Aditi Sivakumar: Empowering Women and Girls Facing Violence During the Pandemic

Jan 04, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Aditi Sivakumar,  Canada,  SDG 5,  SDG10

Aditi: I am working towards ending gender-based violence. I serve as a peer supporter where I provide emotional and social support to women and children who are facing violence. I plan community-based events to advocate for ending violence against women and children. I also founded “Everyday Essential Express (Triple E Delivery)”, a contactless delivery service for domestic violence shelters across the Ottawa, Canada region, during the pandemic. 

Akruti Babaria: Connecting Culture and Kids

Dec 21, 2020 Posted by: Jill Jha Akruti Babaria,  India,  SDG10,  USA

Akruti: In 2020, we are in a seemingly more divided world than ever. By bringing culture to the playroom in the form of books and puzzles, I am giving children the tools they need to understand their own culture, share it with others, and build empathy to bring us closer together. It’s not always easy, but when I hear parents tell me that their children request my stories about Indian culture before bed or as a treat, and that they share these stories with their friends and family, I am even more motivated to accomplish my mission.

Trevor Schonewille: Creating a Path for Financial Education

Dec 18, 2020 Posted by: Jill Jha Canada,  SDG10,  Trevor Schonewille

Trevor: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! Monkiri's goal is to empower people to make their own informed financial decisions. Did you know that only 33% of adults worldwide have basic financial literacy skills?