Saina Mirpuri, year 9 student of Huntingtower School, is a courageous, fun loving and passionate person who loves travelling, food and music. During the pandemic she connected online and read to disadvantaged children in her hometown in India through an NGO called Pudiyador, fostering a connection across borders. Saina believes these opportunities helped her reflect on the values that are important to her and have since become second nature. It also enabled her to contribute positively in a simple yet impactful manner whilst making new friends and connections. In 2024, Saina got the opportunity to travel to Kenya, Africa and work with Stand Up Shout Out (SUSO), an NGO focused on youth empowerment, community development and wildlife conservation wherein she led the ‘Gen Green’ project that involved setting up a mangrove nursery in Mombasa and engaging students in a restoration initiative in Amboseli. This journey left an indelible mark on her, reaffirming her commitment to sustainability and the belief that small actions can lead to significant impacts.
Besides academia, Saina actively pursues several extra-curricular activities such as playing the piano, rowing, public speaking, and learning French amongst others. She continues to strive to learn, teach and bring people along the mission of raising awareness through education, incorporating eco-friendly choices into our lives and helping our community come together.