To empower youth from underprivileged communities by providing them with the resources and opportunities to unlock their true potential.
A world where every young person, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to reach their goals and build a brighter future.
About the Founder
Azkha Mikdhar was just eighteen when her purpose found her. As a curious young girl, she spent her days volunteering at events, drawn by her love for stories and her deep-rooted desire to connect with people. One day, while volunteering at a global robotics competition, she noticed a team competing under no flag, no nation. Whispers confirmed they were refugees.
Despite the odds stacked against them, that team not only competed — they won, defeating some of the world's most advanced teams. In that moment, Azkha realized something profound: if five young refugees could rise to global victory when given a sliver of opportunity, what could thousands more achieve if simply given a chance?
From that spark, Aurora Impact was born — a platform to illuminate the paths of the unheard and unlock their true potential.
Azkha’s journey in leadership has been shaped by service and global impact. She currently serves as Co-Chair of UNESCO’s Education in Emergencies Working Group and is a proud member of the SDG4 Youth & Student Network. She also led AIESEC UAE’s Business Development as a national vice president, inspired by AIESEC’s core belief: peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.
Her life’s motto echoes in her work: " We weren’t born just to serve ourselves — true living begins the moment we help someone else truly live." She believes the world is a canvas — and she intends to paint it in bold, transformative colors.
About Us
Aurora Impact is rooted in a simple, unwavering belief — that every young person deserves a fair shot at life, no matter their circumstance.
Our core philosophy is grounded in empowerment, integrity, kindness, empathy, and responsibility.
We envision a world where refugee and underprivileged youth are invited into workspaces, not as charity, but as rightful contributors. Where basic rights like education and opportunity are no longer privileges to fight for, but norms to expect.
Our dream may seem far-fetched — to see every refugee child in a place of success — but it fuels everything we do. And we know, step by step, it is possible.