Avanish Kumar

About Me

Hi, I’ll be running the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 to support the empowerment of girls and young women in India. My goal is to help give them access to sports and essential life skills training through Maitrayana. Maitrayana Charity Foundation is a women’s rights organization that leverages the power of sports to create empowering environments for girls and young women, enabling them to exercise their rights and reach their full potential.

Appeal

I’m raising funds for Maitrayana because girls and women in India—especially those facing discrimination—often struggle to exercise their rights due to gender biases, traditional mindsets, and social barriers. These challenges limit their ability to speak out on issues such as Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender-Based Violence, and access to safe spaces for discussion. As a result, they miss out on opportunities available to boys, including access to sports.

The Young People’s Initiative (YPI), is a sport-for-development program that empowers adolescent girls (ages 10-18) and young women (ages 19-25) through sports and life skills. Currently, Maitrayana runs the YPI program in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Your support will help transform the lives of many girls.

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