Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Priti Adani Calls for Investing in Youth, Women and Creators
Dr Priti Adani said communities can help solve big problems when they receive support and investment.
She especially highlighted young people, women and local creators.
She said ideas developed in India could also help other countries in the Global South.
She asked organizations to work together and share lessons about what works.
The Adani Foundation hosted a dinner for nearly 2,000 people at a major social-impact conference.
The foundation has worked in India for 30 years.
It says its programs have reached more than 7,200 villages and over 13 million people.
The work includes areas such as healthcare, education, skills, water and farming.
Dr Priti Adani urged investment in youth, women and local creators to develop solutions for the Global South.
She called for greater collaboration, shared learning and partnerships to address complex social challenges.
The Adani Foundation hosted a welcome dinner for nearly 2,000 delegates at the AVPN Global Conference 2026 in New Delhi.
The foundation says its 30-year development work has reached more than 7,200 villages across 22 states and over 13 million people.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has committed Rs 60,000 crore toward healthcare, skilling and higher education.
- Who
- Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, addressed philanthropy leaders and other delegates.
- What
- She called for investment in youth, women and local creators, along with collaboration and shared learning to expand social-impact solutions.
- When
- At the AVPN Global Conference 2026; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To address complex social challenges and create models that can benefit communities across the Global South.
- Event
- AVPN Global Conference 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Welcome dinner attendance
- Nearly 2,000 national and international delegates
- Adani Foundation reach
- More than 7,200 villages across 22 states and over 13 million lives
- Foundation milestone
- 30 years of grassroots development work
- Adani Group commitment
- Rs 60,000 crore toward healthcare, skilling and higher education
- AVPN network
- More than 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries across 43 markets