Sanskriti Singh Rawat, student leader from India, champions equity and inclusion. From educating slum children and advocating menstrual health to empowering refugees and rehabilitating beggars into entrepreneurs, she turns challenges into opportunities, amplifying unheard voices and building dignified pathways for marginalized communities.
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Palakh Khanna- Recognised as one of Asia’s 100 Women Power Leaders for 2023, Palakh is a 22-year-old Youth Changemaker, 3x TEDx speaker, and content creator (89K+) from India. BusinessWorld Wellbeing’s 30 Under 30 (2023), she has been featured twice on Times Square, New York. Former Regional Officer for Asia Pacific with SDSN Youth, Palakh is …
G. Sai Prashanth is an MSc psychology graduate from Bangalore, India. Grounded in behavioural science and trained in journalism, he brings a rare blend of people insights and storytelling to everything he does. He has hands-on experience in research, stakeholder interviews, and team coordination, with growing expertise in people analytics, multimedia content creation for employer branding, …
Chair of the CYHN Dr. Gladson Vaghela is a medical doctor and global health researcher from India, currently serving as Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Health Network (CYHN). In this role, he shapes the Network’s strategic direction and works to embed lived experience and youth perspectives in health governance and policy at both national and …
Meet Sijariya, 18, a Delhi University freshman, is a Mercedes Benz Fellow and Global Shaper. He’s held delegate roles for India internationally and currently directs the HULT Prize India. Founder of The Indian Vidyarthi, he’s a prolific youth leader and speaker, deeply engaged in global forums and initiatives.
Ainesh Dey is a dedicated individual with a diverse background in political engagement, youth empowerment, and global development. Starting out as a political intern at the Borgen Project, Ainesh has honed his skills in advocacy and effective communication. His experiences with organizations such as International Justice Mission, Your Commonwealth Forum, and Youth ki Awaaz have …
Ainesh Dey is a 19-year-old student from India with keen interest in policy formulation, advocacy, international affairs and developmental economics. He actively follows the work of several national and international think tanks including the Centre for Policy Research, the International Justice Mission and the Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations. He hopes to one day …
Sitaram Nayak is a passionate student deeply immersed in the world of Computer Science and coding. His interests revolve around exploring innovative technologies and their applications. Aspiring to become a startup founder and entrepreneur, he aims to leverage his skills to create impactful solutions. Currently, his occupation is centred on learning, evolving, and laying the …
Srishti Negi is an 18-year-old student of Political Science and History at the University of Delhi in India. She is an International Relations enthusiast and a voracious reader of classical fiction and historical non-fiction. Srishti is determined to one day join the diplomatic services of her country. She is also a writer whose interests predominantly …
Sameer Misra is a mechanical engineer, a SBI Fellow and the founder of an initiative aimed at providing quality education to the most marginalized communities. He has been setting up labs in remote rural schools of India to provide affordable, practical science education to disadvantaged children. He is the recipient of prestigious awards from NASA …