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Chandni Di

co-founder Voice of Slum working on education for slum kids. TEDx, Josh Talks, fit to fight, we the women,UNDP Speaker.

Chandni Di, also known as Chandni Khan, is a prominent Indian activist and the co-founder of the NGO 'Voice of Slum'. Here are some key points about her:

Early Life and Education

Chandni Di was born in 1997 and had a challenging childhood. She was homeless and at the age of five, she started performing street shows with her father in Noida. After her father's death in 2008, she and her mother survived by ragpicking and selling flowers at traffic intersections. With the help of the NGO CHETNA, she enrolled in an open school program in 2010.1

Career

Chandni Di began her career as a trainee reporter at Balaknama, a newspaper published by and for street children in Delhi, which was started by CHETNA. She later became the editor of Balaknama. She also worked as the National Secretary of Badhte Kadam, another NGO focused on the welfare and rights of homeless children.1

Founding of Voice of Slum

In 2015 (or 2016, according to some sources), Chandni Di co-founded 'Voice of Slum' with Dev Pratap Singh, who also grew up in the slums. The organization is dedicated to educating children from low-income neighborhoods and runs a school in Noida.13

Achievements and Recognition

Chandni Di has received several prestigious awards, including the Karamveer PURASKAAR 'We The Women' by the United Nations. She has delivered talks at TEDx events, Josh Talks, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). She has also worked with various organizations such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Child Relief and You (CRY), Save the Children, and Plan India.12

Public Profile

Chandni Di is known for her resilience and determination, having transformed her life from being a ragpicker to becoming a renowned figure in the field of child welfare. She is often referred to as "Chandni Di," with "Di" meaning "older sister" in some Indian languages.1

Related Questions

What inspired Chandni Di to start Voice of Slum?
How did Chandni Di overcome the challenges she faced growing up in the slums?
What are some of the notable achievements of Voice of Slum under Chandni Di's leadership?
How did Chandni Di's work with CHETNA influence her career?
What awards has Chandni Di received for her contributions to education in slums?
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Location

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India