The 30 authors of ‘THE SPARK WITHIN: True Stories of Ordinary People Igniting Extraordinary Social Change’ represent a powerful collection of individuals who are bringing social change, either through their impact-driven organisations or as independent changemakers. Each one of them is a vibrant link in the fabric of compassion and transformation.

Like sparks that ignite movements, their short stories reflect the lives they’ve touched, the communities they’ve engaged with, and the changes they’ve inspired. Their stories capture the essence of their unique, on-the-ground experiences, woven together to inspire, to provoke reflection, and to give voice to the diverse journeys undertaken in the pursuit of a better world.

This anthology is about real people, sharing real experiences, and creating real impact. It is about Changemakers—and their experiences are more than just recollections; they are the heartbeat of a growing community. These narratives offer insight into the challenges, triumphs, and quiet revolutions that shape not only their own lives but also those of the people they serve. Encapsulating hope and despair, laughter and learning, setbacks and breakthroughs—this book preserves their journeys for current and future generations to read, relate to, and be inspired by.

Authors – Anita Goyal, Bharati Dasgupta, Bhavesh Dhimant Ponda, Chanda Kathuria, Chinu Kwatra, Dr Anil K Luniya, Dr Prasanna Sunil Menon, Dr Shelly Batra, Geeta Muchhala, Prof. Indira Dasgupta Cherukuri, Jesson Jose, Karon Shaiva, Maulik Chauhan, Mahendra Mehta, Naresh Chheda, Nilam Kabra Lahoti, Nirmala Peters-Mehendale, Percy Ghaswala, Ramakant Shivnarayan Agrawal, Ramita Mehta, Roshani Shenazz Nadirshah, Rushabh Turakhia, Shibani Dasgupta Jain, Smita Zankar, Sona Kumar, Sushmeetha B. Bubna, Svetlana Pinto, Vandana Shashikant Pawar, Vijay Lalla, Vinita Gursahani Singh

Edited by Amit Suri