Sachin Kumar is the Lead – India at Hope and Homes for Children, bringing over 20 years of experience in the development sector with a strong and sustained focus on child protection and care reform. He has provided strategic and technical leadership across complex programs, working closely with governments, civil society organizations, and international partners in South Asia and Africa to drive systemic change.

Sachin’s core expertise lies in building and strengthening program, advancing policy reform that promotes family-based care and reduces reliance on institutional care and grant-making systems, supporting effective implementation. His work places a strong emphasis on survivor engagement, community leadership, and government partnership, ensuring that reforms are grounded in lived realities and sustainable over time.

Throughout his career, Sachin has held senior leadership roles in national and international organizations, overseeing initiatives in child care reform, child protection, child labour, bonded labour, and anti-trafficking. His contributions have helped shape both grassroots practice and national and regional advocacy efforts, improving outcomes for marginalized children and families.

Sachin holds a Master’s degree in Rural Development and has completed advanced certificate programs in Child Rights and Leadership from leading global institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley (Haas School of Business), the University of Geneva, and the University of Chicago.