About Us

Established in 2010, the Ahvaan Trust
is a not-for -profit Public Trust driving the change for students, teachers and
parents in Government schools.

We work in the critical Foundational Years of Learning, developing age appropriate skill based curricula, which integrates socio emotional learning and universal values; building the capacity of teachers through training related to FLN, coaching & mentoring as well as parent engagement.

By engaging with State Government institutions, we support the rejuvenation and reform of their institutional capacities to deliver the FLN mission, where every child learns.

500+

No. of Schools

6433+

No. of Teachers

287639+

No. of Students

515278+

No. of Parents

Our Programs

Our Impact

Ahvaan has spent over 8 years working with the Department of Education (DOE) Government of Delhi as well as the SCERT & DIETS in the State in the Foundational Learning Years.

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The Government of Tripura has signed a 2-year MoU with Ahvaan and we are partnering with the Directorate of Elementary Education & SCERT Tripura in the implementation of this project - targeting 100 schools impacting 300 teachers and 9000+ students and 18000+ parents.

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Through our work in classrooms, creating curricula, coaching & mentoring – Ahvaan has developed and nurtured a strong community of practice with the entire Foundational Years ecosystem of government schools in the States we are engaged in.

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Ahvaan Trust

Ahvaan in Action

A Sneak peek

TEAM AHVAAN

Late Indrajit Seth

Founder

Indrajit has been involved with education in India for several decades. He is the longest-serving Life Member of the Delhi Public School.

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Sarvjeet Seth

Co-Founder & Trustee

Sarvjeet graduated with distinction from the Central Institute of Education, Delhi University and taught English at Modern School, Delhi.

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Probir Sen

Chairman& Trustee

After his education at Delhi and Cambridge Universities, Probir worked in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), retiring as Secretary.

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Abha Adams

Vice Chairperson & Trustee

An innovative educationist, Abha has spent 40 years in Education, Media (BBC), Arts Management (Arts Council of England) both in India and the UK.

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Rakesh Jinsi

Trustee, Chairperson Finance Committee

Rakesh Jinsi is by education an Electrical Engineer. He brings 44 years of varied experience in the Corporate.

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Mandavi Mehta

Trustee

Mandavi has been the Manager of Stokes Memorial School, Shimla, since 2011, where she also teaches Social Studies and English to classes 6 to 10.

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Kanishka Singh

Trustee

Kanishka was educated at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University and graduated from the Huntsman Program of International Studies & Business.

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Prashanto Chandra Sen

Legal Adviser & Trustee

Prashanto has a Bachelor’s Degree in History (Hons) from St. Stephens College. He has completed his LLB from the University of Delhi.

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Priya Viswanath

Trustee

Priya is Senior Vice President, English Helper, was the Country Head, India, of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), Managing Director.

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Preeti Prasad

Trustee

Preeti has had a 15-year long career in broadcast media where she worked with Network-18, CNBC-TV18, Times Now and the UTV Group.

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Venita Kaul

Education Mentor

Venita is Professor Emerita at Ambedkar University Delhi, where she has headed the School of Education Studies and Centre for Early.

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Vijaya Varma

Education Mentor

Vijaya is a Distinguished Professor at Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD), having worked as Dean Planning since 2005. Following his retirement.

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Mr. Ashok Dayal

Institutional Mentor

Mr. Ashok Dayal has had a long and illustrious career in the Financial Services sector and has headed several leading banking institutions.

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Sayantani Gaddam

Executive Director

Sayantani leads the Ahvaan Trust as its Executive Director with 25 years of experience in the field of Social Development and Education.

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Manish Arora

Associate Director

Manish is currently heading the Delhi Operations at Ahvaan and is responsible for the quality and monitoring of all programs, as well.

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Samina Alam

Assistant Director State Engagements

Samina leads Ahvaan’s State engagements outside Delhi, and presently is leading the programs, delivery and monitoring of our critical work.

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Sakshee Sharma

PROGRAMME LEAD (CURRICULUM AND TRAINING)

Sakshee has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) from Miranda House, Delhi University, a Master’s in Sociology.

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Get involved

Join the Team

We are a group of like-minded individuals who have been closely involved with education in India for many years. Educators, advisors and reformers form the backbone of the Ahvaan Trust, and it is this leadership that steers us forward. We at Ahvaan take pride in our work and invest a significant effort in our team. We are a fun-loving team with a passion for education. Here are some current opportunities to be part of a winning team:

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