Advocate for Differentness – Zehn Kashyap
“As a ‘differently-abled’ child, I knew first-hand what it felt like to be a victim of bullying and the toll it takes on my mental and physical health.” – – Zehn Kashyap, Advocate for Differentness
Grade 10 student at Vasant Valley School, Delhi
Vivacious, smart, and resolute are just a few words to describe ChangeWarrior Zehn Kashyap who worked with TribesforGOOD on Project 25 which dealt with cyberbullying & mental health. Zehn along with her team was determined to make the world notice the impacts of cyberbullying on the mental health of young adolescents from economically weaker sections and foster measures to prevent them.
A study confirms that Indian children are more likely to be victimized by cyberbullying.
Zehn’s Reflections
Our primary goal through the workshops was to educate young students about prevalent problems like mental health and cyberbullying. Though we were off to a rocky start in the first workshop, we learned from our mistakes. By the second workshop, we knew we had reached our goal when we received enthusiastic and insightful responses from the students.
The Road ahead of Project 25
Her findings from the on-ground work with Project 25 have only empowered her to continue being an advocate for differentness, this time with an emphasis on cyberbullying as well. Zehn’s advocacy has found audiences at many conferences and speaking events like Neuroaid & Research Foundation, Ashoka University, Girl Up Leadership Summit.
