Namrah Nadeem

Age: 23

Home Town: Delhi, India

Education: MSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Specific Field Interests: Tech-Policy, Social Impact and Improving Access to Care

Placement: AIF-Communications, Gurugram, Haryana

Area of Focus: Disability, Livelihoods, Communications for Social Impact

Fellowship Project: Driving community engagement and awareness through digital media strategies to promote equitable livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Highlights: Namrah is an experienced professional with a strong background in community development, social impact, and public policy. She has worked with grassroots organizations such as Pratisandhi and Girl Up Ikhtiyar, where she led on-ground initiatives during challenging circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Namrah demonstrated resilience and adaptability by delivering workshops and resources to underserved communities, even in extreme conditions. Her ability to engage diverse groups through rapport-building and effective communication played a key role in the success of these projects. In addition, Namrah has experience in the startup sector through her work at Helpmate, a company focused on organizing the domestic labour sector in India. Here, she developed welfare strategies for domestic workers, advocating for their rights and well-being by introducing benefits like health insurance and childcare solutions. Her passion for understanding and supporting marginalized communities allowed her to be at the forefront of meaningful change. Namrah has completed her Master's in International Social and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Namrah has worked in the UK charity sector for the past year, focusing on developing support strategies for charitable organizations. Her commitment to social change, informed by her academic background and hands-on experience, drives her to develop innovative solutions that have a lasting impact.