Making a Difference - Empowering the Next Generation

Discover how to create positive change through simple yet mindful actions in this inspiring TEDx talk. Explore real-life scenarios that motivated the speaker, Iniya Mahendran, to make decisions and work towards social reformation. Gain insights from a passionate student pursuing AS Levels at the Indian Public School in Salem, who aspires to a career in medicine, research, and public health. Learn about her diverse interests, including interning at hospitals, writing articles, debating in Model United Nations conferences, playing the piano, singing, and practicing Karate. Understand how participating in 14 MUN conferences has honed her skills in research, public speaking, and diplomacy, while deepening her understanding of global issues such as poverty, hunger, educational inequality, climate change, refugee crises, and warfare. Draw inspiration from her achievements, including the Best Delegate award at the South Indian Model United Nations 2023, and discover how you can empower the next generation to make a difference in the world.

Making a difference: Empowering the next generation. | Iniya Mahendran | TEDxTIPS Salem Youth