On June 28th, we welcomed six new Social Venture Challenge Winners to our Resolution Community from our WorldMun Social Venture Challenge. Congratulations to the following teams for winning their Fellowships:
Curabit – Mumbai, India
Rishabh Nanawati & Aman Sariya
Curabit will develop virtual reality simulations to be used in exposure therapy under the supervision of a mental health professional. These simulations will be more effective than traditional exposure therapy, and will be designed specifically for an Indian market.
Heritage Charity Foundation – Sunyani, Ghana
Elizabeth Adikah
Elizabeth and her team will be providing skills training and supplies for unemployed women in rural Ghana to grow organic vegetables – providing food for their families and supplemental income from the sale of the excess produce.
Light Blue – Mumbai, India
Aditya Jain
Light Blue is a mentorship program that will connect retirees, who often face loneliness, and college students, who are in need of mentorship and guidance.
Tavishi – Mumbai, India
Harshula Jhala & Ayan Ray
Tavishi aims to increase safety for children by providing personal safety programs – including self-defense, anti-harassment, and sexual abuse prevention workshops – in Mumbai schools.
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Watch the WorldMUN awards ceremony, including inspiring remarks from Fellow and Guide Bhavik Muni, here! Be sure to stay tuned for details on our next virtual SVC and other upcoming events and panels here.