LFFC Press

Interview in Bangladesh

We would love to share with you a glimpse of the live TV interview we were invited to during our work in Bangladesh. It was our first TV appearance and we were really excited to have the opportunity to talk about our projects and the joy they bring.

Community Announcements: Two sisters helping students around the world

– by Pusha Karin
Two sisters, Fariza and Zehra Ellahi, started a simple initiative to provide academic support to students, which has now grown into a learning model accessible online across different locations.

With exams approaching, Fariza offers free guided study sessions through a platform called Scholars Edge, creating a space for focus, routine, and accountability, along with study tips, guidance, and resources. Zehra’s initiative, Reading Recipe, engages younger students through simple, interactive reading experiences, often paired with a healthy recipe.

Beyond the classroom: Connecting Education to Purpose in Uncertain Times

– by Fariza Ellahi

In a time of disruption and uncertainty, students are no longer just adapting to education systems, they are actively reshaping them.

Community Announcement: Fariza and Zehra Ellahi of Little Founders for Change Honored with Global Humanitarian Award

– by Pusha Karin
Fariza and Zehra Ellahi, sisters and co-founders of Little Founders for Change, were recently recognized with the Global Humanitarian Leader in Service, Education, and Innovation Award by Partenaires – Organisation de Solidarité Internationale, along with Maer Achol, operating under its patronage. Partenaires, based in France, is renowned for supporting vulnerable children and promoting community-led development. The recognition honors individuals who demonstrate collaboration, service, and thoughtful innovation, reflecting the sisters’ dedication to meaningful, lasting impact.

Fariza Ellahi: Empowering Learners, Driving Global Change

– by Fariza Ellahi

Dubai stands at an exciting forefront in education, reimagining what learning can look like. Living here has shown me that education is not only about exams and classrooms, it’s about valuing people and building meaningful connections. I have seen how the city advocates for youth leadership, digital learning, and equal access, encouraging young people like me to take initiative and make an impact across borders.

Community Announcement: Voices of Humanity — Lexington teen mobilizing communities in a digital world

– by Fariza Ellahi

Voices of Humanity is about building an empowered world, where everyone matters. From Lexington, USA to Dhaka, Bangladesh, I spent my past summer exploring how technology can strengthen communities across generations and borders. I’m Fariza Ellahi, a 16-year-old Lexington resident, co-founder of Little Founders for Change, a charity initiative founded in 2017, and editor of Fariza’s Corner, a youth newsletter launched in 2020.
News !
07/03/2020
It’s not just toys, these Dubai children are forwarding memories.
Dubai students deliver toys to needy children in the UAE and around the world.
News !
03/23/2017
One person’s trash is another’s reason to smile.
Two Dubai based youngsters initiate toy collection drive for orphans in Bangladesh.
News !
09/07/2018
Sisters are ‘Little Founders for Change’.
Girls initiate toy drives for underprivileged children here and abroad.
Prothom Alo News (2018): Coverage in Bangladesh.
Fun fact – My primary school teacher received this newspaper at her doorstep when it was published and brought it to school that morning. The students in my class who participated were happy to see our group picture on Gulf News.
Feel free to check out my website farizascorner.com with my monthly newsletters. Fariza’s Corner is a platform where students like you can share recipes, your hobbies and various topics for me to include in my newsletters! You can also take a look at my photography collection if you would like as well.