Women’s Day is a powerful moment, but true celebration lies in recognizing those who champion change every single day.
We are shining a spotlight on the remarkable #womenentrepreneurs who inspire us. Their stories remind us of the courage they have & portray every single day in the field of impact and that continues to bring positive change in our communities.
In our series of celebrations, we would feature women changemakers who are bringing change and working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We are honoured to share about Ms.Kiran Bir Sethi, Founder, Riverside School.
Solving for UN SDG 4: Quality Education. Her work towards inclusive and equitable quality education promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all is commendable.
Ms. Kiran Bir Sethi is a designer, educator, and social entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to empowering children to become changemakers in their communities by using design thinking in their education, hence reforming how we study and teach in our classrooms.
Her passion for change started in the classroom. She founded Riverside School in Jan 2001, a unique learning environment that uses design processes to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students. This wasn’t just about academics; it was about equipping children with the tools they needed to tackle real-world challenges.
But Kiran’s vision extended beyond the walls of her school. In 2009, she launched Design for Change, a global movement that empowers children to identify problems in their communities and design solutions using a simple four-step process:
- Feel: Identify a community need or injustice.
- Imagine: Dream of a better world.
- Do: Take action to create change.
- Share: Inspire others to join the movement.
