TED Tech Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari
Jan 9, 2026
Anshul Tewari, a social entrepreneur and founder of India's Youth Ki Awaaz, shares his journey from feeling invisible as a teenager to creating a platform for youth voices. He discusses how storytelling ignites civic engagement and personal agency, highlighting impactful stories that drove real change. Tewari also reveals their initiatives like the Zero Se Hero campaign, designed to amplify youth climate narratives. Chip Giller offers insights on participatory media, emphasizing trust and community engagement in storytelling.
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From Teen Blog To National Platform
- At 17 Anshul Tewari launched a blog because he felt young voices were invisible in Indian media.
- That blog grew into Youth Ki Awaaz with 200,000 monthly contributors by actively training and recruiting young writers.
A Village Reborn Through One Story
- Ashwini, a medical student, wrote about Rajghat and uncovered severe infrastructure neglect.
- His story mobilized NGOs, officials, and led to electricity, a school, and the first wedding in 22 years.
Individual Stories Trigger Systemic Responses
- Jolly's account of inaccessible toilets went viral and triggered workplace renovations for accessibility.
- Pranay's reporting helped rescue his father and aided repatriation of 18,000 Indians from Libya.