Vanij
Periwal
12 years old.
Already asking what he can change.
From building smart blind sticks for visually impaired students to bringing literature to life in the classroom, Vanij uses curiosity, technology and creativity to create opportunities for others.
One began with mobility. One began with learning.
SMART BLIND STICK FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Smart Blind Stick
Technology → Accessibility
Ten working ultrasonic-sensing sticks, built with his brother and donated to students at Sri Rakum School for the Blind.
Explore the projectLITERATURE THROUGH STORYTELLING & PERFORMANCE
Storytelling at Parikrama
Literature → Learning
Two months with a Grade 6 class, turning Robin Hood, Shakespeare and Dickens into reading, role-play and performance.
Explore the projectsmart blind sticks built
approximate cost per stick
students reached through storytelling
schools in Bengaluru