Avijit Dey
About Avijit Dey
Avijit Dey serves as the Director of Funding and Marketing at Sightsavers in New Delhi, India, a position he has held since 2011. He has a background in program management and has previously worked at Deepalaya for 13 years.
Work at Sightsavers
Avijit Dey has been serving as the Director of Funding and Marketing at Sightsavers since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing funding strategies and marketing initiatives that support the organization's mission. Based in New Delhi, India, he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities. His extensive experience in the nonprofit sector has enabled him to effectively drive fundraising efforts and enhance the organization's visibility.
Previous Experience at Deepalaya
Before joining Sightsavers, Avijit Dey worked at Deepalaya as a Senior Manager in Programme Management from 1994 to 2007. During his tenure, he managed various programs aimed at community development and education. His role involved coordinating with different stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of projects that aligned with the organization's goals.
Educational Background
Avijit Dey completed his schooling at Mother's International School from 1978 to 1988. He pursued higher education at Venkateshwara College and Delhi University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1988 to 1991. In 2005, he attended the University of Victoria for a brief period. He also studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow in 2012, although his time there was limited to a few months.