Ms. Kakoli Roy founded Hope On Foundation in 2013, bringing over 17 years of experience in the NGO sector. Her work spans women’s empowerment, human trafficking, prisoners’ rights, community development, health, and education.

A passionate activist for legal rights, she has inspected 21 state prisons across India, interacting with 600+ inmates and supporting their rights. She has also rescued and rehabilitated 1,500+ survivors of trafficking and impacted 15,000+ underprivileged children and women in Delhi’s slums through education, livelihood, and awareness programs.
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Ms. Roy serves as an External Member of the Sexual Harassment Committee at Digitup Solutions and has been a Board Member of “Stop Trafficking and Oppression of Children and Women” (Ramola Bhar Charitable Trust). She also leads the self-help group ‘KOSHISH’ and represents HOF at international forums in Sweden, Bangladesh, Dubai, and Nepal.
Her work on menstrual health awareness has earned her nominations for the Vedana Awards and recognition as a Corona Warrior by the Delhi Government. She also won first prize at Diplomatic Nite 2024.

She co-authored the CHRI report on the Right to Information and Indian Prisons and has contributed to 15+ publications. Featured in Delhi Doordarshan and national newspapers, Ms. Roy remains a committed changemaker, empowering communities and driving lasting social impact.