Why I Choose to Stand Up: The Power of Purpose-Driven Advocacy
By aaditya
Throughout my journey, as a feminist advocate, youth leader, dramatist, and writer, one truth has anchored me: Purpose sustains passion. I’ve faced resistance, from being called “too idealistic” to being labelled for supporting gender equality. Yet, every challenge reaffirmed my belief that progress requires persistence. Advocacy taught me resilience, negotiation, and public engagement, but most
Read MoreBandipur: A Journey Beyond Borders
By aaditya
In 2023, I travelled to Bandipur, Nepal, for the inauguration of a sister school funded by our high-school charity team. We weren’t just building toilets and sinks, but we were building trust, dignity, and access. That trip was transformative. Seeing how hygiene infrastructure directly affected attendance rates, especially for girls, gave me tangible insight into
Read MoreHacking Humanity: My Journey to the Digital Crossroads of AI and Activism
By aaditya
Working as a journalist for Humanity Rewired has placed me at the intersection of technology and morality. Writing about AI’s global impact made me confront a profound question: Can humanity and machine intelligence coexist without compromising empathy? In my reporting on AI and education, I’ve explored how machine learning personalises learning experiences while raising ethical
Read MoreLeading with Heart: What Youth Empowerment Really Looks Like
By aaditya
In every leadership role I’ve taken, from Deputy Head Boy to Model United Nations Chair, and later as NGO founder of my organisation, one principle guided me: lead with heart, not hierarchy. Youth empowerment isn’t about titles; it’s about trust. It’s about showing young people that their voices matter, even before they’re amplified by applause.
Read MoreLessons from the Stage: How Theatre Taught Me Leadership
By aaditya
Before I ever stood behind a podium, I stood under a spotlight. Theatre was my first training ground for leadership. Playing roles like Azdak in The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Mrs Samsa in Metamorphosis, and Bob in Be Careful What You Wish For taught me lessons no classroom could. In acting, you learn presence, the ability
Read MoreThe Only Boy in the Room: Redefining Feminism Through GirlUp UAE
By aaditya
When I first joined GirlUp UAE, I was “the only boy in the room.” It was a title I carried with pride — and, at times, discomfort. Many questioned my place in a feminist movement. But that discomfort became my classroom. Through GirlUp, I learned that allyship isn’t about leading the conversation but it’s about
Read MoreFrom One Book to a Movement: The Birth of WordsWithChange
By aaditya
When I founded WordsWithChange, I didn’t imagine it would grow into a cross-regional NGO uniting over 150 volunteers and supporting 650+ students. It began with something simple — a belief that reading shouldn’t be a privilege. At first, our goal was modest: connect under-resourced schools with donated books. But as we interacted with young readers
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