Kausar Kidwai

Kausar Kidwai is a dedicated public health professional who has played a crucial role in directing UNFPA's operations for the Beti Bachao Beti Padao (BBBP) initiative in Madhya Pradesh.

With a background in Public Policy and Education, Kausar has been actively involved in strategic planning, program coordination, partner management, government policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of health and development programs focusing on gender equity and gender-based violence.

Kausar conceptualized and implemented the 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign in BBBP districts, earning recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address.

Having worked with the William J. Clinton Foundation, Kausar managed multiple workstreams, balancing stakeholder needs and supporting programs related to Nutrition, Anemia, WASH, Family Planning, and Sexual Reproductive Health.

Kausar's experience spans program design, planning implementation, qualitative and quantitative research, and advocacy involving multiple stakeholders.

Education-wise, Kausar holds a Masters in Public Policy Analysis from the Indian School of Business and studied Elementary Education, English Literature, and Biology at Barkatullah University, Bhopal.

Kausar has held various positions at organizations like Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc., UNFPA, Italian International School Jeddah, Fabindia Overseas Pvt Ltd, Delhi Public School Bhopal, DFID Community Support Programme, and Tata Infotech.