Sara Borasio interned with Ashoka India's Youth Venture programme. She was always drawn towards capturing human experience through writing, publishing her first book at the age of 15. She will be pursuing her interest in social dynamics next year, when she will begin studying Human, Social and Political Sciences.
TAGE, a brainchild of Nishant Panicker and Aniruddah Vorunganti, has helped pair up schools such that students of one can help make notebooks out of unused paper for those of the other. Their vision for the future is even loftier.
Ashoka Youth Venturers Anshu and Ravi have set up R K Crystal to impart practical knowledge and skills to college-goers aspiring for jobs in the corporate technology sector.
‘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.
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.
