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11 Indian-Americans shine at the 2024 Diana Award
Indian-American changemakers were honored with the Diana Award 2024 for their inspiring contributions to global issues, including education, sustainability, gender equality, and social justice.
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The Diana Award / Website -diana-award.org
Eleven outstanding Indian-American individuals have been recognized with the 2024 Diana Award for their remarkable contributions to creating positive global change. The Diana Award is dedicated to young changemakers and highlights exceptional efforts to inspire others and leave a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
The 2024 Diana Award honored 200 young changemakers from 45 countries for their exceptional contributions to social action and humanitarian efforts.
These young visionaries have been acknowledged for their innovative initiatives spanning diverse fields such as education, environmental sustainability, gender equality, social justice, and mental health advocacy. Their inspiring stories demonstrate the power of youth to lead transformational change and pave the way for a brighter future.
Florida-based Aadya Chaudhary co-founded uEmpower to combat gender inequality and encourage young girls to pursue leadership in male-dominated fields. Motivated by her own experiences in STEM classes, she has united over 700 volunteers across 31 countries and 27 US states. Through uEmpower, Aadya has organized events for over 4,000 girls and created initiatives like a global mentorship network and awareness-raising research papers.
CirFin founder Aaryan Doshi, a California resident, promotes a circular economy, focusing on product reuse and sustainability. His work, including workshops, a book, and an AI-powered platform, has reached over 5,200 students in 38 countries. He also created the CirFin CREATE challenge, funding over 100 youth-led climate projects.
Another recipient Atreya Manaswi founded BeetleGuardAI to protect pollinators and address environmental issues. He also leads the International Youth STEM Society, helping underprivileged youth access STEM education. His invention uses machine learning to protect honeybees from pests, and his team has reached 2,000 students in 20 countries.
New Jersey’s Ishan Parmar founded the Global Dalit Development Organisation to fight caste-based discrimination in South Asia. His initiatives support marginalized children in India and Nepal, providing resources for education and healthcare. He has also spearheaded Global Caste Awareness Day to raise awareness of caste discrimination.
New Jersey’s Ishika Ranka founded Resident Radiance during the pandemic to address loneliness and ageism. She has mobilized young people to volunteer at nursing homes and distributed over 20,000 sanitary pads and meals in India. Despite facing challenges, she continues to inspire others to create change.
Denver’s Maya Siegel co-founded Stories of Consent (SOC) to advance sexual violence prevention. Through peer education and support networks, SOC has impacted over 462,000 people and created educational programs for middle and high school students across 45 U.S. states.
Nishka Sharma founded the Youth Mentorship Project to enhance STEM education and connect students with mentors. Using an AI-powered platform, she has connected over 500 mentors with more than 3,500 students worldwide, creating lasting opportunities for underserved communities.
California’s Rishan Patel founded Lending Lockers to provide sports equipment to underserved schools. His initiative has expanded to 300 locations globally, impacting over 200,000 young people. Through partnerships, Rishan has raised over US$300,000 to make sports more accessible.
Nashville’s Saawan Duvvuri founded LiteratureDiversified to address the lack of racial and cultural representation in education. His initiative has created over 450 educational resources, reaching 12,700 students globally. Saawan is dedicated to using education to promote social change.
Shreya Ramachandran founded The Grey Water Project to promote water conservation through greywater reuse. Her efforts have educated over 100,000 people and saved 180 million gallons of water. She continues to advocate for sustainable water practices globally.
Richard Montgomery high schooler Shrusti Amula founded the Rise N Shine Foundation to combat food waste and its impact on climate change. She has implemented composting programs in schools and recovered surplus food to provide 300,000 meals. Her advocacy has raised US$1.25 million for compost programs in Maryland schools.
These young changemakers are creating a better future for all, inspiring others to take action and make a difference.
Recipients are chosen through a nomination process that highlights those who have already made a difference. Once awarded, they join the Diana Award Development Programme, a year-long initiative that offers peer connections, training, and networking opportunities to help them take their social action to the next level.
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