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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; our mission guides the work we do every day.
Vision
Thriving Communities in Harmony with Nature
Rural and tribal communities thriving with dignity, where 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, skills, livelihoods, wellbeing & care for nature through the Roots–Rise–Thrive–Serve journey.
Our Core Values
We measure success not by how long communities need us, but by how confidently communities thrive on their own."
Our Leadership & Members
AvyanRise Foundation is led by its directors, who provide strategic direction, governance oversight, and fiduciary stewardship while ensuring that the Foundation remains aligned with its mission, values, and long-term purpose.
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.
Members & Strategic Contributors
Our Members & Strategic Contributors bring diverse expertise, community insight, and professional experience that strengthen AVYANRISE’s work and complement its leadership and governance.
Alok Emannuel Kisku
Member & Strategic Contributor
A dedicated academician and education leader, Alok 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. His experience in education, finance and mentoring brings valuable perspectives to AvyanRise’s work with rural and tribal youth.
Preety Novela Soren
Member & Strategic Contributor
A social activist and community leader with an M.Sc. and B.Ed., Preety is deeply committed to education, women’s empowerment and rural development. With teaching experience and strong grassroots connections, she brings a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by rural and tribal communities. Her commitment to community engagement and inclusive development strengthens AvyanRise’s efforts to create meaningful opportunities for young people and communities.
Bhaskar Tudu
Member & Strategic Contributor
Holding a Master’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.), Bhaskar brings valuable experience in youth leadership, community mobilisation and sports-based development. His experience with Nehru Yuva Kendra and grassroots youth engagement has strengthened his understanding of working with young people and communities. He brings an energetic, community-oriented perspective to AvyanRise’s work on youth development and local leadership.
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 build opportunities that last for generations.
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