Rohini Nilekani - A Lifestory
Championing Societal Good, Empowering Change Through Impactful Philanthropy And Journalism

Someone known for giving to good causes is more than just someone who gives a lot; they plan ways to make things better for society. Think of a true story like the movie "Pay It Forward," but bigger, and with a strong desire to make India better. This person, well thought of in the world of giving, changed from being a good writer to spending their life trying to fix some of India's biggest problems. Before starting to help society, they became good at telling stories as a writer, like a movie director making a good story. This helped them understand the problems of Indian society in a special way. In 2000, they helped start Arghyam, a group that works on clean water and bathrooms that last. Later, they and their partner, Nandan Nilekani, started Nilekani Philanthropies to do even more to help society get better. People who work with them often say they are a smart and caring leader. "They are very good at seeing how things connect and understanding the whole situation," said Asha Jadeja, another person who gives to good causes. From helping schools to saving the environment, their work uses facts and tries to find solutions that last a long time. They show how important it is to give back, encouraging others to help make the world fairer. Just like "The Shawshank Redemption" reminds us to have hope, this person's life shows how one person can make a big difference.