Eleven Indian-Americans were honored at the 2024 Diana Award for their significant contributions to global issues in education, sustainability, gender equality, and social justice. The Diana Award, recognizing young changemakers, highlights individuals who inspire and create lasting positive change worldwide.
These honorees include Aadya Chaudhary, who co-founded empower to combat gender inequality; Aaryan Doshi, founder of CirFin, promoting sustainability; Atreya Manaswi, who created BeetleGuardAI to protect pollinators; and Ishan Parmar, who works against caste-based discrimination through the Global Dalit Development Organisation. Other recipients include Maya Siegel, founder of Stories of Consent, and Nishka Sharma, who created the Youth Mentorship Project to enhance STEM education.
These young leaders, from diverse fields, are making a global impact, demonstrating the power of youth-driven transformation. Their initiatives continue to inspire action and contribute to creating a better future for all.
The Diana Award recognizes 200 changemakers globally, providing training, networking, and development opportunities to further their causes.