Stories from India

Young Changemakers in India represent a growing movement of young people who are changing the lives and communities around them for the better due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

“The best ideas come from people like us, people of our age,” says Garvita, “We have fresh, growing and innovating minds."

Disha’s team equips women of all ages with the mindset and skillset to achieve financial independence, challenging the gendered nature of savings and investing.

Radhika, 19, is using creative interventions to spread awareness about organ donations through her initiative, The Second Chance Project.

Tackling both unemployment and waste, Silaigram transforms upcycled cloth into sustainable products while employing young women throughout rural India.

Chandani challenged the status quo in her community to transform the relationship between people and animals.

Recognizing the opportunity to reuse waste, Akash launched Energinee Innovations to redirect pollution into upcycled products.

Inspired by her sister’s struggle with mental health, Apoorvi is on a mission to normalize student wellbeing in government schools across India.

With his changemaking power, Naisargik is determined to counteract environmental pollution and curb the risk of cancer with agricultural innovation and community outreach.

Sanjana's journey began with a determination to challenge cultural taboos around menstruation and ensure period dignity.

By developing assistive technology for differently-abled populations, Anugreh is embarking on a lifelong journey as a changemaker.

Anshul Tewari was dismayed that cultural taboos are producing “a culture of silence that is pushing an entire generation away from changemaking.”

Kaajal is on a mission to rectify gaps in mental health services and battle the stigma against OCD.

A social entrepreneur known for building huge, global coalitions, Jeroo first started in Mumbai, working with street children.

Using boiled leaves, ashes, dirty clothes and much more during menstruation caused some irreversible damage to young girls’ bodies. When a 19-year-old Ashoka Young Changemaker Sanjana D heard these stories of pain and shame, she decided to change that. Here is how she has helped over 5,000 young...

Labib's organisation InclusionX gives disabled and able-bodies people opportunities to meet. Read more about it.

Ajay and his peers harness the power of technology and their own creativity to revolutionize farming in India.