Gauri Maheshwari

Gauri

Nominated by Minal Jain

All 2025 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

Gauri, a 16-year-old from India, is a passionate advocate for children’s education and creative empowerment. From a young age, she demonstrated determination and resilience, overcoming skepticism to master calligraphy and share her skills with others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gauri taught over 6,000 students online across eight countries through Zoom and Google Meet, while offline she visited more than 100 government schools in India, providing free calligraphy education and distributing 10,000+ pens and 40,000 worksheets. Her work emphasizes not only skill development but also self-expression, confidence, and opportunity, inspiring students to teach others and create a ripple effect of positive change.

Supported by her parents and organizations such as Rotary, Inner Wheel, FICCI, and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Gauri has amplified her impact through large-scale campaigns, workshops, and motivational speeches reaching thousands. She has successfully raised funds to cover her travel, materials, and curriculum costs, ensuring sustainability and accessibility for underprivileged children. Her advocacy combines education, empowerment, and social responsibility, making her a role model for peers and a changemaker who transforms challenges into meaningful opportunities for others.