December 22, 2025: Phoenix Greens School of Learning, a leading K–12 institution in Hyderabad, proudly announces that Sruthi Lakshmi Mannepalli, a Grade 9F student, represented India at the prestigious 1M1B Activate Impact Summit held at the United Nations in Geneva. This rare and remarkable achievement positions Sruthi among a select group of young Indian innovators creating meaningful social impact on a global platform.
At the Summit, Sruthi presented her vision-health initiative “Eye Can Do Wonders”, a project designed to address the critical yet often overlooked issue of early vision detection in children. Developed under the 1M1B Future Foundation, the initiative aims to identify eyesight problems at an early stage, ensure timely access to eye check-ups, provide corrective measures such as glasses, and empower children to reach their full learning potential. Through her mission, Sruthi hopes to eliminate preventable vision barriers so young learners can grow, learn, and thrive confidently.
A reflection of Phoenix Greens’ emphasis on experiential learning, mentorship, and self-expression, Sruthi’s journey extends well beyond her UN representation. She is a multi-talented performer and achiever. She has trained in Kuchipudi for eight years and is just a year away from completing her Junior Diploma. She has performed at celebrated cultural venues like Shilpa Kala Vedika and Ravindra Bharathi. She plays the Veena, has been learning Carnatic music for five years, and has performed at several events. Her creative expression also extends to writing—she contributed an original fictional story titled “Board Games of the Gods” to the school magazine. She is a finalist at the Bowers 18 Under 18 competition and a winner of the school TechFest Competition for her innovation prototype “Clean Bot.”
Sharing her pride, Ms Anju Sharma, Principal of Phoenix Greens School of Learning, said: Sruthi’s achievement on a global platform like the United Nations is both inspiring and incredibly well-deserved. She represents the spirit of curiosity, creativity, and compassion that we strive to nurture at Phoenix Greens. Her commitment to solving a real and pressing problem, children’s eye health, reflects her maturity and passion for social good. We are proud to support her journey and remain committed to nurturing young changemakers who think boldly, act responsibly, and lead with purpose.”
Reflecting on her experience, Sruthi shared, “The smallest change in perspective can open a child’s world to endless possibilities.”
Guided by its belief that learning must prepare students not just for exams but for life, Phoenix Greens School of Learning nurtures an environment where students are encouraged to question, express themselves, take initiative, and lead with confidence. Through experiential learning, strong mentorship, and global exposure, the school equips learners with the skills and mindset required to navigate the future with assurance. Sruthi’s achievement at the United Nations is a testament to Phoenix Greens’ commitment to shaping socially responsible leaders of tomorrow.
