Mumbai, Maharashtra, India — In a significant career milestone, Kavita Ayyagari has been appointed as the new Country Director for Girl Effect in India. This role leverages her extensive background in health and social advocacy to further Girl Effect’s mission of empowering young girls through innovative media and technology.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Country Director at Girl Effect!” Kavita Ayyagari announced, marking a continuation of her lifelong commitment to enhancing the well-being and empowerment of young women.
With over two decades of experience in public health, Kavita Ayyagari has developed a robust portfolio of impactful projects. Most recently, she served as the Country Director and India Team Lead for Howard Delafield International (HDI), where she oversaw the ‘Game of Choice, Not Chance’ initiative. This project, focused on developing mobile games to educate and empower young girls in India, highlights her innovative approach to engaging young audiences in significant social issues.
Prior to her tenure at HDI, Kavita held the position of Director of Marketing and partnerships. She managed a crucial USAID innovation impact grant and established key partnerships to enhance health and family planning awareness through digital platforms.
Earlier, she enhanced her expertise in strategic communications as a Senior Communications Consultant at the Centre for Advocacy and Research in India. Here, she worked on amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and integrating social development goals into broader policy frameworks.
Kavita’s education includes a PhD in Public Health from the Centre for Community Health and Social Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she delved into health services organization and social science issues related to health.
About Girl Effect
Founded by the Nike Foundation, Girl Effect is a creative non-profit organization that innovates in media, technology, branding, and international development to transform the lives of girls around the world. The organization creates compelling content through various platforms that young people engage with daily, such as apps and TV dramas. With partnerships across Africa and Asia, Girl Effect reaches approximately 50 million people, empowering girls to navigate challenges in their environments and cultivate essential life skills.
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