The symbols of MISSING; larger-than-life black silhouettes of young girls against urban backdrops, a visual metaphor of disappearance – a black hole of loss into which millions of children disappear into abuse, exploitation, and silence.
Leena Kejriwal
Missing Link Trust began as a public art movement. In 2014, our Founder Leena Kejriwal launched the MISSING Public Art Project with a striking symbol: the black silhouette of a girl, a haunting reminder of millions of missing girls lost to trafficking and abuse. What began as large-scale installations and murals quickly grew into an international conversation, breaking the silence around sexual exploitation through art, stencils, and viral campaigns across the world from New Delhi to Berlin.
The silhouette became an International symbol of resistance, a visual that transcended language and geography to represent every child at risk of disappearing into sexual violence.
As the project gained momentum, it became clear that awareness alone was not enough.
Missing Link Trust was formed to build systemic solutions—moving from public art to structured safety education, advocacy, and community action.
Today, we combine art, technology, and grassroots engagement to prevent child sexual violence. From interactive games, comics, and digital advocacy to school curricula, youth leadership, and government partnerships, we create innovative tools that both educate and mobilize.
Our Theory of Change –
CSR Opportunities
Collaborate with us
We can build a safer world together, by helping us save a girl before she gets trafficked.
At Missing Link Trust, our partners are not mere donors. They are as invested as us, in the prevention of Child Sexual Violence (CSV) and share our vision of a world where every child is safe. They are individuals, organisations and corporations, believing in the power of Prevention and supporting us in our fight against CSV.
Partner Benefits
- Aligned with your Business Objectives
- Sustainable, Measurable Social Impact
- Compliant with Companies Bill 2012
- Nationwide Visibility through Advocacy & Campaigns
- Authentic Brand Positioning as a Child Safety Champion
- Scalable, Data-Driven Impact Programs
- Builds Social Capital
- Strengthens Commitment to Nation Building
Learn more about our work
Missing Link Trust is a small but a driven team committed to prevent sex trafficking through creating awareness. We are a passionate bunch and are constantly looking at ways to engage with people across social spectrums.
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Financial Flow
Missing Link Trusts follows stringent processes and documentation for every support received. Our transparent financial flow makes it possible for us to adhere to timely updates for all our partners. Our fund utilisation looks at providing maximum long term benefit through awareness and empowerment.
A timeline history of MISSING
Our Board of Trustees and Principal Advisor
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Leena Kejriwal
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Nikita Tulsian
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Anju Dhandhania
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Jacob Ninan
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Ujwal Thakar (Principal Advisor)
Leena Kejriwal
Leena Kejriwal is a photographer and social artist based in Mumbai and Kolkata. Her work has been exhibited in various locations in France, NY, India, Iran, Germany and broadcasted in several media including BBC, Al Jazeera, SBS World News, the Guardian, The Telegraph, The Sunday Tribune, The Hindu.
MISSING is a direct response to her experience of over thirteen years (before founding Missing Link Trust) in the grassroot spaces of the rural trafficking belts of West Bengal and the red light districts of Kolkata.
She has been honored with multiple awards and accolades for her unique artistic take on this grave social issue: Her Story Woman On a Mission Award (2019), the mBillionth award for the Missing Game (2018), the YFLO Women Achiever Award (2016), and the Yes Foundation Changemakers Award (2015), to name a few.
Nikita Tulsian
Nikita is a passionate, executive level salesperson with 20 years of experience of heading sales departments of leading television companies like BBC Earth, AXN and TV Today Network. She has received various awards and recognition throughout her career, including the Top 50 media persons in the country. Her sector expertise includes financial planning, forecasting and strategy, operations and teambuilding.
Anju Dhandhania
Anju is a believer of women independence and works tirelessly towards better facilities for vulnerable women and girls. A Rani Birla graduate in arts, she is a contemplative person with keen eye for culinary skills.
Jacob Ninan
Mr. Jacob Ninan is a Trustee with various NGO’s. He was associated with Axis Bank Foundation as an Executive Trustee & CEO.
After completing his graduation in Science from Bangalore University, he started his career in banking with Catholic Syrian Bank and thereafter joined Axis Bank in 2000. In a banking career of over 3 decades, he has served in various capacities and dealt with the areas of Retail Banking, Corporate Finance, MSME Lending & Trade Finance among many other functions.
Forbes Middle East in 2014 recognized him for his contribution to the local economy and listed him in the top 100 CEOs. He is also a director on the Board of Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation, a Section VIII company formed in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra.
Working in a team environment brings out the best in Jacob and building and nurturing relationships comes naturally to him. Volunteering and engaging in community service is a deep-rooted passion that is close to his heart. Other areas of interest include photography and movies.
Ujwal Thakar (Principle Advisor)
Ujwal, a banker for 28 years, has held key senior management positions at several leading banks. After his banking career, he went on to become the CEO of Pratham and then, Give India. Since his retirement from active employment in 2010, he has worked relentlessly in the social sector chairing boards of various NGOs and banks, and more importantly, giving advice and mentoring them in their path to success.
Ujwal holds a Masters degree in Biochemistry and post-grad qualifications in Bank Management. He has been a speaker at leading business schools in India, USA & UK.
Advisory Board
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Geetanjali Jha Chakraborty
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Dilip Sivasankar
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Suman Srivastava
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Neeraj Sanghi
Geetanjali Jha Chakraborty
Geetanjali Jha Chakraborty is the President of Apnalaya. She has a diverse background, with early years in the corporate sector and more than 15+ years in the Social Sector. Geetanjali has held leadership and CEO level roles in Concern India Foundation, CHILDLINE India Foundation, and ARMMAN, and is currently on the boards of Foundation for Mother and Child Health, Vihaan and Technoserve India Foundation. She is also on the Global advisory board of Tech Care for All. She is passionate about child protection, urban inequality, and mental health. She has a Masters in Social Work and LLM in Human Rights and Criminal Law. She loves to read Buddhist philosophy and enjoys solitary walks in nature.
Dilip Sivasankar
Technology and data science leader with 25+ years of experience in analytics, machine learning, and large-scale data platforms. He has held senior leadership roles at Amazon, including Director of Science, leading global customer experience and risk prevention initiatives, and has built data-driven solutions across e-commerce, payments, and financial services.
Suman Srivastava
Suman Srivastava is a strategist, author, and entrepreneur with a background in advertising and social impact. A graduate of Delhi University, IIM Ahmedabad, and IMD Lausanne, he has led Euro RSCG India as CEO and served as Chief Strategy Officer for Euro RSCG Asia Pacific.
Neeraj Sanghi
Neeraj Sanghi is an infrastructure and finance expert with extensive experience in project development, operations, and investment management across the oil & gas and infrastructure sectors.
Over his career, he has led major projects at Essar, Total India, and HC1, overseeing LNG terminals, LPG caverns, road infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. He also founded the Highway Operators Association of India (HOAI) to advocate for road sector stakeholders.
Currently, he is the Managing Director & Operating Partner at Neo Infrastructure Asset Management, a buyout fund backed by Peak XV Partners, focused on acquiring and managing road projects.
Our Team
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Amitav Barik
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Aparajita Chatterjee
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Arihant Kochar
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Nainish Tikoo
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Nikita Anand
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Radhika N
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Shalini Arvindan
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Suchismita
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Sriparna Chowdhury
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Panchali Kar
Amitav Barik
Amitav with a Postgraduate degree in Social Work and Anthropology, coupled with over 17 years of experience in the development sector have worked with a range of development organizations, focusing on diverse thematic approaches such as Child Protection, Gender Equality & Justice, Humanitarian Programs, Inclusive Quality Education, Health & Nutrition Programs, Community Development, Livelihood Development Programs, and Local Self Governance across 8 states in India. As a Manager Operations at Missing Link Trust, Amitav is responsible for planning and execution of programs, team capacity building and management in the operational states.
Aparajita Chatterjee
Aparajita has completed post- graduation from Azim Premji University with a Master’s Degree in Education. She is an Honours Graduate in Education from Loreto College.
Currently working as Program Associate; she is responsible for managing the program curriculum & resources, and execution of program related assignments and collaborations by engagement of field resources in online and offline modes. Managing partners and implementation of innovative pedagogy program at schools/NGOs.
Arihant Kochar
Arihant Kochar is a Chartered Accountant and Partner at Lalwani Kochar & Associates, bringing over 12 years of expertise in audit, finance, accounts, and advisory. At Missing Link Trust, he oversees the finance and accounts functions, ensuring financial compliance, efficiency, and strategic management.
Nainish Tikoo
Nainish is a social impact leader with over 15 years of experience in skilling, employment, education, and social protection. As Advisor for Programs and Partnerships at Save Missing Girls, he leverages his expertise in program management, team building, operations, and resource mobilization to drive the organization’s growth and strengthen its impact and culture.
Nikita Anand
With extensive experience in administrative management, Nikita focuses on improving efficiency and creating a positive work environment. She manages daily office operations to ensure smooth processes. Known for leading diverse teams, implementing strong policies, and supporting employee growth, she is dedicated to the organization’s success.
At Missing Link Trust, she uses her skills in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management to help the organization succeed.
Radhika N
Radhika is an experienced development communications professional, specialising in strategic communications, content creation and brand building rooted in participatory research methodologies. She has previously worked in organisations like – Praxis institute of participatory research, Women’s Fund Asia, India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) and more.
At Missing, she manages communications, advocacy, and partnerships, using storytelling and creative strategies to raise awareness and drive action in our mission to prevent child sex abuse and exploitation.
Shalini Arvindan
Shalini has more than two decades experience of research in the development sector with Grassroot movements, multiple State Governments, Think Tank and International Agencies. She has two Master’s degrees and a Diploma in Child Rights and Law. In her capacity as research consultant she evaluated Inclusive Education policy of Andhra Pradesh state for UNICEF, guided as a Technical Consultant for Child Fund International study on Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children with three State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. She is Key Informant on practice-based knowledge system with Safe Futures Hub, an International Global Alliance to end sexual violence against children. She has worked with Tamil Nadu State Government as World Bank consultant, Research Learning and Impact Assessment lead and contributed in Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children.
She is presently the Director Research Monitoring and Evaluation to build evidence based work of the organisation and create a common knowledge platform for bringing diverse narrative of CSA for systemic change.
Suchismita
Suchismita transitioned from the corporate sector to the development space, driven by her passion for education, gender equity, and social change. With two years of teaching experience as a Teach for India fellow, she developed a deep commitment to girl child education, personal safety, and addressing societal polarization.
At Missing Link Trust, she serves as the District Coordinator for Program Implementation, overseeing on-the-ground execution, stakeholder engagement, and impact-driven initiatives to strengthen child protection efforts.
Sriparna Chowdhury
Development sector practitioner with strong expertise in research design, impact evaluation, donor reporting, program management, and data-driven storytelling. She has worked with organizations such as CSNR, Karuna Shechen India, United Way, Water For People India, and Switch On Foundation.
She is skilled in Python, R, STATA, SPSS, Tableau, and QGIS, with hands‑on experience in mixed‑method research, field studies, survey design, MEL frameworks, data visualization, and advocacy documentation.
Panchali Kar
Panchali brings with them over a decade of transformative experience in social development, gender justice, and youth leadership.
A former software engineer turned systems thinker, Panchali specializes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training, trauma-informed facilitation, and participatory Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL). Their expertise spans programme management, policy advocacy, and arts-based storytelling for social impact.
Panchali has been a featured speaker at forums hosted by the British Deputy High Commission, the American Center, and the UN Foundation (Girl Up), and their work has earned accolades such as the Special Jury Prize at the CSR Summit by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce. Panchali has also a published author and has contributed to visual campaigns, theatre-based education, and grassroots mobilization.
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