About

Joyita is the Director of the Gender Equality Platform at AVPN. She provides strategic leadership and oversees the operational and programme delivery of the portfolio. This includes leading the execution of core grants, driving member engagement, and advancing the integration of gender equality across AVPN's broader programming areas through cross-cutting initiatives in climate and health.

With over 20 years of experience, she has worked extensively across South Asia and globally to drive social impact, philanthropy, and organisational growth. She has played a key role in building and scaling organisations and forging cross-sector partnerships to address issues, including gender justice and child safeguarding & protection. She is a passionate seeker of social justice and believes that collective partnerships are essential to achieving impactful and scalable solutions to complex social issues.

Joyita loves travelling, exploring new cultures and experiencing destinations through their food. She currently lives in Dubai.