Riya Awasthi

Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate from the University of Lucknow with over one year of hands-on experience in social work, including internships, fieldwork, and community initiatives. Proficient in case management, community mobilization, casework, group work, counseling, needs assessment, psychosocial assessment, program implementation, client advocacy, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and monitoring & evaluation with diverse populations. Strong foundation in communication, crisis intervention support, resource linkage, and sustainable development interventions.

Committed to advancing social welfare, empowerment, mental health support, inclusive community development, and impactful social services roles.

Development Professional - HCL Foundation

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

Coordinated Women Empowerment & Livelihood programs with the Implementing Team.

• Coordinated Women Empowerment & Livelihood programs, supporting 100+ SHG members in entrepreneurship development, micro-enterprise setup, and livelihood initiatives (goatry, agriculture models).
• Facilitated training sessions, group discussions, and capacity-building activities to enhance skills and adoption rates.
• Monitored program implementation, community participation, sustainability, and outcome tracking; prepared field reports and documentation.
• Liaised with community leaders, SHG groups, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment.

Team - HCL Foundation

(2025-06)

• Designing educational planning surfaces for junior school children (Grades 6-8)
• Integrating STEM-based approach into concept development and academic programming
• Assisting in curriculum conceptualization and pilot-level project layout creation
• Documentation and maintaining reports of core team on Excel as well as in reports to present it properly

Social Work Intern - HelpAge India

(2022-09 - 2022-10)

• Assisted in community outreach and engagement with elderly groups in various community settings.
• Supported program implementation, needs assessment, and resource linkage for senior citizen welfare and rights advocacy.
• Contributed to field documentation, reporting, and geriatric care initiatives.

Social Work Intern - Nirvan Rehabilitation Centre

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• Participated in case management, casework, and group facilitation for substance addiction recovery and women's mental health support.
• Assisted psychologists in counseling sessions, therapeutic interventions, and behavioral observation.
• Maintained detailed documentation and client progress notes to support rehabilitation processes and client advocacy.

Fellowship - Pravah (Social Action Project – Malala Foundation)

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Supported program implementation and youth engagement for 25 youth leaders across 5 states to promote girls' education.
• Facilitated community outreach, group sessions, and advocacy for gender equity and inclusive education.
• Assisted in monitoring & evaluation, documentation, and impact reporting.

Social Work Intern - Yeh Ek Soch Foundation (SAFAL Project – UNICEF India)

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

• Managed program-related data handling, organization, and documentation for youth capacity-building initiatives.
• Performed program coordination, record maintenance, and support for community development activities.

Master of Social Work - MSW - University of Lucknow (2022 - 2024)

Bachelor of Social Work - BSW - University of Lucknow (2019 - 2022)

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education - ICSE