Articles by Sara Borasio

A gang of six young girls from Bengaluru have been organising arts and culture events to raise funds for various causes.

‘Flawless Flaws,’ started by Sandeed Farooq not only raises awareness about acid attacks and funds for its victims, but is attempting to build dialogues that will address the root causes behind such violence.

Project N’Ka Na, under the Trust for Youth and Child Leadership and headed by Ashoka youth venturer Nandhini, helps children identify their goals and finds appropriate professional mentors for them.

Bengaluru-based Isana Nambiar’s enterprise could help needy schools across the country connect with donors for all that they need.

Inderpreet Singh’s ‘Society for Productive Engagement and Entertainment for the Elderly’ helps residents in old age homes lead more productive and dignified lives by opening up new opportunities for them.

Plastic bags are clearly among the biggest threats to the planet and this team could help urban citizens shun them by making paper bags more affordable and commonly available.

16-year-old Garvita Gulhati and 17-year-old Pooja Tanawade from Bengaluru have launched “Why Waste,” focussing on saving water in restaurants and waste segregation at source.