Changemakers

Balika Manch: How an IAS Officer’s Grassroot Movement Stopped 90 Child Marriages, Rewriting the Future of Girls in Tripura
A revived school club in South Tripura, led by IAS officer Saju Vaheed, empowers girls by preventing child marriages and ensuring their return to education.

Vidyadhan Honoured at Junoon Awards for Transforming Lives Through Education, Mentorship & Community-Driven Change
Vidyadhan, honoured at the Junoon Awards 2023, empowers over 50,000 underprivileged students with transparent, tech-driven scholarships and mentorship.
In A Facebook Post, Kerala CM Highlights How Social Discrimination & Superstitions Are Still Practiced
June 2nd, 2017 / 10:50 AM Image Credit:Twitter On May 30, the Kerala government recreatedMisra Bhojanam– an inter-caste community feast which was last held a
My Story: “We Were Appalled At Police’s Disheartening Response After Rape Threats From An Ola Driver”
January 10th, 2020 / 8:17 PM / Updated 23 hours ago Image Credit:Patrika On Christmas night this year, we came back home from our long-planned

Isha Foundation Hosts 2,500+ Free Yoga Sessions for 10,000+ Defence Personnel Nationwide on International Yoga Day
Isha Foundation, led by Sadhguru, conducted over 2,500 free yoga sessions for 10,000+ defence personnel nationwide, promoting conscious living and mental well-being on International Day of Yoga.

Meet the Karnataka Doctor Who Charges Just ₹20, Treats Hundreds Daily With Dedication
An 81-year-old doctor in Kalaburagi has dedicated over 50 years to providing affordable healthcare at just ₹20 per consultation, inspiring hope and change in his community.

Chef Vijay Kumar from Tamil Nadu Becomes First to Win James Beard for Indian Cuisine at New York’s Semma
Vijay Kumar’s historic 2025 James Beard Award win for Semma marks a breakthrough for Indian and Tamil cuisine in New York, celebrating authenticity and global recognition

From Stigma to Public Policy: How Uninhibited’s ‘Hello Saathi’ Is Transforming Menstrual Health with Junoon Recognition
Uninhibited’s innovative Hello Saathi helpline and community programmes are reshaping menstrual health support for India’s adolescents.

From BBMP Fine to Green Model: Santosh Kumar Leads Prestige Bagamane Temple Bells to 100% Waste Composting
Under the leadership of Santosh Kumar, Prestige Bagamane Temple Bells transforms waste management with the “3M” model, turning a BBMP penalty into a model of sustainability.

Junoon Awards Honour Maya CARE’s Disability-Led Revolution in Elderly Support During the Pandemic
Empowering persons with disabilities to deliver compassionate care, Maya CARE Foundation redefined elder support and inclusion, earning the Junoon Award for their pandemic resilience.

IIEC Wins Junoon Award for Transforming Rural Education with Community-Led Learning in Odisha
IIEC’s innovative, community-driven education model empowered mothers and transformed rural learning, earning the Junoon Award 2023.

Doctors For You Wins Junoon Award for Sustainable And People-Centred Pandemic Response
The Junoon Awards 2023 celebrated Doctors For You for pioneering collaborative, scalable public health solutions during the pandemic.
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