Jeroo Billimoria: Championing Opportunities for Children and Youth

Jeroo Billimoria is a globally celebrated social entrepreneur whose groundbreaking ventures have transformed the lives of millions of children and young people across more than 100 countries. As founder of MelJol, Childline India, Child Helpline International, Aflatoun International, and Child and Youth Finance International, she has pioneered child protection, financial literacy, and youth empowerment worldwide. Her visionary leadership has earned her the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and fellowships with Ashoka and the Schwab Foundation. Jeroo’s fearless innovation and lifelong mission to give every child access to opportunities continue to shape global systems for social change.Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better.Learn more here: https://mastercardfdn.org/en/transcending-boundaries-podcast------------------------------------------------------------------The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.