THE SPARK WITHIN: True Stories of Ordinary People Igniting Extraordinary Social Change (Anthologies by writers with shared experiences, professions, interests or lifestyles)

The 30 authors of this anthology 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.

‘The Spark Within’ 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.

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

Edited by Amit Suri

Foreword by Vinay Somani