Arpit is an economics graduate and an educator seeking pathways to ensure equitable access to learning for girls in a progressive secondary school called Avasara Academy in Pune. He currently teaches AS-A level Cambridge Economics. Before joining Avasara, he worked as a fellow with Teach For India in Mumbai for two years. During this time, he has also worked in different capacities, as a consultant, content developer, or volunteer
with multiple organisations like Things Education, Mathlove, and Uday Foundation. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Delhi. He loves to play badminton and solve Sudoku.
Aryan Saxena
Aryan Saxena is a third-year undergraduate student at IIT Kharagpur. Aryan’s two primary fields of interest are economics and technology.
His passion lies in solving high-impact problems by leveraging concepts of economics and technology to find pragmatic solutions and transforming the traditional ways in which these problems are approached.
Aryan is a firm believer in the concept of equal educational and employment opportunities for all. He looks forward to gaining a new perspective on tackling the challenges that lie ahead on the road to achieving the goals of 8one.
Aryan was a member of the Batch of 2021 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Aseema
Pursuing a Bachelor's in Sociology, Aseema is a young and spirited individual, always on the hunt for a new learning opportunity. More often than not, you can find her reading, listening to music, or trying to master the fundamentals of crocheting.
Asher Esli Lal
Asher Esli Lal (he/him) is a final year student of medicine with a passion for increasing awareness and advocating for women's rights and sexual health. Simultaneously, he is doing his bit to prevent climate change and keeping up with the latest UNFCCC goals.
A fashion buff, Asher dresses up on the go, loves to dance, is an avid reader, and prioritises his spiritual health. He believes in taking life as it comes, everyday being amazed by God's grace.
Ashish Shinde
Ashish Shinde is a Master's student, pursuing a degree in Education Development & Policy at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai.
Ashish considers education to be a powerful tool to enable individuals to exercise their rights and spread awareness. He believes that true education is a continuous process of learning and unlearning at the same time, and is a journey of curiosity, creativity, impediment, praise and hope.
Ashish has always been sensitive towards issues of the marginalised communities and always intends his work on the parameters of social justice.
He is also a poet, he loves to read, write and enjoys academia. Ashish is interested in landscape photography, social media and art.
Ashish was a member of the Batch of 2021 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Ayadi Mishra
Ayadi is an Architectural designer and Communicator, passionate about inclusive cities and biodiversity. As a young professional, she advocates for climate justice in the urban/climate finance negotiations.
With YOUNGO and MGCY, Ayadi works as a Contact Point for the Nature Working Group, and is serving as the Co-chair of the We Are Tomorrow - Global Partnership. By being a F.A.I.R. Changemaker she hopes to understand more and further the dialogue on our relationship with cities and nature.
Ayesha Sherin
Ayesha Sherin, with her master’s degree in English Literature, seamlessly weaves her love for the written word into her vocation. As a teacher and writer at CreaPlay, she unlocks the world of theatre for students, guiding them through plays and the power of language.
Her intellectual pursuits span world literature, theology, mysticism, and the rich tapestry of drama and poetry.
Ayush Kotecha
A motivational speaker and an influencer, Ayush has spoken on diverse topics ranging from social issues to politics, and from scientific research to religious outlooks in languages comprising English, Hindi, Gujarati and Sanskrit.
He is the recipient of three national awards at the National Youth Festival (GoI) for extempore, elocution and debate. He has also been selected as the Youth Coordinator of the SVEEP committee which is part of the Election Commission of India. He has worked as a professional anchor at several national and international events.
He has received international acclamation for his work by the global Gujarati community. He has also been mentoring the poor and underprivileged students and imparting educational assistance especially to those appearing for board examinations.
Ayush was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Banashree Thapa
A Hogwarts fanatic, a passable scribble artist and a full time nature enthusiast, Banashree derives her passion for the natural world from her father and his tireless service to his role as a Forest Ranger.
After spending five years of her undergraduate and post-graduate education in Botany, Banashree realised with an alarming urgency the need to secure global ecosystems and agriculture from the consequences of the current and impending climate change. To that end, she has been actively involved with grassroots and youth-led causes with organisations such as WWF-India and FFF-India.
Banashree truly believes that youth activism in India has the potential to bring about social and systemic policy change in the climate sector and actively strives to bring that change through her actions.
Apart from a Masters in Botany from the University of Delhi, Banashree has a PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy from National Law University- Delhi. She currently holds an offer for a MS in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management program at the University of Oxford, where she hopes to study the implication of nature-based solutions in reconstitution of macro-ecosystems in North-east India.
Banashree was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Bhavika Arora
Bhavika Arora is a student of Economics at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. She likes to observe her surroundings with a childlike wonderment. It helps her learn, read, write, love, and reflect better.
She believes that nothing gives her more joy than learning about the process of learning and she hopes for a world where every child has a chance at joyful learning.
Bushra Parveen
As a double bachelor's student in Education and Political Science at Jamia Millia Islamia, Bushra Parveen actively leads as the Secretary of the Pink Legal Club Ibtida, channeling her fervour into breaking societal barriers and constructing bridges with socio-legal support.
Bushra is an advocate for mental health awareness, dissecting its intersection with classism and championing the equitable rights of women. Drawing inspiration from cinema, arts, and culture, she sees life as an unwritten screenplay, where each of us holds the pen to craft our finale.
C. Karthika Sajeev
Originally from Kerala, Karthika was born and brought up in Delhi, which has blessed her with a hybrid background. She loves good books, and considers them her constant companions.
She has been a player, student, debater and even a leader in her very short life and hopes that her experience will be able to add some value to the Project.
She believes that The F.A.I.R Project, and all its well-esteemed participants would, to some extent, quench her insatiable thirst for knowledge and wisdom.
Karthika was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
