Can the next generation turn empathy into lasting impact? Host Umayal Eswaran speaks with Pranati Panda, Programme Director at Parinaama Development Foundation, about what it takes to move from awareness to real action. 

The conversation explores what it takes to motivate young changemakers in a world of distractions. Together, they unpack how purpose, technology, and mentorship can ignite a new wave of socially-conscious leaders determined to create lasting change. 

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00:00:06 to 00:00:38 | What Drives Change 

• Sparking lasting impact among youth 

• Health, education, and upskilling in underserved India 

• Invitation to a purpose-led conversation 

00:01:14 to 00:01:42 | Parinaama & Partnership 

• Closing gender gaps; removing barriers 

• Longstanding RYTHM Foundation ally 

• Menstrual health & sustainable agriculture wins 

00:03:08 to 00:06:20 | From Sceptic to Builder 

• Watching a non-profit start from scratch 

• Management skills meet grassroots action 

• Field visits that changed perspective 

00:08:00 to 00:11:03 | “Impact Is Fun” 

• From “NGO” to “for-purpose” mindset 

• Try volunteering; exposure shifts views 

• Value beyond corporate status 

00:15:01 to 00:18:37 | Youth, Tech & Literacy 

• Rural phones = new opportunities 

• Creator economy requires fundamental skills 

• Digital literacy over endless scrolling 

00:21:42 to 00:23:44 | Nonprofits, Upgraded 

• Education to keep pace with automation 

• Foundational literacy with RHYTHM 

• Storytelling that scales impact 

00:27:30 to 00:28:54 | Leading Earlier