Making India's Digital Spaces Safer Since 2010
Avanzo Charitable Trust is a non-profit working across four pillars — awareness, legal aid, emotional support, and technical help — to protect individuals and communities from cyber threats.
How Avanzo Started
In 2010, [FOUNDER NAME(S)] registered Avanzo Charitable Trust in Thrissur, Kerala. [WHAT TRIGGERED IT — a specific incident? A gap noticed while working in cybersecurity? A personal experience?]. At the time, cyber safety awareness programs for schools barely existed in India — and the few that did rarely reached smaller towns outside metro cities.
The first program was [DESCRIBE FIRST PROGRAM — where was it held? How many attended? What was the response?]. From that starting point, Avanzo built a curriculum-based Cyber Awareness Programme (CAP) designed for students from Std 1 through 12, and expanded into sessions for teachers, parents, working professionals, and community groups.
Over 15 years, what began as [SMALL DESCRIPTION — "a weekend workshop" / "a volunteer effort" / etc.] has grown into a structured operation handling 200+ calls per week through a dedicated helpline, resolving over 3,000 cyber crime cases, and delivering 600+ workshops across Kerala and beyond. In [YEAR], Avanzo launched its legal aid and cyber rehabilitation services to support victims who needed help beyond awareness.
Four Pillars of Support
Every service Avanzo provides falls under one of four pillars — addressing the awareness, legal, emotional, and technical dimensions of cyber safety.
Awareness Programs
Free, curriculum-based cyber safety sessions for schools, colleges, corporates, and community groups. Our flagship program since 2010.
Legal Aid
Guidance on filing complaints, preserving digital evidence, engaging law enforcement, and understanding your rights as a cyber crime victim.
Helpline
A dedicated phone and WhatsApp helpline for anyone facing a cyber threat. Confidential, free, and staffed by trained responders. 200+ calls handled every week.
Cyber Rehab
Support for individuals dealing with digital addiction, online misconduct recovery, or the emotional aftermath of cyber crime. Includes counselling and workshops.
Awareness Programs Designed For
Each session is tailored — age-appropriate content for children, policy-focused for professionals, and practical guidance for parents and community workers.
- 👧Children
- 👩🏫Teachers
- 👨👩👧Parents
- 💼Working Professionals
- 🏢Entrepreneurs
- 🤝Social Workers
The People Behind Avanzo
Our team of officials leads the day-to-day operations of the trust.
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Pattathil Dhanya Menon
Managing Trustee
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Santhosh K C
Trustee
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Ajith Kumar Parakkad
President, Projects
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Adv. Preetha R
Legal Head
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Pattathil Pranav Menon
Project Lead
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Vivek M Menon
Technical Head
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Sandra V Menon
Coordinator
Our Advisory Board
Avanzo's advisors bring independent expertise in maritime safety, journalism, academia, and financial literacy.
Capt. Radhika Menon
First Female Captain, Indian Merchant Navy
First woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea (2016). Led the rescue of seven fishermen trapped at sea for a week in 2015.
Dr. C P Unnikrishnan
Educator, Artist & Natyasasthra Authority
Multidisciplinary academic with degrees from University of Bombay and Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University. PhD in Kathakali. Script writer, choreographer, and technical director of SSD.
Ms. Mini Muringatheri
Special Correspondent, The Hindu (Thrissur Bureau)
24 years in journalism across Press Trust of India, The New Indian Express, and The Hindu. Investigative reporter covering women's issues, children's rights, and human rights.
Dr. Asha Achy Joseph
Dean, School of Communication, Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Researcher and filmmaker with 25 years of work in media, translation, and content production. Passionate about working in collectives.
Nisary Mahesh
Founder & CEO, HerMoneyTalks
IIM Bangalore alumnus. Former banker turned entrepreneur focused on women's financial empowerment. Startup mentor at Kerala Startup Mission, Google for Startups, and IIT Mumbai E-Cell.
Work With Us
Whether you're a school looking for a free cyber safety program or an organization interested in partnering, we'd like to hear from you.