Trishya Screwvala offers three reasons why volunteering can be one of the most transformative experiences for an individual. In an inspiring talk, she highlights how volunteering encourages each of us to bring forth the best version of ourselves, and can serve as a powerful tool to effect change in our world.
Trishya Screwvala founded The Lighthouse Project with the aim of creating structured and accessible platforms for volunteering. She is also an active volunteer at New Acropolis, an international organisation dedicated to Philosophy, Culture and Volunteering. Trishya believes that service is not just a duty but an extraordinary opportunity, and is passionate about creating an environment conducive to volunteering, both within and outside of the social sector.
The Lighthouse Project is one of India’s first mentoring programs which connects professionals and college students with children from under resourced communities through one-on-one mentoring, with the aim of developing their life skills, social skills and exposing them to a world beyond their community This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
16 июл 2018
