New Delhi, Feb 12 : The National Finals of ELevate 2025, the flagship event of Enabling Leadership, concluded on a triumphant note, bringing together over 800 underserved children from across India for an inspiring showcase of talent, resilience, and leadership.
This event marked the end of a six-month journey that began with 10,000 underserved children participating in regional qualifiers. ELevate 2025 provided a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate their abilities in football (EL Play), music (EL Create), and LEGO-based innovation (EL Build). From over 30 regional events held in cities and rural towns to the grand national stage, these children showed that leadership is driven not by circumstances but by opportunity and vision.
The event was inaugurated by Ms. Sumithasri Eranti, Chairwoman of Schaeffler India. Distinguished Guests of Honour included Mr. Ajith Singh, CEO of Feeding India; Mr. Anup Mishra, Senior Director at Oracle Cloud; Mr. Kishore Kumar, India Philanthropies Head at Microsoft; Ms. Ankita from Sony Music; Ms. Sarika from SpaceMatrix; and Mr. Terry Phelan, Technical Director at SUFC, highlighting the collective effort to nurture future leaders.
ELevate 2025 was supported by Feeding India (a Zomato initiative) as the Nutrition Partner and Oyo as the Accommodation Partner, along with McDonald’s and Hangyo ice creams. Enabling Leadership’s programs are backed by Sony Music, FIFA Foundation, Common Goal, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Foundation, Akamai, and several other leading organizations.
Ravi Sonnad, Founder & CEO of Enabling Leadership Global, shared, “This year, we awarded scholarships worth Rs. 25 Lakh to around 200 students who emerged as winners at the National Finals of ELevate 2025. We believe talent should never be hindered by circumstances. Through our scholarship program, we are committed to ensuring that every child can complete their education and pursue their dreams. This is not just financial aid; it is our investment in the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.”
The event also featured thought-provoking panel discussions on crucial topics such as Climate Change, The Future of Jobs, and 21st Century Skills, with insights from subject experts and industry leaders.
Over the course of the two-day event, students participated in mixed-gender football matches, captivating music performances, LEGO innovation showcases, and an engaging treasure hunt.
As ELevate 2025 concluded, one message resonated powerfully – when young minds are given the right platform, they don’t just rise; they ELevate.
Enabling Leadership remains dedicated to empowering children to overcome challenges and aims to expand the reach and impact of its programs in the coming years.
About Enabling Leadership
Enabling Leadership is a global non-profit organization with an ambitious mission to empower 100,000 children by 2030. It equips children from underserved communities with essential Life and Leadership skills, enabling them to break the cycle of poverty and grow into productive and responsible adults.
The organization currently reaches around 10,000 children aged 9-15 across 7 cities and 45 villages in India, Cambodia, Singapore, and Kenya. Its programs utilize the mediums of music (Enabling Leadership Create), football (Enabling Leadership Play), and LEGO-style building blocks (Enabling Leadership Build) to impart 21st-century skills, values, and attitudes, nurturing the role models, global citizens, and change-makers of tomorrow.
