Kayana Monga of Shiv Nadar School Noida, Honored as Asia-Pacific Recipient of the First-Ever IB Community Inspiration Award by the International Baccalaureate

We are incredibly proud to announce that Kayana Monga a Diploma Programme student at Shiv Nadar School Noida, has been Honored as Asia-Pacific Recipient of the First-Ever IB Community Inspiration Award by the International Baccalaureate - a global honor recognizing individuals who advance the IB mission through meaningful local impact. Kayana’s recognition marks a significant moment for youth leadership in India.

She was honored for founding Project Muskan, a rural mental health initiative that has reached over 500 children around Delhi, identified more than 40 cases of suicidal ideation, and connected vulnerable children to professional care. Her advocacy has also drawn recognition from the Delhi Health Ministry and the Chief Minister.

Beyond mental health, Kayana has contributed to UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children report, led sustainability efforts, and driven community service initiatives.

Kayana Monga remarked, “To receive this award is to be reminded that awareness carries obligation, and that meaningful change begins when care deepens into responsibility.”

Kayana’s success reflects the strong values of hard work and ambition that we nurture at Shiv Nadar. We are delighted to see our students striving for greatness and representing our school community with pride.

She will be formally honored at the Asia-Pacific IB Global Conference in Mumbai in March 2026.