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Why youth?

40%

Adolescent girls in India lack access to education

25%

Ugandan teenagers face pregnancy by age 19, with nearly 50% married before 18.

<20%

American youth in low-income communities have access to leadership & mentoring programs

Our approach

Milaan Foundation aims to cultivate a global youth-led movement of bold, purpose-driven leaders committed to creating and sustaining a society where everyone belongs and thrives

Grounded in social-emotional development, our approach fosters empathy and challenges cultural narratives through experiential learning, leadership training, and community action

From underserved communities in India to rural villages in Uganda and now urban neighbourhoods across the U.S., we equip young people to become changemakers through bold, youth-led leadership and education programs.

Our reach
Youth supported globally
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Community members reached
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Countries, one mission
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When you donate to Milaan Foundation, you open doors to education, leadership, and purpose for youth who have been historically overlooked. You’re fueling their confidence, nurturing their dreams, and empowering them to lead change rooted in empathy and courage.

Milaan Foundation is a 501[c][3] organization committed to empowering the leadership and lives of the youth, with a special focus on children and youth from vulnerable communities, globally.

Get in touch!

Milaan Foundation

Elmhurst, IL – 60126

Email Address

give@milaanfoundation.org

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Brianne Bustos is a seasoned IT executive with over two decades of experience driving enterprise technology transformations, cybersecurity initiatives, and strategic IT planning. She has a strong track record of leading high-impact projects within private equity-backed firms, professional services, and infrastructure-heavy industries, aligning technology investments with business growth. Passionate about innovation, cybersecurity governance, and AI-driven solutions, Brianne excels in building resilient digital ecosystems that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Beyond her professional expertise, Brianne is an advocate for outdoor adventure and community-building. She founded an Outdoor Adventure Group for women, fostering empowerment, connection, and exploration in nature through activities like skiing, mountain biking, and backcountry excursions.

"I deeply believe in the power of education and community in challenging gender stereotypes and providing autonomy. Milaan's grassroots efforts to empower young women are inspiring and impactful. It is a privilege to be part of the team. "

Bela is a seasoned leader serving as the Chief Client Relationship Officer at Goodwin, a global law firm that advises the innovators and investors operating in some of the world’s most transformative areas. Prior to that, Prior to joining Goodwin, she spent 25 years at Deloitte working alongside diverse group of senior stakeholders to solve their most complex business challenges, including go-to-market transformations, operational excellence, as well as large-scale change. She also served as an advisor to Vidya Grants, a non-profit organization focused on education ecosystem in India.