CARAH
Women Foundation
Collaborative Action on Resilience, Advocacy, and Health through Women’s Leadership
Who We Are
CARAH Women Foundation is a women-led Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to:
Advancing health, equity, climate resilience, and community empowerment.
Builds capacities through advocacy, training, and partnerships.
Empowering women, adolescents, and marginalized communities to lead change.
Promoting sustainable, inclusive solutions for healthier, more resilient societies.
We accelerate India’s SDGs & Viksit Bharat 2047.
About the Founder
Dr. Roop Kumari (Roopa) is a public health expert with over three decades of experience in vector-borne and communicable disease control, health systems strengthening, and community development. She has provided strategic leadership at national and international levels, including roles with the WHO and the Government of India, driving programs on malaria elimination, vector control, and health surveillance.
As the Founder and Managing Director of CARAH Women Foundation, Dr. Roop Kumari brings her expertise to empower women, adolescents, and marginalized communities, integrating climate resilience, health equity, and leadership development into all initiatives. Her vision is to create inclusive, sustainable, and impactful solutions that address systemic challenges and promote community-led change.