From Personal Experience to Global Impact: Charithra's Fight Against TB

<p>How can one young person turn a personal experience into a global movement? In this week&#39;s episode, we meet Charithra, a high school student, global health advocate, and founder of <a href="https://www.tbkidscentral.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TB Kids Central</a>. Inspired by her own experience with tuberculosis, Charithra has worked to make health education more accessible to children while building partnerships and mobilizing young people to address global health challenges.</p><p>Charithra shares the story behind TB Kids Central, the challenges of leading a youth-founded nonprofit, and the importance of creating solutions that account for systemic inequality. She also reflects on how chess has shaped her approach to problem-solving and leadership, and offers advice for young people who want to turn their ideas into meaningful action.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about nylc at <a href="https://nylc.org/">⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nylcorg/">⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nylcorg">⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-youth-leadership-council/">⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.threads.com/@nylcorg">⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠</a>!</p>