Faridah Lakhani: Epitomising self-learning and personal growth

Aanya dreams of becoming a global music icon and spreading peace through music to make our world a better place. Introduced to the piano at the age of five by her mother, Aanya has always been a quick learner and enjoys music immensely.

Kelvin Bagthariya, DP2 student at Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, believes the Academy has changed his mindset, teaching him to become independent, improving his self-esteem and allowing him to pursue his passion to make a positive change in his community.

Passionate about animal rights, Shaivya Arya has used every opportunity possible to learn how to care for animals. “To save an innocent creature’s life, to help animals. It is time we make this a better world for us, for them, for all.”

Anjum Budhwani always wanted to teach at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, and has brought the same energy into her teaching since her first day. Every day at the Academy has been special for her. “Compassion builds a strong relationship between teacher and student,” she says.

Sincere, kind and down-to-earth. These are some of the words many at the Academy have repeatedly used to describe the Diploma Coordinator at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

Jemin Patel’s journey to where he is now is the result of hard work and passion, values he picked up during his time at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. Now, he's working at one of Canada's top accounting and consulting firms, still standing by the notion, "hard work always wins."