Rijuta Lamba (2009-10)
A 12th standard student of Springdales School, Rijuta is closely associated with the issue of violence towards children. She was an integral part of CSE – a 5 day volunteer programme where she worked towards spreading awareness regarding eco friendly ways of living. Rijuta has been a part of the Gandhi Media Literacy Programme, an initiative by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti. She is the editor of THE YAMUNA, a quarterly newspaper that focuses on various social issues that plague society especially relating to violence towards children. This passionate young girl, all of 17, was featured on THE YOUTH EXPRESS, a show on Doordarshan. Rijuta also assisted NCERT on their media literacy training programmes.Aradhna Chhachhi (2008-09)
She is a fighter by birth. As a tiny pre-termer in the nursery ICU undergoing phototherapy, Aradhna fought with God and ensured her right to live. Today, a student in DPS Gurgaon, she enjoys her piano lessons after school, and hopes to be a good singer one day. Aradhna feels upset and helpless when children beg at her car window at traffic signals. She wants to put up stalls for coffee and lemonade (since those who can't have lemonade can have coffee, she says) and use the money she earns for helping little ones like her, those who don't have dads and mums to ask for money for education. Aradhna enjoys junk food, Salman Khan movies and music.Benzy Kumar (2007-08)
Benzy is a mentally challenged young girl. It is solely through her music that she is able to express herself. She has managed to overcome her challenges and develop into an internationally recognized child star with special abilities. She has received an Award citation from the President of India and many International embassies as well, and has performed in the presence of illustrious individuals including the Chief Minister of Delhi. Benzy is a shining example of strength in the face of adversity and is truly a special child.
Akhil Akkineni (2007-08)
Akhil started making a difference from the time when he was only a year old. He acted in a film called Sisindri, winning the hearts of all, and the proceeds from which went to build a hospital and shelter for animals in Hyderabad. Since then, Akhil has helped raise money, awareness and collecting items to help various causes.