New Delhi, India
Breakthrough Trust is a social impact startup committed to creating a safer and more gender-equal world. Founded in 2001, the organization operates at the intersection of Digital Media and Education, with its headquarters in India. The company's mission is encapsulated in its slogan: "Towards a safer and gender-equal world."
Breakthrough's approach to achieving its mission involves engaging with 1.5 million adolescents in schools and communities. The company aims to shape gender norms and beliefs before they solidify into behavior, thus working to make gender-based violence unacceptable. By fostering aspiration, leadership, agency, and negotiation skills, the organization seeks to not only empower adolescents but also drive a generational shift towards a gender-equal culture.
In April 2016, Breakthrough Trust secured a significant $1.25 million grant investment. Impactful support came from the Skoll Foundation, a renowned venture capital organization known for its strategic investments in social innovation. This injection of funds further underscores the potential and credibility of Breakthrough Trust's endeavors towards societal transformation.
