Testimonials
Leaders share their experiences with our programs
Ritam Mehta
"Children at the Well taught me about the vast, complex, and ancient history that lies beneath the surface of all world cultures. It gave me the context to understand so much about the world around us, and I feel like I think back on it often as one of the best, most organic, and most immersive educations of my life.
It taught me about myself, my own history, and gave me a lens through which to process my identity that’s made me a more self-possessed and present adult."
Aya Mahmoud
"Joining Children at the Well and becoming a storyteller was life changing. It helped me build confidence and find my voice, especially since I struggled to speak up. I was scared and felt unsure about speaking English since it was my second language. Sharing my stories taught me how to speak in front of others, express my ideas clearly, and believe that my words mattered.
Each story I told pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me feel more comfortable being myself. The support from the community helped me grow as a storyteller and showed me how powerful stories can be in bringing people together."
Aditya Agashe
"Being part of Children at the Well in high school completely changed how I speak in public—it gave me the confidence and storytelling chops that have been huge in helping me write my three bestselling books and command the stage when speaking at conferences.
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Those storytelling skills come in handy practically every day now, from pitching to VCs and winning over customers to getting new talent excited about joining our team."