16/11/2024
At HEMLATA our skills based training academy focusses on empowering our young Scholars with confidence and self-worth and inspires them to take on challenges, motivating them to be leaders for the future.
One such example is HEMLATA Scholar 2023 Navfia, who learnt to step out of her comfort zone and take on challenges with Hackathons and various competitions.
We are delighted to share some amazing news from, Navfia in her own words:
“I’m excited to share some fantastic news! Recently, my teammate and I took part in the Red Bull Basement, an international competition designed to nurture innovative ideas from young talents. With more than 172 participants from my college alone, the competition was fierce. After navigating through several rounds of selection, today, I’m proud to announce that we are among the Top 8 Finalists in India and the only representatives from Tamil Nadu.
Our next challenge is the National Finals in Hyderabad on November 17th, where we’ll compete for the opportunity to represent India on the global stage in Tokyo. This experience is particularly special for me, as it marks my first-ever flight, fully sponsored by Red Bull. Achieving this through my own hard work is incredibly fulfilling, especially since I’ve taken pride in independently funding my college education.
If we succeed in this round, we’ll have the chance to join a three-week Accelerator Program in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
Please wish us luck as we strive to make our mark internationally. Celebrating this journey feels like a major accomplishment, and I’m thankful for every step that the HEMLATA community has helped me take to reach this point.
The experience of independence and the ability to pursue my goals on my own began with the support of this community. Even though this may seem like a small victory, I never imagined that I would be flying solo. Exciting things are happening, and I’m truly grateful to all of you. I can confidently say that the HEMLATA community has played a significant role in shaping my journey and fueling my desire for greater independence!”