The landscape of India’s development sector, Safeena Husain has emerged as a transformative force. As the founder of Educate Girls, she and her team have worked tirelessly to bring out-of-school girls back into classrooms, often confronting entrenched social barriers.

This year, Educate Girls became the first Indian non-profit to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s highest honour for public service. With unwavering determination, strategic insight, and a compelling presence, Safeena has reshaped conversations around girls’ education.

Watch Safeena Husain in conversation with National Herald's Vanshika Gupta to learn more about her journey and vision.