Advocacy for DEI and Destigmatizing Disability
In addition to my advocacy work for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I have also devoted time to raising awareness, funds, and support for other causes important to me, including mental health, Covid relief, and supporting my piano teacher in his time of need.
Children First Mental Health Pvt. Ltd. Learning Assessments for Shakti Foundations Students, July 2022
I understand the importance of timely assessments and medical interventions because they helped me get the stellar Grade 10 CBSE Board exam results I did, simply by making the whole process more equitable for me. So I collaborated with Children First Mental Health
Institute Pvt. Ltd. to conduct learning assessments for students associated with Shakti Foundation India on an ongoing basis. As a result of this over 10 children undertook, nearly 200 hours of intensive assessments and recommended interventions aimed at assisting these
children. More importantly, this has contributed to raising awareness about the needs of special education amongst over 100 households in these underprivileged communities.
Tribes For Good, May-July 2022
Engaged in community service initiatives for the betterment of 110 children in urban slums, as an active member of the Global Challenges & Social Justice Program organized by TribesforGOOD. This new age platform renders community service through educational and experiential learning programs
I conducted community service work for children in urban slums through hands-on primary research and awareness workshops, educating them on social issues pertaining to cyberbullying and LGBTQIA+
Vasant Valley School Academic & Outreach Council
I have been a dedicated member of the Vasant Valley School Academic and Outreach Council throughout high school. During this period, I have actively engaged in and contributing towards a diverse range of outreach initiatives, including after school teaching and mentorship, positively impacting the lives of over 200 community members.
Fundraising Campaign for Shakti Foundation's COVID Relief Campaign
I conceptualised and implemented a series of 15 workshops which were conducted by my fellow students, encompassing various domains, such as art and craft, cooking and STEM. We raised over INR 2 lac (2.5K USD) and donated the proceeds to Shakti Foundation. This funding played a crucial role in equipping nearly 100 Asha workers in the remote Rudraprayag districts with essential kits during the COVID-19 crisis. Empowered by these resources, they were able to extend their reach to 87 villages, providing assistance to a population of 6,800 villagers, besides empowering over 200 underprivileged children.
Online Fundraiser on Ketto
I organized an online fundraiser, aimed at providing assistance to my blind piano teacher who had been severely affected by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, raising more than INR 2 lac (2.5K USD)
Fundraising Event for Visually Impaired Artisans
I helped orchestrate the ground-breaking event “Sur aur Saaz,” a musical showcase dedicated to nurturing and promoting the talents of visually impaired artists. This event drew an audience of ~500 and raised more than INR 2.5 lac (~3K USD)
Crowdfunding Campaign to Make Back to School Kits Accessible to Underprivileged Children
I led a crowdfunding campaign, the proceeds of which helped in providing resulting in essential back-to-school kits for > 500 underprivileged children in Uttar Pradesh