Hasini Manda is the founder of Crafted for a Cause, a youth-led nonprofit that began with a simple idea, turning creativity into kindness. What started as a small effort to make and sell handmade crafts to support local charities has grown into a 501(c)(3) organization that helps students use their talents to give back and make a difference in their communities. Through her leadership, Crafted for a Cause has expanded its mission to include DiscoverTech. This initiative brings creativity and technology together to inspire young people to explore design and innovation as tools for good. Hasini believes that service doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful; it just needs heart, teamwork, and the courage to start something that matters.

“Crafted for a cause operates independently as a non-profit and charity entity. To learn more about our student founder’s research and educational portfolio, visit www.hasinimanda.com.”