At an age when most teenagers are balancing school and discovering new interests, 14-year-old Myraa Khattar has chosen to invest much of her time in something else: community service.

Over the past several years, her work has been centred on youth leadership, education, inclusion and volunteerism.

At the age of six, she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders, an experience that introduced her to hospitals, treatment and uncertainty at a stage of life usually associated with a carefree childhood. Rather than defining her ambitions, those years shaped her perspective on resilience, empathy and the importance of community support.

Where others see a mat, she sees a podium. Myraa’s journey through state- and national-level yoga championships, crowned with two gold medals, has been not just a pursuit of posture, but of poise.

Her passion for STEM has led to recognition from NASA, ISRO scientists, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras, while appreciations from Microsoft have affirmed her belief that experiences and the joy of giving are among the richest luxuries one can own.

Myraa currently serves as the President of the volunteer-led South Asian Model United Nations organisation, founded by Ms Rianne Saliba. Beyond organising conferences, she works with a team of student volunteers to design initiatives that encourage civic engagement, leadership and community participation. Through youth summits, mentorship programmes and service-led collaborations, the organisation creates opportunities for young people to develop the confidence and skills to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Her commitment to service extends beyond the conference room. As a Student Coach and School Representative, Myraa has mentored fellow students while also coaching underprivileged children through volunteer-led educational initiatives, helping them strengthen foundational academic skills and build confidence in their learning.

She has collaborated with students in the United Kingdom on cross-cultural community service projects that promote education, youth leadership and global citizenship.

Her interest in education extends to open knowledge. As a volunteer Wikipedia editor, she contributes to improving publicly accessible information, and as a UNICEF Reporter, she empowers youth journalism and documents stories that encourage dialogue around issues affecting children and adolescents.

Inclusion remains a recurring theme throughout her work. For a volunteer-led community, Myraa authored a book for neurodivergent children to encourage understanding, acceptance and self-confidence. More recently, she has been working with Komal Khetal on an anti-bullying initiative that focuses on awareness, education and practical conversations around respectful behaviour in schools.

Across these different roles, one pattern becomes clear. Whether she is mentoring students, leading volunteers, contributing to educational platforms or advocating for safer learning environments, Myraa approaches leadership as a form of service rather than recognition.

She credits her journey to God’s grace, the unwavering support of her family, the guidance of her mentors and the many communities that have trusted her with opportunities to contribute. For Myraa Khattar, the sky is not the limit when there are footprints on the moon.

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