Philanthropy

IPA Youth Essay Competition Announces Winners

September 12, 2025

The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) has announced the winners of their 6th Annual Youth Essay Competition. Designed to inspire philanthropic thought and action among today’s middle and high school youth, the competition underscores the power of writing as a tool for influencing change and shaping perspectives.

Winners of the competition will be presenting their ideas at a special session of the Indiaspora & IPA Philanthropy Summit which will be held on October 2 in San Francisco. The presentation will be facilitated by Isheeta Ganguly, writer, director, performing artist, and India Giving Day Ambassador.

To learn about these inspiring youth and read their essays, click here.