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The work of one lifetime, told plainly.

Social worker, geographer, environmentalist, human rights activist and educationist — working so that families with the least still get schooling, dignity and a say.

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Dr. Arjumand Zaidi at her desk

Founding Director, St. Xavier’s Convent School, Gomti Nagar

Who she is

Public Peace Laureate Dr. Arjumand Zaidi

Public Peace Laureate Dr. Arjumand Zaidi is a veteran social worker who has been doing commendable work with social organizations for more than two decades.

She is not only a veteran social worker, but also an Environmentalist, eminent Educationist, Human Rights & Peace Activist. She is serving the Nation towards the provisions of equal rights, peace & tolerance and nurturing humanity in the best possible way through her existence. She is also a part of the governing bodies of many international organizations of the world. She has received many national and international awards for her outstanding social activism.

  • Founder & CEOHoly Vision International
  • DirectorSt. Xavier's Convent School
  • PresidentYouth for Human Rights India
  • Vice PresidentWorld Human Rights Protection Commission
  • Focal PointUP & Uttarakhand – United Nations Global Compact – Network India
22+Years of service
2Organisations founded
1000+Students & families reached
100%Self‑financed NGO work

What the work looks like

Four things she keeps returning to.

Different projects, the same question underneath: who is being left out, and what would it take to bring them in?

Education

Schooling at a nominal fee, so that a family's income never decides a child's future.

Human rights

The 30 articles taught in plain language to students, volunteers and shelter-home children.

Environment

Awareness on conservation of forests and green cover, carried into schools and communities.

Livelihoods

Work created through NGO projects so that people can stand on their own feet.

The journey

From a classroom in Gomti Nagar to a movement.

The milestones below are placeholders — swap in the real years and details whenever you're ready, and this timeline will read as her story, in order.

Where to see more

Recognition & media

A quick way into the rest of the story — press coverage, felicitations and the work still to come.

Vision

In her words

The Vision

The Vision is to expand into the various fields of education and teaching and help them imbibe our principal methods that promote human rights and their understanding. We want to realise our dream of envisioning a nation where people respect each other irrespective of age, sex, gender, creed, caste, religion or nationality. We want India to become a nation that stands atop the pinnacle of an example of how creating peaceful awareness and education can change the entire scenario of progress for a country. I have always kept my goals and directives apparent for all to see. I have been working towards a more progressive path to be carved for India's youth, which can only happen with their support. I provide numerous opportunities to youngsters for them to propel their opinions, and express their individuality and their concerns about the nation's progress. This is why the workshops, seminars, conferences, summits, rallies, walks or any event I organise, includes many youth volunteers.

My vision of a better future includes equal rights for every human being, and for respect to be given to people irrespective of any socially constructed orientation. I want to guide the youth to work for a better environment for them to live in. This would help us survive through sustainability with the goodness of nature present for the generations to come and ensure that peace and tolerance is followed throughout India and the world around us. My vision for India is not just my dream but now my reality as many volunteers have partnered up with me and my organisations to help cement this dream into a prosperous reality. Through education, peace, and humanity we will build a better place for the world to live in.

We are called to make a difference. And we will.

Good education is the fundamental right of every child.
Dr. Arjumand Zaidi

There is room for you in this work.

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