Celebrating the Power of Volunteers: Sampoorna Shiksha at the iVolunteer Awards 2025

We are proud to share that Sampoorna Shiksha was named a Finalist at the iVolunteer Awards 2025 in the category Leader in Volunteer Engagement.

This recognition reflects the heart of our work, the volunteers who show up with consistency, compassion, and a deep belief in the transformative power of education. Across classrooms, communities, and geographies, our volunteers continue to be catalysts of change, creating learning spaces that are inclusive, joyful, and impactful.

A particularly special moment for our organisation was seeing Rekha Sriram, our Overseas Volunteer Leader, named a Finalist in the Volunteer Hero category.

Based in Dubai, Rekha has played a pivotal role in building and sustaining Sampoorna Shiksha’s global volunteer ecosystem. Over the last four years, her leadership has enabled:

• 1,000+ volunteers to engage meaningfully

• Partnerships with 7+ schools in Dubai

• Direct impact on 1,000+ students in India, through both in-person and virtual learning initiatives

What sets Rekha’s work apart is not just the scale of engagement, but the intent behind it. She has nurtured a culture of empathy, responsibility, and purpose, helping young people understand that service is not about charity, but about solidarity and shared growth. Through her mentorship, volunteers learn that even small, consistent actions can create lasting change.

This recognition is a tribute to Rekha’s vision, commitment, and the strong volunteer-led model she has helped build, one that bridges geographies while keeping children and classrooms at the centre.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers, partners, donors, supporters, and the iVolunteer team for believing in our work and walking alongside us on this journey.

As this milestone reaffirms, strong volunteer engagement is not an add-on—it is the foundation of sustainable impact.

Congratulations, Rekha. Your impact truly travels beyond borders.