Why youth development matters

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

1.2 billion young people aged 15–24 make up 16% of the global population.

68% of parliamentarians worldwide are over the age of 45.

Less than 20% of youth in low-income communities in the U.S. have access to leadership and mentoring programs.

What we believe in

We do what it takes to support and enable young leaders from underserved communities to become problem solvers, leaders, and catalysts of change.

Milaan Foundation believes in a community-centered partnership model that values and uplifts the expertise of local leaders deeply rooted in their communities. We collaborate with grassroots, community-led organizations to advance equity and nurture youth leadership —through education, life skills, and meaningful community engagement.



For over a decade, Milaan Foundation has implemented youth-led leadership programs internationally, with a focus on advancing education and agency-building, empowering over 100,000 young people across India and Uganda.

From underserved communities in India to rural villages in Uganda and now urban neighborhoods across the U.S., we equip young people to become changemakers through bold, youth-led leadership and education programs grounded in social-emotional learning, mentorship, and community action.

Empower girls to lead

Through the Girl Icon Program, we support a movement of Girl Icons who act as role models within their communities. This leadership development program works with 12 to 18-year-old girls who demonstrate courage and commitment to challenge gender regressive social norms.

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Driving Leadership with Purpose

The Becoming Initiative is a year-long hybrid program for U.S. high schoolers from marginalized communities, fostering leadership, well-being, and purpose through skill-building, workshops, and a capstone project.

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Ways to support us

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

If You’re a Partner

Explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities that allow your organization to invest in real impact. Join hands with us to champion young changemakers and support programs shaping the next decade of progress.

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Volunteer for Youth Leadership

When you volunteer with us, you directly support youth who are stepping into leadership and driving change. Explore our volunteer opportunities and help empower the next generation of leaders.

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Help Close the Leadership Gap

Evidence-backed programs. Youth-led solutions. Your gift helps unlock potential that transforms families, schools, and communities.

Milaan Foundation is a registered 501[c][3] charitable organization in the United States of America.
EIN 47-3899831

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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.