Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2023, Maya Kirti Nanan, recently paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Ms Nanan received the prestigious Commonwealth Award for her altruistic work as the Founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network. With a grant received from the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, Youth Venture Programme in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Maya established Rahul’s Clubhouse.
At Rahul’s Clubhouse, Maya, whose brother Rahul is on the autism spectrum, trains over 300 youth volunteers and other professionals to engage in activities with autistic people, and advocate for inclusion.
Ms Nanan, who is only 20 years old, impressed Her Excellency with her passion and vision to continue her work for and on behalf of the autistic.
