Growing up with three identities “rural, poor and girl” Ashweetha’s circumstances made her believe that she could not expect something of her life and that her voice will not be listened to by anyone. She believes that questioning her realities helped her to challenge and change her realities. Through her non-profit, Bodhi Tree Foundation, Ashweetha Shetty supports first generation college students in rural India to explore the greatest potential through education, life skills and opportunities. For her work at Bodhi Tree, Ashweetha has been awarded working women achievers award and Chief Minister state youth award. Before Bodhi Tree, Ashweetha worked as a Community Engagement Coordinator with SughaVazhvu Healthcare, which provides last-mile primary healthcare in rural India. Ashweetha is a TED speaker, Young India Fellow, an Acumen India Fellow, an Ashoka Youth Venturer and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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