Aarzoo Savla

Experience

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  Helen Keller Foundation

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  External Communications Intern

  I amplified external communications for the USAID Project SAPLING (Sustainable Agriculture and Production Linked to Improved Nutrition Status, Resilience, and Gender Equity) in Bangladesh, underscoring the impact of participatory community-based activities for 280,000+ families vulnerable to climate change. In my work, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop impactful outreach strategies and enhance project visibility, fostering resilience and promoting gender equity in agricultural practices while driving bottom-up sustainable development initiatives. Show less

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  Global Issues Network

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Co-Founder

  I cofounded an organization focused on equity in gender equality, education, healthcare access, sexual education, and climate education, leading weekly meetings and mentoring 35 members while managing five impactful projects. I directed a school-wide Climate Education Week and spearheaded a hydroponic phytoremediation project to enhance the aquatic conditions of Baridhara Lake in Dhaka, collaborating with NGOs, activists, and municipal representatives to drive change.

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  Enactus

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2024

  Convocup CoFounder & Project Lead

  I cofounded and led ConvoCup, a social enterprise enhancing mental wellbeing through meaningful conversations with an innovative reusable cup system, transforming it from a think tank to a thriving initiative impacting over 80 individuals. Over three years, I chaired weekly meetings, shaped long-term strategies, managed five teams, and secured €7,400 in investor funding while collaborating with industry leaders like PwC, Adyen, and Innate Motion. ConvoCup launched at the Global Leadership Exchange and won the Innovation Impulse Award at the SDG Action Day Netherlands in 2024 for its impact on mental health. Show less

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  United Way Mumbai

  Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

  Sustainability Intern on the Suvidha Project

  I contributed to the Suvidha project, a WASH public-private partnership improving urban sanitation for over 400,000 individuals in Mumbai’s slums. The project consists of 16 community sanitation centers and works in collaboration with funding partners Unilever, HSBC, JSW, and BMC Mumbai. I worked on the ground and conducted a comprehensive water risk assessment to evaluate recycling systems. My work also included auditing 75+ accounting sheets and enhancing marketing strategies to boost project visibility and community engagement. Show less

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  University College Utrecht

  May 2024 - now

  Receptionist

  I serve as a primary communication liaison within the university system, where I was selected with an 8% acceptance rate. I manage phone lines to ensure accurate information dissemination and oversee inventory for key administrative services. Additionally, I was a Student Ambassador for UCU, where I was selected to represent the college to prospective students and parents through campus tours, presentations, and events.

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  Trust International B.V.

  Jan 2025 - now

  ESG Intern