Thabitha Vani Manne

Thabitha Vani Manne is a seasoned social entrepreneur with 19 years of experience driving lasting change in the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Holding a master’s degree in social work, Thabitha has expertise in child protection, participation, and safeguarding, with a proven track record of designing and implementing impactful projects. Her extensive experience spans program management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and community engagement, with a strong focus on child well-being and empowerment. Thabitha is working with renowned organizations, Magic Bus Foundation, and worked with Rotary International, and World Vision India, and has represented them in national and international forums. Her unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and passion for social change makes her a standout applicant Magic Bus India Foundation is a leading NGO in India’s education and skilling sector, with a Pan-India presence since its inception in Mumbai in 1999. Our mission is to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, equipping them with the skills and support needed to overcome challenges and secure meaningful livelihoods. Through our holistic approach, we engage with the entire ecosystem surrounding young people, including parents, peers, communities, and local institutions, to create a robust network of support. Our impact is tangible: – 98% of adolescents in our program showed a significant 46% improvement in school regularity, rising from 52% to 98%. – 76% of our adolescents completed secondary education up to grade 10 and transitioned to higher secondary, surpassing the national average of 69%. – We’ve seen a remarkable 17.5% increase in resilience and a 26% improvement in perceived self-efficacy among our adolescents. By addressing the complex needs of young people, we’re bridging the gap between potential and opportunity, and empowering them to thrive in life.