Adani Vidya Mandir (AVMA) which is one of the top schools in Ahmedabad, is all set to join hands with UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) to roll out the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ for all the school students from June to December 2023. This collaboration will be one-of-its-own-kind. The letter of collaboration has been signed on 17 May 2023 i.e. on Wednesday morning at the AVMA campus.

AVMA-UNICEF collaboration

The AVMA comes under the Adani Foundation. The school aims to provide free education to underprivileged students, through a system that is the perfect blend of modern technology and traditional values, as well as complementary support in the form of daily nutritious meals, books, transportation facilities and uniforms.

UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative

Taking notes from the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ will create platforms and opportunities for the students to increase their awareness about child rights as articulated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and priority areas such as climate action, life skills, body positivity and self-esteem, nutrition, anaemia, online safety, financial literacy, ending violence against children, among others.

“Adani Vidya Mandir (Ahmedabad), managed by the Adani Foundation, is pleased to collaborate with UNICEF and curate this immersive learning experience for its students. Through the multitude of interactive sessions and speaking opportunities, our children will get great exposure to develop themselves as aware and responsible citizens,” says Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of, the Adani Foundation.

After the collaboration, Mrs Shilin Adani, Trustee of the Adani Foundation congratulated the AVMA team for being the first private school in Gujarat to collaborate with UNICEF. This collaboration will contribute to creating a unique model in Gujarat, furthering the cause of quality-cum-holistic education. The various programmes under this initiative are set to be organized with Elixir Foundation and other partner organizations.

‘100% cost-free school for children’

“UNICEF is delighted to roll out the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ in the Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad a 100% cost-free school for children in most need. It is a unique model focused on the development & participation of children aligned to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child & the RTE Act guaranteeing access to quality education for all children. This initiative aims to create platforms & opportunities for children to increase their awareness about child rights, engage them in strategic campaigns & amplify their voices. I congratulate Dr Priti Adani and Mrs Shilin Adani for their leadership, commitment and vision to ensure quality education for children in Adani Vidya Mandir,” says Prasanta Dash, Chief – Gujarat Field Office, UNICEF.

Moreover, the initiative also aims to engage children through innovative and strategic digital and on-ground campaigns and initiatives, capacity-building sessions as well as lecture series/talks with young leaders and influencers. The goal is to identify young champions and amplify their voices through on-ground and online activations and channels. UNICEF and AVMA will analyze the impact of this collaboration at the end of the year and consequentially, may agree to extend and expand this collaboration for the coming years.