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MYP SIVAKUMARI AWARDEES DAIS COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
A group of students from The Aga Khan Academy have developed a
solution to address the challenges faced by farmers in India.
Recognizing the crucial role farmers play in sustaining the growing
population, the group proposes a self-sustaining irrigation system.
This innovative solution aims to provide affordable and efficient
resources to farmers while preserving the environment and
preventing water shortages. By implementing this system, the team
envisions saving lives and supporting farmers in fulfilling their
important responsibilities.
Rithik Jampala, Devak Charapalle, Karthikeya Bangaru,
Adam Oshon: The Gram Project,
The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
Unnathi Suranaa has harnessed the power of technology to create
a global community that embraces diversity. Despite being
diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Unnathi has launched her own
podcast on Spotify, allowing her to confidently express her identity
to the world. Additionally, Unnathi has established One World, a
skill enhancing center that provides computer literacy to individuals
with Down Syndrome, empowering them with confidence and
independence. Her plans include collaborating with government
agencies and private industries to facilitate job placements.
Unnathi Suranaa: One World, Fountainhead School, Surat
Unitree is a space created by Vrushi Shah that brings together
people with special needs and teenagers to create long-lasting
friendships, with unimaginable joy. The operation of Unitree started
in August 2020, and it continues to grow, currently functioning
with 60 volunteers and 30 children with Down Syndrome. In the
past 11 months, Unitree has conducted over 32 Sunday Circles,
and a Christmas event, enabling it to strengthen the bond as the
Unitree family.
Vrushi Shah: Unitree, Fountainhead School, Surat
Honey Hill is an initiative that aims to help small-scale honey
farmers, by providing a market for them to sell their produce at
fair prices and be compensated. A group of 15 members, Honey
Hill packages produce from the farmers and exhibits it at school
fairs and various other events, ensuring the money received goes to
the farmers.
Ranvir Singh: Honey Hill, Stonehill International School,
Bengaluru
Elev8, an FRC Team from Dhirubhai Ambani International School,
Mumbai holds the top ranking in India with 57 members. They have
utilized their acquired skills to devise solutions for real-world
challenges, leaving a profound impact on the surrounding
community. Notably, the team prioritizes diversity and inclusion by
initiating and guiding robotics teams consisting of students from
underserved communities. They have mentored over 150 students
from nine NGO teams, including an all-girls team and two teams
comprising hearing-impaired students. Through their interactions,
Elev8 members inspire these students, highlighting the limitless
possibilities within STEM fields. As role models, they ignite hope
and enthusiasm among aspiring students pursuing STEM careers.
Ninad Atale, Anoushka Tandon, Ishaan Surve, Shreya
Ranganathan, Viraj Aggarwal, Paras Pawade (NGO Salam
Bombay), Muskaan Shaikh (NGO Avasara Academy)
DAIS instills a sense of environmental stewardship through various
sustainable initiatives and events such as Earth Day, Beach Clean-ups,
and World Food Day. Their initiatives encompass AAGA, a kitchen
waste composter, as well as the segregation of garbage into wet and
dry categories. Furthermore, they have implemented wastepaper
collection boxes to facilitate paper recycling in collaboration with the
NGO ACORN. Additionally, DAIS drives the "Reimagine Plastic"
campaign to raise awareness about plastic recycling through a
Recyclathon stall at the Fete, in partnership with the NGO ReCharkha.
Through this initiative, students are inspired to utilize plastic waste to
create eco bricks for constructing garden furniture.
Gayatri Srivastava, Vaniya Lalwani, Tiana Dalal, Sanaya
Chaddha, Advait Variyar, Vinod Shetty (NGO ACORN),
Vani Narayan (NGO ReCharkha)
DAIS has introduced "English Vinglish," an initiative that aims to
bridge the gap between students and the school's support staff.
Using online software, presentations, and demonstrations, English
language skills are taught, empowering the support staff with
increased independence and confidence. This has brought about a
sense of hope and has positively impacted their lives. In
collaboration with the affiliated NGO "Aseema," DAIS assigns
Grade 11 students to mentor Math and Science students at BMC
schools. This successful programme provides Aseema students with
real-life learning experiences, demonstrating the practical
application of classroom knowledge. Utilizing technology, DAIS students inspire curiosity and motivate Aseema
students to foster a continuous learning mindset.
Mahika Goyal, Yana Shah, Shruti Jaiswal, Sobhit Vaishya (NGO Aseema)