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Through a non-profit organizations Kriyā, Malaika works to empower women; victims of sexual violence and disadvantaged teenage girls through adventure sport and outdoor education.<ref name="indiatimes"/><ref name="navhindtimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/scaling-heights-to-better-lives/|title=Scaling heights to better lives | The Navhind Times|publisher=navhindtimes.in|accessdate=2015-12-16}}</ref><ref name="uwcmahindracollege">{{cite web|url=http://uwcmahindracollege.org/blog/kriya-for-nepal-climbing-for-earthquake-relief/|title=UWCMC Blog | Kriyā for Nepal: Climbing for Earthquake Relief|author=UWCMC Blog|publisher=uwcmahindracollege.org|accessdate=2015-12-16}}</ref> She is also the founder of Ekta an organization that works with children from criminally labelled tribal communities through sport and art-based reflection. |
Through a non-profit organizations Kriyā, Malaika works to empower women; victims of sexual violence and disadvantaged teenage girls through adventure sport and outdoor education.<ref name="indiatimes"/><ref name="navhindtimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/scaling-heights-to-better-lives/|title=Scaling heights to better lives | The Navhind Times|publisher=navhindtimes.in|accessdate=2015-12-16}}</ref><ref name="uwcmahindracollege">{{cite web|url=http://uwcmahindracollege.org/blog/kriya-for-nepal-climbing-for-earthquake-relief/|title=UWCMC Blog | Kriyā for Nepal: Climbing for Earthquake Relief|author=UWCMC Blog|publisher=uwcmahindracollege.org|accessdate=2015-12-16}}</ref> She is also the founder of Ekta an organization that works with children from criminally labelled tribal communities through sport and art-based reflection.{{citation needed}} |
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==Awards and Reorganizations== |
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Malaika Vaz | |
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| Born | April 13, 1997 |
| Alma mater | United World Colleges |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, Explorer, Environmentalist, Social Entrepreneur |
Malaika Vaz is a teenage Athlete, Explorer, Environmentalist and Social Entrepreneur from, Goa India and the youngest person to reach both the Antarctica and Arctic at the age of 16.[1][2][3][4]
Personal life
Malaika Vaz was born to Marusha Vaz and Mac Vaz, and has two younger brothers, Mikhail and Marc.[5]
Education
Malaika completed her schooling from Sharada Mandir School in Goa and did her higher education at United World College.
Social Entrepreneurship
Through a non-profit organizations Kriyā, Malaika works to empower women; victims of sexual violence and disadvantaged teenage girls through adventure sport and outdoor education.[2][6][7] She is also the founder of Ekta an organization that works with children from criminally labelled tribal communities through sport and art-based reflection.[citation needed]
Awards and Reorganizations
- Young Environmentalist by Saevus Magazine.
- Brand Ambassador Woodland[8][9]
- Brand Ambassador Victorinox.[10]
References
- ^ "Arctic 2012 Expeditioner Malaika Vaz makes news in India | Students on Ice Blog". studentsonice.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ a b "Goan teen to train women to scale high peaks - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "Riding the crest - SouthKannada - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "What did you do when you were 14? - Life and style". mid-day.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ http://findall-goa.com/specials.php?pgid=65
- ^ UWCMC Blog. "UWCMC Blog | Kriyā for Nepal: Climbing for Earthquake Relief". uwcmahindracollege.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ http://ambassadors.woodlandworldwide.com/ambassadors-photogallery/malaika-vaz-72.html
- ^ "Brand journey from footwear to outdoor gear – Customer Click". customerclick.in. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ "Goa teen is 'friend' of Swiss knife company - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.