Namita Dublish

Founder

Aan Charitable Trust

India

Namita Gupta is a passionate social entrepreneur and youth development practitioner who has dedicated over a decade to empowering adolescents, particularly girls, through life skills education, health awareness, and leadership training. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from Uttarakhand Open University, she began her journey in community leadership as the Kumaon Region Coordinator for FICCI FLO’s Empowering the Greater 50 Campaign, where she mobilized communities and stakeholders to advance women’s empowerment and social awareness initiatives. Her work reflects a deep commitment to creating safe spaces and opportunities for young people to thrive.

She is the Founder and Managing Trustee of Aan Charitable Trust, an organization that champions child protection, menstrual health awareness, and adolescent well-being across Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR. Through innovative workshops, training programs, and outreach initiatives, Namita has impacted thousands of adolescents by equipping them with essential life skills, health knowledge, and leadership capacities. Her grassroots engagement ensures that young people, especially girls, gain the confidence and mentorship needed to become agents of change in their communities.

Namita’s contributions have been widely recognized through prestigious honors such as the Gramalaya MHM Award (2025), the Tilu Rauteli Award (2021), the Children’s Champion Award (2022), and the Forbes Foundation Fellowship. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that when young people are provided with knowledge, mentorship, and supportive environments, they emerge as powerful leaders capable of transforming their communities and shaping a more equitable future.