𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞y
Minakshi Thakur
Co founder Director
Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti

𝐐: 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐲𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

A: It has been nothing short of transformative—not just for the young people we’ve worked with, but for me personally. It’s been a journey of building from the ground up, embracing uncertainty, and witnessing the power of resilience in action.

Fifteen years ago, Lakshya was just an idea—a bold vision that could have gone in any direction. What made it work? A deep belief that if we come together, we can create something that truly matters. Today, that belief is a reality.
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?

A: So many, but one stands out. During a leadership workshop, a girl hesitantly shared her aspirations. Later, she said, “No one ever asked me what I could do until now.” That moment captured everything we stand for—creating spaces where young people see their own potential.

I’ve seen girls who once feared stepping outside their homes now leading community initiatives. I’ve met young people who once struggled to make ends meet now running businesses, mentoring others, and becoming changemakers in their own right. These aren’t just success stories—they’re proof that dreams aren’t just possible; they’re contagious.

𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

A: Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening, adapting, and making space for others to lead.

Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence. Every tough conversation, every setback, every small step forward—it all adds up. Even the smallest efforts ripple outward, creating change we may not immediately see, but that lasts.

And collaboration? It’s not a strategy; it’s a way of life. True partnerships go beyond contracts and funding. They’re built on trust, shared vision, and the willingness to co-create. The most meaningful work happens when we come together—not as separate entities, but as a collective force for change.

𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

A: The people.

W𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐲𝐚?

A: The work doesn’t stop here. The impact will keep growing because the belief that started it all remains strong—change is possible, and it begins with us.

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