How Community Support Sent Suhani to the Vilnius International Project Olympiad
At The Empowered Foundation, we believe in the power of community to uplift young people with talent, vision, and purpose. Today, we are delighted to celebrate an inspiring achievement made possible through the generosity and unity of the Exupery International School community.
We are proud to share that our G11 scholarship student, Suhani Sahu, has been selected as a finalist at the Vilnius International Project Olympiad (VILIPO) — a prestigious international competition that brings together young innovators solving real-world challenges.
Her journey to this stage was made possible thanks to direct community donations following our call to action shared through Toddle and other school communication channels.
Your contributions funded Suhani’s travel, accommodation, and participation fees — allowing her to represent Exupery and Latvia on an international scientific stage.
A Finalist at VILIPO: Innovation With Impact
Suhani’s engineering project,
“Enhancing Earthquake Resilience in Stilt Houses: Experimental Investigation,”
is a remarkable demonstration of her scientific talent and her deep commitment to sustainability and community safety.
Her project investigates how to improve the stability and resilience of homes built on stilts in earthquake-prone regions — a topic with real-world, life-saving implications for vulnerable communities.
Being selected as a finalist for VILIPO is an extraordinary achievement and speaks to Suhani’s dedication, creativity, and scientific excellence.
A Heartfelt Thank You to the EIS Community
We extend our deepest gratitude to every parent, student, teacher, and member of the EIS community who responded to our call for support.
Through your donations via Toddle and other communication networks, you made Suhani’s participation in this international event possible.
Your generosity shows what a community can achieve when it believes in the potential of its students.
This is the heart of The Empowered Foundation:
✨ creating opportunities
✨ supporting student dreams
✨ empowering young changemakers
Cheering for Suhani!
Suhani will compete in Vilnius from May 1–5, 2025, and we could not be prouder.
We know she will shine — through her scientific insight, her dedication, and the courage to innovate for a better world.
Congratulations, Suhani!
We believe in you, and we are cheering for you every step of the way.