Pimple Saudagar Resident Awarded Prestigious Diana Award for Remarkable Social Impact
In a heartwarming recognition of exceptional dedication to fostering positive change, a dynamic young individual from Pune, India, has been bestowed with The Diana Award 2023.
This prestigious accolade celebrates Tarini Ramchandani, a 15-year-old luminary, for her unwavering commitment to social action and humanitarian endeavors that have left an indelible mark on her community.
Named in honor of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is presented by the eponymous charity and garners support from her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Sussex.
Project Ashtami
From a tender age of ten, Tarini embarked on a journey to positively transform the lives of waste pickers in India. Her efforts have now earned her The Diana Award, a distinction reserved for young change-makers who embody the spirit of compassionate activism.
Under the banner of Project Ashtami, Tarini has orchestrated numerous initiatives to instigate change. She has orchestrated waste collection drives, led awareness campaigns on efficient waste management, and ingeniously fundraised for the education of children of waste pickers. Notably, her innovative approach also includes the creation of sustainable personal hygiene products. Additionally, she championed the ‘red dot’ campaign, sensitizing the community to mark menstrual waste for the safety of waste pickers.
Through her unwavering commitment, Tarini has effectively diverted more than 9,000 kg of waste away from landfills, secured scholarships for underprivileged students, and sensitized communities towards responsible waste management practices. Her endeavors have not only inspired her peers but have also gained recognition from school authorities, the PCMC municipal commissioner, and significant coverage on social media platforms.
Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of The Diana Award, expressed her heartfelt congratulations to all the new recipients of The Diana Award. These young individuals, originating from diverse corners of the globe, are exemplary change-makers of their generation. Ojo emphasizes that the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, lives on through these youth who are reshaping their communities and beyond, echoing her belief in the power of young people to effect transformation.
The Nomination Process: The laureates of The Diana Award are proposed by adults who have witnessed their remarkable contributions to society. These nominations must underscore the nominee’s achievements across five pivotal domains: Vision, Social Impact, Inspiring Others, Youth Leadership, and Service Journey.
A network of 20 Diana Award Judging Panels, spanning various regions and nations worldwide, is responsible for assessing these nominations. Comprising three judges who hold a profound understanding of the potential of young individuals, each panel includes a representative young person. Their chief mission is to ascertain which nominations warrant the prestigious Diana Award.
The evaluation of nominations is meticulously conducted using the Criteria Guide and Scoring Guide, meticulously designed to assess the quality and depth of the youth-led social action initiatives.
