Community – not just people, but hearts | Vivaan Berry | TEDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumSchoolNoida

Community Engagement & Social Impact - The speaker initiated a mini jungle project at age 11, showcasing early engagement in environmental awareness [1][2] - Project Udaan, a student-led initiative, distributed books to over 15,000 children across 11 states with the help of over 600 volunteers and 115+ corporations [6] - A football fundraiser successfully raised over 400,000 Rupees (4 lak rupees) with sponsors [8][9] - I Get Equality raised over $10,600 USD with a team of over 50 volunteers and 20 camps, helping over 5,000 blue-collar workers and distributing over 2,500 care materials [12] - Shri Saiyog engaged with diverse social groups, including economically weaker backgrounds, children from shelter rooms, and parathletes [16][17] Empathy & Action - Empathy extends beyond people to include rivers, plants, and animals [4][5] - Empathy involves recognizing pain and taking action [17] - Community involvement and empathy can inspire others to participate in positive change [10] Personal Growth & Leadership - The speaker's journey involved taking on increasing responsibilities, from fundraising intern to president [5] - Overcoming challenges and planning to leave the organization, but staying due to the impact on children [11] - The speaker emphasizes that anyone can lead change by caring, acting, and noticing [19]