Americares, a leading health-focused relief and development organization, announced the appointment of Shweta Rawat to its Board of Directors. Rawat, founder and chairperson of the Hans Foundation, has extensive experience in social impact program development, philanthropy, and advocacy.
As a champion for disability inclusion, women’s leadership, and economic empowerment, Rawat has supported Americares for more than a decade. Her organization, the Hans Foundation, is committed to sustainable solutions for the underprivileged.
“Her extensive experience developing large-scale social impact programs and forging strategic partnerships will be invaluable as we work to improve access to health for people around the world,” said Americares President and CEO Christine Squires.
In addition to her work with The Hans Foundation, Rawat serves as the managing director of the Rural India Supporting Trust (RIST), an organization she co-founded in 2009. RIST partners with organizations like Americares to support poverty alleviation and community well-being in India, through strategic and value-based partnerships in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Rawat holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University in Washington, D.C. and a master’s degree in human rights and politics from City University in the U.K. Americares’ Board of Directors oversees global health programs, including disaster response and support for 4,000 under-resourced hospitals and health clinics. Americares is recognized for its leadership in the humanitarian sector, earning a spot on Forbes’ list of Top 100 Charities and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
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