Aarya Chavda
Ardent and zealous reformer of change, 13-year-old Aarya Chavda began her journey as an Author, Illustrator, Speaker, Heritage and Environment Crusader, at the age of 6. Since then, she has been fundraising for a cause by donating her art and book proceeds for the welfare of underprivileged cancer patients.
Aarya outperforms her age. Through her books on the diverse cultural heritage of India, she is the youngest Indian to represent her country at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris twice, at the ages of 9 and 12, respectively. Author of 9 books, she shows her ardent patriotism by penning down her thoughts and voicing her words by raising awareness on relevant topics such as heritage preservation, current climate crisis, girl child education and children’s fundamental rights , while leaving the message of peace, non-violence and equality, by depicting the ideologies and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
Her books have been patronage and published by UNESCO New Delhi, introduced by United Nations, India and published in digital platforms like UNESCO Digital library and UNESCO Global Citizenship Education (GCED). Through these platforms, her books are read by readers of all age worldwide. Her books empower readers to find their voice and use it to speak out for change, so that they can enhance their understanding for a peaceful and sustainable future.
