Ayesha Khan is a 15-year-old IGCSE-2 student at Westminster International School with a strong passion for debating, public speaking, and advocacy. She has hosted the DSP (Debating Society of Pakistan) All Pakistan National Debating Championship twice. Creativity plays a central role in her advocacy, as she uses art and writing to highlight social issues. Her mental health-focused artwork was displayed at the Spanish Embassy, and she has won competitions such as the Annual Riphah Art Competition while also participating in the Harvard Global Crimson Essay Writing Competition.
Beyond academics, Ayesha is actively involved in volunteer work, including fundraising for cancer patients through Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust. She serves as Secretary of her school’s Medical Club and Art Society, where she helped organise the BLS (Basic Life Skills) program. As a child member of NCRC and its Child Advisory Panel, she advocates for child rights and mental health, with a strong focus on improving healthcare access, mental health support, and creating a child-friendly medical system. With a deep interest in psychiatry, Ayesha takes online courses, engages in virtual shadowing, and is dedicated to making a lasting impact on child healthcare and mental well-being.