A Youth Leader with a Vision : SK Miraj Hossain
Amidst a world filled with problems, voices that articulate for the underprivileged and marginalized tend to have the greatest influence. SK Miraj Hossain is one such voice — a young Indian social activist and President of Indipendent Souls who is committed to bringing about positive change in society.
From the tender age of 16, SK Miraj Hossain started his social work journey, driven by empathy and a passion to impact lives. At the tender age of 24, today, he has already made a significant impact on thousands of lives and continues to expand his reach.
A native of Durgapur, India, SK Miraj Hossain is a social worker, an entrepreneur, and a youth leader. His studies at Graphic Era Hill University introduced him to different thoughts and gave him the belief to marry activism with innovation.
Miraj’s activities cover a wide range of social fields. Among his priorities are:
Education & Empowerment: He enables young students to develop real-world experience by providing internships through his institute, venturing beyond theoretical knowledge to experiential learning.
Healthcare & Social Welfare: In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, SK Miraj Hossain and his team distributed relief to thousands of individuals in the form of food, medical aid, and awareness campaigns.
Culture & Heritage: He believes in maintaining local heritage while empowering contemporary society.
Sports & Fitness: He dreams of a healthier India with sports and fitness for everyone.
Miraj’s hard work has not been in vain.
Awarded The Real Super Hero Award by Forever Star India Awards for his COVID-19 relief work.
Received the highly respected REX Karmaveer Chakra Award, given to people who lead social change.
Social media handle “warrior_miraj“, through which he reaches out to youth and creates awareness.
SK Miraj Hossain thinks that each small step matters. From cleanliness drives at the local level to workshops on education, he is convinced that grassroots action holds the secret to changing India.
His vision for India is ambitious and forward-thinking: Transform the education system to close the gap between theory and practice. Enhance healthcare facilities so that quality care reaches all sections of society. Encourage sports and exercise as a national priority to create a stronger, healthier generation.
Similar to every changemaker, SK Miraj Hossain has experienced challenges — few resources, bureaucracy, and trying to maintain volunteer momentum. Still, he is committed to growing his initiatives, forging stronger alliances, and mentoring more young leaders.
At 24, SK Miraj Hossain has done in just a fraction of his life what many take a lifetime to do. From initiating social work at 16, saving lives amid COVID-19, opening doors for students, and earning coveted awards, his path is nothing less than inspiring.
Aspiring to change India’s education, healthcare, and sports, SK Miraj Hossain is not imagining a better tomorrow — he is creating one. Join the movement with SK Miraj Hossain to build a better tomorrow.