Miracle Foundation India’s Youth Ambassadors, drawn from Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and local communities, play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of a family for every child and driving meaningful impact. This month, we celebrate Ritesh Pandit Paikarav from Birajdar Nagar, Pune,  Maharashtra, who joined our Youth Ambassadors Program in 2023.

Currently pursuing his B.Com, Ritesh balances academics with his passion for cricket, photography, video editing, and contributing to social causes in his community. He became a Youth Ambassador with Miracle Foundation India, motivated by the challenges he saw in his community and determined to ensure every child in his community has access to education, safety, and the chance to grow with dignity.

He has attended workshops on child rights, youth leadership, and child protection; created awareness videos on child rights, child-friendly police stations, environmental conservation, and community development; conducted interactive capacity-building sessions for children (aged 14+) on child rights, gender equality, environmental awareness, prevention of child marriage and life skills; and led community initiatives with the Municipal Corporation and local leaders, resulting in improvements in street lighting, water supply, drainage, and waste management in his community.

Looking ahead, Ritesh aims to develop his skills to support youth leadership, provide career guidance and awareness programs, and empower young people to create stronger, self-reliant communities.