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Disha Ravi - The Progress Catalyst

Disha Ravi, the activist from Bengaluru India

Nationality: Indian

Date of Birth: 1998 (age 25 as on 2023)

Hometown: Bangalore/ Bengaluru, India

Parents’: Manjula Nanjaiah, Ravi Annappa

Spouse: Not married

Education: Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru

Employment History: Disha Ravi is an Indian youth climate change activist and a founder of Fridays For Future India. Her arrest on 13 February 2021 for an alleged involvement with an online toolkit, related to Greta Thunberg and the 2020–2021 Indian farmers’ protests, gained international attention.


 

Disha Ravi, an impact maker The Progress Catalyst


Disha Ravi has made significant contributions to nation-building and social development through her expertise and skillsets via environmental activism.


Impact Maker Disha Ravi has made a significant impact on the environmental movement in India through her work as a climate change activist. She is the founder of Fridays For Future India, an organisation that advocates for climate justice and raises awareness about the impacts of climate change. She has also been involved in various social initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and protecting the environment.


Change Maker Disha Ravi is also known for being a change maker. She has used her platform as an activist to raise awareness about the urgent need for action on climate change and to advocate for policy changes that promote sustainable development. Her activism has inspired many young people in India to get involved in the environmental movement and nation-building and to take action in protecting the planet.


Progress Catalyst Disha Ravi is a progress catalyst, contributing to nation building and social development through her expertise and skillsets via environmental activism. She has used her voice to advocate for policies that promote sustainable development and protect the environment. Her activism has helped to raise awareness about the urgent need for action on climate change and has inspired many young people in India to get involved in the environmental movement.


Achievements

  • Founded Fridays for Future in India (FFF India): FFF India is a youth-led climate movement that works to raise awareness about climate change and demands action from the government. Disha was one of the founding members of the movement in 2019.

  • Coordinated the Global Climate Strike in India: In 2019, Disha helped coordinate the global climate strike in India, which saw millions of people take to the streets to demand action on climate change.

  • Organised the India Climate Dialogue: The India Climate Dialogue is a platform for young people to discuss climate change and find solutions. Disha was one of the organisers of the first India Climate Dialogue in 2020.

  • Appeared before the UN Environment Assembly: Disha appeared before the UN Environment Assembly in 2021 to speak about the importance of youth engagement in the fight against climate change.

  • Received the UN Environment Programme's Young Champion of the Earth Award: In 2021, Disha was awarded the UN Environment Programme's Young Champion of the Earth Award for her work on climate activism.

 

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