Jeroo Billimoria - A Lifestory
Champion For Children: Empowering Futures, One Call At A Time
Jeroo Billimoria is a social entrepreneur renowned for her innovative approaches to addressing issues related to children, youth, and financial literacy, particularly in developing countries. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering marginalized communities and creating systemic change through scalable and impactful initiatives. Billimoria’s career began with a focus on child welfare, leading her to establish Childline India Foundation in 1996. This organization provides a 24hour tollfree helpline (1098) for children in distress, offering support and intervention for those facing abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Childline India has since expanded to a vast network across the country, significantly impacting the lives of millions of children.
Building on her success with Childline, Billimoria recognized the importance of financial literacy and economic empowerment. This led to the founding of Aflatoun International in 2005, a global network that provides social and financial education to children and young people. Aflatoun's curriculum integrates financial concepts with social and life skills, equipping young people with the knowledge and tools to manage their finances, start their own businesses, and contribute to their communities. The organization operates in numerous countries worldwide, empowering millions of children to become economically active and socially responsible citizens.
Further demonstrating her dedication to innovative solutions, Billimoria also founded Child and Youth Finance International (CYFI), an organization dedicated to increasing financial inclusion and economic citizenship among children and youth globally. CYFI works with governments, financial institutions, and educational organizations to promote policies and programs that support financial literacy and access to financial services for young people. Through her various ventures, Jeroo Billimoria has established herself as a leading figure in the field of social entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless children and young people around the world.
