Manasi Patil

Manasi Patil is a 15-year-old GenZ changemaker, aiming to shape a dynamic ‘today’. She is an author, blogger, and public/ TEDx speaker. She aspires to encourage GenZ’ers to be problem-solvers with her two published books, articles, talks at conferences/institutions, and collaboration with organizations and leaders, to get her message across to a wider audience. Manasi is presently working on her start-up and reinforcing the GenZ potential.

Primary Objective: To reinforce the GenZ potential

Relevant SDGs: SDG 4: Quality education SDG 5: Gender equality SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnership for the goals

Geographical Coverage: Throughout the World

Action Taken:

WHAT- Wrote and published two books, which brings forward characters and messages to not submit to stereotypes and be willing to make a change in society through small actions. Conducted workshops in schools/organizations, hosted events with global leaders, contributed articles/poems to leading publications. Currently working on GenZ focused start-up.

HOW- Published my books and shared them around to book reviewers and targeted audience, talked to students and youth in schools and organizations, presented my talks at conferences and the TEDx stage, etc. IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD- About 2 years

Impact Created: Impacted society with valuable insights, tried to equip GenZ’ers with change-focused assets and resources.

Key Stakeholders and Partnerships: Schools, GenZ focused organizations, GenZ members

Funding: GenZ focused organizations

Geographical Coverage: Throughout the World