A changemaker is someone who uses innovative solutions to society’s most urgent social, cultural, and environmental concerns to bring about systemic or mental change. They make their ideas as easy and safe as possible so that individuals from all walks of life may adopt them and become local changemakers.
Lakshyam was formed in 2012 by a young social entrepreneur who got together a group of people to work for the welfare of society, with an emphasis on children’s education, holistic child development, and women’s empowerment. We all share the same dream: a world where every kid is loved and given chances for a bright future; a world where no kid’s innocence is tarnished by the horrors of child labour; and a society where women’s health is prioritised and they are empowered to support themselves and their families. Their main objective is to help children from low-income families develop holistically rather than simply academically. They want to create a conducive and caring atmosphere in which children are free to express their creativity and curiosity. Women Empowerment is another significant goal, which aims to assist rural women in learning occupational skills in order to become self-sufficient and financially independent. Lakshyam also tries to bridge the urban-rural divide in India.
Talking of changemakers, Ms. Raashi Anand, Founder, Lakshyam NGO, is one of India’s many young entrepreneurs who is changing the world. She was named “Social Entrepreneur of India” by Entrepreneur India Summit 2013, one of the world’s largest entrepreneur conventions, and she has expanded her triumphs and honours ever since. Ms. Rashi Aanand established her own NGO, Lakshyam, in 2012, with a youthful yet steadfast innovative mentality. Lakshyam has resolved to address inescapable infringement of individuals’ basic rights, especially of ladies and youngsters, across India. At the age of 18, she committed her life to the act of social service. Her goal was to make the world a more pleasant place to live. She is known as a youthful activist who devoted seven years of her life to social work, and her efforts have benefited children, women, and society in states such as Jharkhand, Delhi, Bangalore, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Under her leadership lakshyam Spread across 19 centres in India and impacting 20 states and has been able to impact 3,00,000 lives directly and 7,00,000 lives indirectly. In 2013, she was awarded the Navratan Foundation’s “Youngest Social Worker” award, as well as numerous other awards such as Young Social Entrepreneur, Women Entrepreneur in India, Young Women Changing the World, Young Changemaker in Delhi, Women Social Entrepreneurs in India, and awards from organizations such as the Delhi Management Association, World CSR Congress, Barclays Rise the City award, and NSS Media, to name a few.
India needs many more changemakers like Ms. Raashi Anand, who are ready to dedicate their time and hard work towards the betterment of the society.