Tag Archives: Youth Power

Youth Leadership Is Present-Tense

“There’s a certain irony in being called the future while being overlooked in the present.” When Esha and I started NEST4US, we were two young people with a simple goal: kindness should be built into the way communities operate, rather than treated as an occasional act of charity. We believed that service could be practical, […]

Founders' Journey, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

“You’re Worth It”: Shreyaa’s Journey as One of the Youngest L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth in History

At 17, most teens are navigating high school, planning for the future, and discovering who they are.  Well, at 17, I stepped onto a stage in New York City to speak to some of the most powerful women in the country, who had come not just to celebrate us, but to truly listen to the […]

Awards and Media, Conferences and Summits, Shreyaa Venkat

Nurturing Young Minds in Tanzania: A Morning of Learning and Joy

???? Did You Know? At NEST4US, we have always believed that education goes beyond textbooks. It is about sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, and encouraging critical thinking. As I reflected on the day, a recurring thought flashed through my mind: passion for learning knows no boundaries. What children need most is the chance to be seen, […]

Global Impact, NEST Tutors, Programs, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership