Pooja Chopra

The two years of teaching were the best years of my life. It made me learn so much about the stark realities of our society. I got sensitized to the stigma that existed against women. While the boys were sent to a private school, the girl was sent to a government school. Every day, I used to walk the girls back home after school. Every day, I met a person inside the house - the mother. I asked every mother one question - what dreams do you have for your girl child? Every mother had very blurry visions. They felt they could never fulfill their dreams growing up and had no voice, choice or power to dream for their girls. She felt financially dependent on the husband and saw her role limited to household chores. The society had made her believe that it is wrong for her to step out for herself to become independent. This triggered me to begin my journey with Khwaab.

Community Development, Economic Empowerment, Women EmpowermentGirlTable AdminDecember 21, 2021India

Priyal Keni

Two years back, I founded my own social entrepreneurial venture known as the Play and Shine Foundation and set out to promote sports at a grassroots level. The education curriculum designed for underprivileged children as a part of the basic education program lacks a holistic approach, with a lack of emphasis on aspects such as skill development and engaging in sports. This motivated me to start the initiative, by which I can impart value sport education to children and encourage them to take up sports. Sports has the power to look beyond boundaries and discrimination, and to unite people to drive a positive social change in their local community.

Sports Education, Empowering ChildrenGirlTable AdminMarch 30, 2021India

Vandana Anchalia

Growing up, I always wondered about the purpose of my existence, and how I could have a positive impact on the world. Seven years ago, I witnessed a neighbour brutally beating a helpless stray dog in broad daylight. Nobody else came forward to protect the animal. I became deeply affected by their apathy and the level of human cruelty. I wanted to help, so I did everything I could to rescue animals in my community. My experiences with overburdened, underfunded shelters made it clear that we need to fight for quality, accessible care for all beings, and inspired me to start #LivingForChange.

Animal WelfareGirlTable AdminMarch 10, 2021India

Anjali Dubey

We all need to be aware and have an understanding of our mental health & emotional well-being just like we are informed about the physical aspects of our lives. It is important to upgrade our emotional vocabulary to express ourselves better. I am seeking to streamline safe spaces, to infuse them with more understanding and open minds, with no room for judgment rather just love, support and inspiration for each other.

Mental HealthGirlTable AdminNovember 13, 2020India

Ananya Kamboj

I have been playing football and basketball in my school and club teams since childhood. During my training sessions, I noticed how some sports coaches had been promoting the notion that girls can’t play sports. I was very offended when the coaches used phrases like ‘you are a girl’, ‘you are playing like a girl,’ and those kinds of statements. I thought I need to demolish these differences between men and women.

Gender Equality, Women In SportsGirlTable AdminNovember 5, 2020India

Tanaz Mohammed

One of my major achievements was helping women and girls from a community get rid of their self-made barriers. I can happily and proudly say that I gave exposure to around 800 girls from the community who were stuck in those barriers. I made them - and their parents, realize that football can be played in any kind of clothing, even while wearing a hijab - all you need is your foot to play. Those girls are now into football! The schools in that locality have started their own girls’ football teams and they participate in various tournaments.

Women In SportsGirlTable AdminOctober 22, 2020India

Harleen Kaur

In my family, there is nobody who shares the same profession as me. I felt there was a need for a platform where you can get career guidance so I started my website. There is hardly anyone around to tell you which field is right and which is not. You are constantly in doubt because some things look lucrative and some jobs pay way better than others. Since I always missed a mentor, this inspired me to be a guiding light for others.

Youth EmpowermentGirlTable AdminMay 15, 2020India

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