How I Wrote a Book, Spoke at the UN and Started A Nonprofit About Sex Education: Niyati Sharma

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Leaders of Today with Ziyaan Virji

Ziyaan Virji

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At 15, I went through a life-changing experience that led me to find purpose in creating social impact. I started "For The Menstruator" empowering over 20,000 people in 10 countries globally. This opened opportunities for me to serve with the biggest organisations in the world impacting over 500,000 people. I went on to share my story on some of the biggest platforms including TEDx, BBC and winning prestigious accolades like the Diana Award, Global Teen Leader and Future25U25. 6 years later, I want to extend my legacy by empowering young people to start their leadership journey today!

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How I Wrote a Book, Spoke at the UN and Started A Nonprofit About Sex Education: Niyati Sharma | E09

Leaders of Today with Ziyaan Virji

1 hour 3 minutes 13 seconds

2 years ago

How I Wrote a Book, Spoke at the UN and Started A Nonprofit About Sex Education: Niyati Sharma | E09

After going on exchange in Belgium, Niyati realized the importance of Sex Education for youth and the lack of it India - her home country. This inspired her to start her own nonprofit that has empowered over 29,000+ people in India. Niyati's work has been featured and recognized on various platforms like Forbes India, NDTV, TheGuardian and more. She is an author of her own book 'Under the Carpet' and was recently invited to speak in New York at the United Nations Headquarters. 0:00 - Intro 1:15. - childhood story 4:13 - growing up and moving a lot 5:42 - relationship with brother 7:20 - exchange in Belgium 10:00 - should you do summer programs? 12:37 - mindset shift in Belgium 14:00 - mindset coming back to reality 15:55 - the idea for the organization and bringing it to life 19:10 - riding the momentum 22:30 - building a team and the leadership component 27:42 - diving into Pratisandhi 30:35 - Sex Ed in India & schools 34:40 - younger men and masculinity 40:31 - experience of writing a book 45:22 - early on struggles as a non-profit 51:00 - what keeps you going? 54:33 - opportunities from her journey 1:01:00 - piece of advice Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly resources, opportunities, and behind-the-scenes content: https://leaders-of-today.ck.page/c780a10061 Follow us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leadersoftodaypod/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leadersoftoday?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziyaanvirji/