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My Journey: From 5 to 15

“What started wth bookmarks became a movement of voce.”

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Age 5

Created 100 handmade bookmarks to rase funds for CACTUS Foundaton Partcpated n the “Stop Chld Sexual Abuse” campagn

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Age 6-7

Became the face of “Don’t Be a Teddy, Speak Up!” campagn Featured n awareness vdeos, award wnnng moves at natonal and nternatonal level, promotng safe touch and consent. Volunteered for the world’s bggest Walkathon to STOP CSA

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Age 8–10

Began my journey n gettng traned and certfed at CACTUS FOUNDATION n frst of ts knd Plot project “Chld Warrors”

SEHER PAHADE

CHILD WARRIOR

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HELLO

I'm Seher,

a 15-year-old advocate for safe childhoods, based between India and the UAE

I’m not just a voice for change — I’m a survivor. My journey through bullying didn’t silence me — it shaped me. It taught me that while children carry the scars, it’s adults who must carry the responsibility.

 

That’s why today, I speak mostly to adults — school leaders, psychologists, parents, educators — training them to take ownership of child safety. I design modules, lead global webinars, and conduct workshops that challenge adults to act with empathy, urgency, and accountability.

 

As the Lead Child Warrior at CACTUS Foundation, my mission is clear: No child should ever feel unsafe, unheard, or unseen.

 

I’ve turned my pain into purpose — so others don’t have to walk through it alone.

 

Because child protection isn’t about rescuing children. It’s about empowering adults to never let harm happen in the first place.

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Media Features & Interviews

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Gulf News Feature (2024)

Seher was featured in Gulf News in a full-length article titled “Meet Dubai’s 14-year-old activist Seher Pahade fighting for safe childhoods globally—one fearless stride at a time”, highlighting her advocacy journey, resilience, and global impact.

Dubai Eye 103.8 FM – Radio Interview

Seher was interviewed by Helen Farmer on “Afternoons with Helen Farmer” where she discussed bullying, child safety, and what drives her mission as a youth changemaker. 

 

Aired on Dubai’s most popular English radio station.

My Journey: From 5 to 10

What started wth bookmarks became a movement of voce.

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Age 5

Created 100 handmade bookmarks to rase funds for CACTUS Foundaton Partcpated n the “Stop Chld Sexual Abuse” campagn

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Age 6-7

Became the face of “Don’t Be a Teddy, Speak Up!” campagn Featured n awareness vdeos, award wnnng moves at natonal and nternatonal level, promotng safe touch and consent. Volunteered for the world’s bggest Walkathon to STOP CSA

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Age 8-10

Began my journey n gettng traned and certfed at CACTUS FOUNDATION n frst of ts knd Plot project “Chld Warrors”

Becoming Me: From 10 to 15

What started wth bookmarks became a movement of voce.

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Age 11-12

Launched podcast seres “Capeless Superheroes” Intervewed global experts lke Jayneen Sanders, Feather Berkower, Dr. Raksht Tandon, and Kmberly Kng Conducted my frst 1-hour workshop on chld sexual abuse preventon for 100+ adult attendees

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Age 13

Youngest speaker at ISPCAN Forum Workshop: “Bullyng Through the Lens of a 13-Year-Old Survvor”

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Age 14-till date

Presented 2 nternatonal poster at ISPCAN Sweden as CACTUS FOUNDATION’s Chld Warror on Dgtal Chldhoods and Trauma Informed Practces Desgned modules, traned and senstzed over 2,000+ ndvduals across Inda and globally. Lead school workshops on bullyng preventon, gender senstvty, and dgtal safety for Adult populaton and peers too

Becoming Me

The Formative Years (10–15)

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Age 11-12

Launched podcast seres “Capeless Superheroes” Intervewed global experts lke Jayneen Sanders, Feather Berkower, Dr. Raksht Tandon, and Kmberly Kng Conducted my frst 1-hour workshop on chld sexual abuse preventon for 100+ adult attendees

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Age 13

Youngest speaker at ISPCAN Forum Workshop: “Bullyng Through the Lens of a 13-Year-Old Survvor”

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Age 14-tll date

Presented 2 nternatonal poster at ISPCAN Sweden as CACTUS FOUNDATION’s Chld Warror on Dgtal Chldhoods and Trauma Informed Practces Desgned modules, traned and senstzed over 2,000+ ndvduals across Inda and globally. Lead school workshops on bullyng preventon, gender senstvty, and dgtal safety for Adult populaton and peers too

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