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The Team

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Swati Kathiwada

Director, Kathiwada Foundation

Swati Kathiwada is a graduate of Fashion Technology from FIT, New York. After her marriage in 2015, Swati decided to launch a full -service sportswear brand that would redefine customised sportswear in India. Still in her early years of a new business she has taken on the mantle to build the Kathiwada Foundation with her husband Digvijay which aims to serve some of the most marginalised communities in India. A go -getter at heart, Swati is deeply committed to her spiritual practice and loves to travel and experience new places, time permitting. Her dream is to build an ‘old-age home’ for those most neglected, and is just one example among various other social causes that resonate with her.

Digvijay Sinh Kathiwada

Director, Kathiwada Foundation

Digvijay Sinh Kathiwada hails from the erstwhile royal family of Kathiwada situated in present day Madhya Pradesh. Born in Mumbai he was educated at the Cathedral and John Connon School before pursuing his higher studies in America. He graduated in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California and returned to India in 2007 to reimagine a better life for the people in his hometown of Kathiwada where he currently spends a large part of his time.
Digvijay’s hobbies range from reading on a variety of global subjects to playing sports such as cricket, golf and padel with competitive interest. He is also deeply passionate about the artistic and cultural heritage of India.

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Shruti Mehta

CEO, Kamal Vidya Niketan School

Shruti is an educator with a background in economics from Delhi University. After teaching in an under-resourced school in Dharavi through Teach for India, she transitioned to a Program Manager role, coaching and training teachers. Post that, she completed her MPhil in Education Leadership and School Improvement from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on the experiences of children with low attainment in Indian classrooms. She loves to work for kids and with people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who come from vulnerable communities.

Meet our Supporters

Meet the visionaries guiding our journey. Our advisors bring a wealth of experience, wisdom, and passion to KVN, helping us shape a brighter future for our children and community. Their insights and dedication are instrumental in driving our mission forward. Learn more about the incredible team supporting our vision.

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