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Rise Fellow 2024

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2024 fellow

Hitishaa Goyal

India

Hitishaa is a 16-year-old Indian advocate who cares deeply about social justice. Winner of the Best ESL Speaker at the World Schools Debating Championship, she is a powerful voice for the underserved. Her Rise project empowers denotified tribes and nomadic communities in Rajasthan by providing access to government documentation, public services, and community initiatives. Hitishaa plans to continue this work and further engage young people in policymaking to create meaningful change.