting the Foundation's vision of resilient, inclusive, and self-reliant communities.
Preety Novela Soren
A social activist and community leader with an M.Sc. and B.Ed., she is deeply committed to education, women’s empowerment, and rural development. With teaching experience and strong grassroots connections, she brings firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by rural and tribal communities.
As a Board Member of AvaynRise Foundation, she contributes her experience and passion for social work towards building confident, skilled, and resilient communities.
Bhaskar Tudu
Holding a master's degree in political science and a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.), he brings valuable experience in youth leadership, community mobilization, and sports-based development.
His experience with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Dumka, strengthens AvyanRise Foundation's efforts to advance youth development, community participation, and resilient, self-reliant communities.
About the Organization
AvyanRise Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible governance.
Organization Details
Legal Name: AVYANRISE Foundation
Type: Section 8 Not-for-Profit Company
Section 8 Licence no. 188044, CIN U85500JH2026NPL028430, Darpan Id: JH/2026/1152165
Registered Office: Jarwadih Dumka, Jharkhand, India
Area of Operation: Jharkhand, with the potential to expand across India through partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Focus Areas: Primary — Youth & Education; Supporting — Livelihoods & Skills, Community Well-being, and Nature & Climate Resilience; Enabler — Research & Innovation.
Join Us in Building Stronger Communities
Creating lasting change requires collaboration. Whether you are a volunteer, partner, donor, researcher, or community member, we invite you to join us in building resilient, self-reliant, and thriving rural and tribal communities. Together, we can create opportunities that last for generations.
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