About 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.