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Fueling youth

leadership
globally

Where young leaders rise with courage, and ignite change
with purpose

Why donate to Milaan?

We believe in a world where every young person has the opportunity, agency and well-being to thrive

A girl gets married every 2 seconds somewhere in the world.

99% of adolescent girls associated with Milaan Foundation do not get married before the legal age of 18. 

Less than 20% of young people in low-income communities access leadership programs.

Milaan provides these opportunities directly, with program participants reaching over 650,984 community members

40% of U.S. teens report ongoing sadness; 18% report recent depression symptoms.

Milaan Foundation invests in emotional resilience and social-emotional learning to support them.

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Why youth?

We believe in a world where every young person has the opportunity, agency and well-being to thrive

Gender

129 million girls are out of school globally. Every 2 seconds, a girl is forced into marriage. When girls are educated, healthy, and empowered—everything changes. Entire economies grow. Families thrive. Communities shift.

How We Empower Girls to Lead

Leadership

Less than 20% of youth in low-income communities in the US have access to leadership or mentoring programs. Only 20% of youth feel equipped to drive change in their communities.

How We Drive Leadership with Purpose

Our partners

Our impact is global

From underserved communities in India to historically marginalized communities across the U.S, we equip young people to become changemakers through bold, youth-led leadership and education programs.

Your moment to lead change is here

Explore the many ways you can get involved with Milaan Foundation and empower the next generation of leaders!

One small act. One month of impact. $30 helps a young person step into leadership.

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Brianne Bustos

Brianne Bustos is a seasoned IT executive with over two decades of experience driving enterprise technology transformations, cybersecurity initiatives, and strategic IT planning. She has a strong track record of leading high-impact projects within private equity-backed firms, professional services, and infrastructure-heavy industries, aligning technology investments with business growth. Passionate about innovation, cybersecurity governance, and AI-driven solutions, Brianne excels in building resilient digital ecosystems that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Beyond her professional expertise, Brianne is an advocate for outdoor adventure and community-building. She founded an Outdoor Adventure Group for women, fostering empowerment, connection, and exploration in nature through activities like skiing, mountain biking, and backcountry excursions.

Bela Grover (USA)

"I deeply believe in the power of education and community in challenging gender stereotypes and providing autonomy. Milaan's grassroots efforts to empower young women are inspiring and impactful. It is a privilege to be part of the team. "

Bela is a seasoned leader serving as the Chief Client Relationship Officer at Goodwin, a global law firm that advises the innovators and investors operating in some of the world’s most transformative areas. Prior to that, Prior to joining Goodwin, she spent 25 years at Deloitte working alongside diverse group of senior stakeholders to solve their most complex business challenges, including go-to-market transformations, operational excellence, as well as large-scale change. She also served as an advisor to Vidya Grants, a non-profit organization focused on education ecosystem in India.