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centennial Celebration Day for MSCK.” work will shed light on neglected women’s rights, emphasizing the capabil-
While accepting the honor with humility, Dr. Gupta reflected on the high- ities of young women in both privileged and underprivileged parts of the
lights of the MSCK’s Bicentennial Year Celebrations. This celebration started world. As I grow older, I envision establishing my own charity to further aid
last year marking 200 years of its advocacy, dedication, and patient care. underprivileged children,” she added.
Chaired by Dr. Neeraj Acharya, Past President and Treasurer of MSCK,
the event unfolded under the guidance of Dr. Sherman Dunn, Chairman of SHRUSTI AMULA
the MSCK Board, and Dr. Gudavalli, the current President. The keynote ad-
dress by Dr. Sanjiv Chopra on “Reflections on Lasting Happiness and Living
with Purpose” was very well received by the audience. Philanthropist gets Women

ASHLEEN KHELA of Worth mention at National

11-year-old becomes Philanthropy Day

Australia’s youngest author

ecently, L’Oréal Paris Women
of Worth hosted its annual cel-
Rebration event at NeueHouse
Hollywood in Los Angeles with the
brand’s iconic lineup of spokespeo-
ple including Camila Cabello, Eva
Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Helen
Mirren, Aja Naomi King, and more
to recognize the 2023 honoree class,
as per the release.
“Women’s empowerment con-
tinues to be an essential mission of
our brand,” said L’Oréal Paris USA
President, Ali Goldstein. “As we
approach two decades of this im-
pactful program, we are honored
to once again champion 10 women
uplifting their communities through
service. These women showcase re-
silience, courage, and strength, and
embody our iconic tagline ‘Because you’re worth it.’”
“Closing equity gaps impacting vulnerable populations is a personal pas-
sion of mine, particularly within the LatinX community,” said actor, director,
producer and activist Eva Longoria. “I’m honored to join the L’Oréal Paris
family this year in honoring the incredible change these women are inspiring
as they fight for a better world for all of us.”
shleen Khela, 11, has become Australia’s youngest female author with
her debut book ‘17 Stories’. Through its sales, the book is contribut-
Aing towards to the Cancer Council of Australia, the Starlight Children The 2023 honorees and their non-profits include a high school
Foundation, and aiding underprivileged children in India through its sales. student and Founder of Rise N Shine Foundation, Shrusti Amula
Ashleen embarked on a unique fundraising journey—collecting plas-
tic and glass bottles, soft drink cans for recycling, breaking open her piggy (Clarksburg, MD), amongst the 10 female changemakers recog-
bank, and utilizing the proceeds for the book’s publication. Her book spans
4 main genres: fantasy, magic, myth, and mystery. While rooted in fiction, nized for their extra ordinary efforts in uplifting their communities,
some narratives draw inspiration from her own life experiences, concluding each honoree receiving a $25,000 grant.
with uplifting morals for young readers.
Ashleen disclosed that the inspiration for her writing journey arose
from her trips to India, where she witnessed social disparities. She encour- Shrusti Amula, a high school student, is the Founder of Rise N Shine
ages reflection on social injustice and deprivation, especially highlighting Foundation, a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to reducing food
the challenges faced by underprivileged children living in roadside slum waste through composting and food recovery programs.
hovels in India. Ashleen shared excerpts from her book, citing ‘’Elisa and As per the release, Amula started her journey of service at the young age
Josephine’’ as a poignant tale illustrating the contrast in lifestyles between of seven after learning how much food is wasted and its harmful effects on the
kids in developed and developing nations. world. By the age of 12, she planned and implemented a composting program
Another story, “Zombie Virus Diary Entry” creatively captures her that was then adopted by her state for use in schools, which will be running in
personal experiences during the Covid lockdown, providing insight into the all 209 schools by June 2024.
feelings of an Australian school kid confined at home.
Ashleen aims to raise awareness in western countries about underpriv-
ileged children in developing nations and generate funds to support their To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians,
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