🌱 The Stirring Change
In 2009, Kiran Bir Sethi, a former graphic designer, founded the Riverside School in Ahmedabad, India. By focusing on child-centric education and fostering a ‘can-do’ spirit among students, she revolutionized the education system in her community.
💡 The Impact
Sethi’s initiative empowered students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Under her leadership, the Riverside School achieved a 100% graduation rate, and all its students went on to pursue higher education.
📍 The Bigger Picture
Realizing the potential of her model, Sethi decided to implement it in other schools across India with the ‘Design for Change’ initiative. This program, active in over 60 countries, encourages children to express their ideas for a better world and put them into action.
- Over 2.2 million children have been impacted by the Design for Change initiative.
- More than 65,000 stories of change have been shared globally.
🚀 The Uplifting Takeaway
Sethi’s work is a testament to the power of innovative education in nurturing future leaders. Her story is a beautiful reminder that every individual has the potential to bring about significant change in their community. Learn more about her work and how you can support it at the Design for Change website.