Anvitha Kollipara (born 18 March 2006) is an Indian-American social activist and the founder of the CareGood, an NGO.[1][2][3][4] She also works at Nexteen which has been recognized by the Telangana Government.[5][6][7][8]
Anvitha Kollipara | |
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| Born | 18 March 2006 |
| Alma mater | International School of Hyderabad (pursuing) |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Organization | CareGood |
| Known for | Social activism |
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| Awards | Womenpreneur of the Year 2021 by T-Hub |
Early life
editAnvitha Kollipara was born in New Haven, Connecticut on 18 March 2006 to Vasu Kollipara and Sandhya Kollipara. After living in North Carolina for several years, Her family moved back to Hyderabad. Kollipara has been active in debate, public speaking at political events, and Kuchipudi. She also won the under-16 national category for debate at the age of 11. She was a featured speaker at the New Indian Express and Edex's 75th Indian Independence Day.[9]
Career
editShe founded CareGood[10] with a group of her friends during the COVID-19 crisis at the age of 14.[11] The group identified old age homes in her vicinity that were at high risk due to limited resources and raised money for medical supplies for the homes.[12][13]
She partnered with the Energy Swaraj Foundation to provide hundreds of solar lights to individual children in collaboration with workshops to teach them about the benefits of renewable energy.[14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ Fox, MeiMei. "3 Teens Who Are Changing The World". Forbes. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Madaik, Devyani (5 January 2023). "16-Year-Old Anvitha Is Educating India's Rural Communities About The Benefits Of Solar Power". NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth Swachh India. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Meet Anvitha Kollipara, The Indo-American Social Activist Helping Underprivileged Senior Citizens". Zee News. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (7 April 2023). "इस टीनेज गर्ल के बारे में जानकर आप भी रह जाएंगे हैरान, उम्र छोटी मगर काम बड़े". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Today, Telangana (7 December 2021). "T-Hub announces seventh batch of Lab32 programme". Telangana Today. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Hyderabad's young future leaders transforming world into a sustainable path - The Pioneer". 29 December 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Using solar power to light up the lives of underprivileged kids". Global Indian Youth. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Anvitha Kollipara: The socialist with an intention to help other in many ways". DNA India. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Today, Telangana (10 December 2022). "Two Hyderabad school students to present papers at Impact Summit at UN". Telangana Today. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ Points of Light. "Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Teen's "CareGood Foundation" Serves Most Vulnerable, from Young to Old". Points of Light. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "This 14 year old from Hyderabad is helping light up the homes and lives of rural children with solar lamps". m.edexlive.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "14- YO's CareGood Foundation supplies free medicines to the elderly and solar power to village kids". BookOfAchievers. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Fueladream. "ANVITHA KOLLIPARA'S CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY TABLETS TO STUDENTS IN HYDERABAD. by Nirmaan Organization | Crowdfunding India". ANVITHA KOLLIPARA'S CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY TABLETS TO STUDENTS IN HYDERABAD. by Nirmaan Organization | Crowdfunding India. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Today, Telangana (3 February 2021). "Hyderabad girl sets out to spread the light". Telangana Today. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Moulika KV (10 December 2020). "Hyderabad teenager lights up lives, gives new hope to rural kids". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Hyderabad girl wants to spread the light". Deccan News. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
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