Press & Media
Daily Point of Light
Texas Teen Empowers Global Youth Through STEM Education
Daily Point of Light #8066 honors Yuvi Parmar for founding Empower and Connect, a youth-led nonprofit advancing STEM education and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the globe. The feature highlights his leadership in developing coding and 3D modeling workshops for students in Kenya, water filtration projects in India, and literacy programs in Texas.
New India Abroad
How a Texas-Based Nonprofit is Driving Global Change
New India Abroad spotlights Empower and Connect, founded by Yuvi Parmar, for its international initiatives addressing water and sanitation challenges in Kenya and India. The article highlights how youth-led innovation, STEM education, and public health collaboration are empowering underserved communities and shaping the next generation of global leaders.
Katy Times
Local Student-Led Nonprofit Leads Two Global Initiatives
Katy Times spotlights Empower and Connect, founded by Yuvi Parmar, for launching two global projects advancing education and public health in underserved communities. The article details the organization’s Inventor Workshops in Kenya, which teach 3D design and engineering to youth, and the Water Filter Project in India and Kenya, providing safe, affordable filtration systems to families in need.
The Professor Kev Show
Students Leading Change: The Empower and Connect Story
Yuvi Parmar and Elvin Li joined The Professor Kev Show to discuss how Empower and Connect, a student-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is empowering youth through technology, education, and public health initiatives. The interview highlights their mission to create scalable impact across communities in Kenya, India, and the United States through student-led innovation.
The Talk of the Town
America’s Texas-Based Empower & Connect: Where Creativity Meets Impact
In this feature essay, Yuvi Parmar shares the story behind Empower and Connect, the youth-led nonprofit he founded to bridge global inequities through creativity and innovation. Published in The Talk of the Town, the article highlights the organization’s journey from local projects in Houston to international initiatives in Kenya, India, Pakistan, and beyond—each uniting young leaders in service, sustainability, and social impact.
Bold Journey Magazine
Meet Yuvi Parmar — Connecting Creativity with Global Impact
Bold Journey featured Yuvi Parmar, Founder and President of Empower and Connect, in an in-depth interview on youth leadership, innovation, and purpose. In this feature, Yuvi discusses how the nonprofit grew from a local service effort into an international network spanning the U.S., Kenya, India, Dubai, Australia, and beyond—empowering students to design community-driven solutions. The conversation explores adaptability, people-centered leadership, and systems thinking as core principles behind building sustainable, youth-led change.
Victorious By Design Magazine
Meet Yuvi Parmar — Connecting Creativity with Global Impact
Empower and Connect: Where Creativity Meets Impact
Featured in VBD Magazine’s Humanitarian Feature, Yuvi Parmar shared the story of founding Empower and Connect, a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers youth to drive innovation in education, health, and sustainability. The article spotlights global initiatives such as the Inventor Workshops in Kenya, the Water Filter Project in India, and the Free Library installation in Texas — all designed and led by students. It also highlights the organization’s youth-run structure, mentorship model, and growing network of international chapters dedicated to creating meaningful, scalable change.
Comprehensive Media Portfolio
Featured across 50+ major media outlets, recognized with national and international awards, including the Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award and direct recognition from Points of Light CEO and President Jennifer Sirangelo, etc.
Also published in leading academic journals — full list and updates of additional media coverage, awards & recognition, conferences, publications, and scholarships & academic awards coming February 2026.
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