Writing for Impact

Work 1-1 with a mentor to craft research articles tackling big questions across culture, economics, health, law, sustainability, or technology.

Win awards and get published by a credible NGO or a major media platform. Start anytime.

Per article: 4 weeks | 7 sessions | Total 20 hours | Grades 8-12

Your journey at a glance

  • Your entire journey—from the schedule to your topic—will be highly tailored. Click here to get in touch and learn more!

  • Once you sign up, brainstorm your topic in a 1-1 session with our founder and get paired with your mentor—a young professional specializing in your field with a Master’s degree or PhD from a prestigious university.

  • Strong arguments start with careful reading. With your mentor, critically examine the sources we curate just for you—reports, newspaper articles, speeches, research papers, video interviews and more.

  • Now that you have a strong argument, you will put pen to paper. Your mentor will help you ensure that you back your claims with evidence, cite correctly, and write persuasively to inspire change among a general audience—not just specialists.

  • Once you finish your article, we’ll work with the NGO to get it published, or help you find the right essay competitions and magazines to submit it to. But your journey doesn’t stop here. Speak 1-1 with our founder to plan future articles and deeper projects.

Choose a topic that’s truly yours.

You have diverse interests. Your project should reflect them all.

We help you weave together your favourite subjects, extracurriculars, hobbies, and social causes into topics that are as unique as you.

Take a look at how some of our alums have done this!

Karthik combined misinformation, literature, and technology to write on online hate speech in the Rohingya crisis.

Riya combined science, education, and innovation to critique current approaches to STEAM education and propose new solutions.

Paarth combined psychology, economics, business, and technology to analyze new startups improving AI-based learning.

Confused about what your topic could be? Book a consultation with our founder to discuss how you can bring your interests together into an authentic and compelling topic!

Go one step further.

After your first article, you may extend your journey with Writing For Impact (Advanced) and write three more articles to build your niche and range.

Here’s a sample of what your portfolio could look like!

Core Theme: Economics

Main Subjects/Passions: Sports, Environment, Technology, Video Games

Article 1: Can Sports Besides Cricket Grow India’s Economy?

Article 2: How Cutting Trees Cuts GDP: A Case Study

Article 3: How Will AI Affect Jobs and Inequality

Article 4: What Can Call of Duty Teach Us About Economics?

Core Theme: Healthcare

Main Subjects/Passions: Biology, History, Literature, International Relations

Article 1: Can Trauma Be Passed Down Genetically?

Article 2: Has India’s Health System Improved since 1947?

Article 3: Does the novel, The Emperor of Maladies misrepresent cancer?

Article 4: COVID Vaccine Wars between US and China

Core Theme: ENVIRONMENT

Main Subjects/Passions: Geography, Economics, Chemistry, Political Science

Article 1: Why Geoengineering is a Bad Idea (Sometimes)

Article 2: Climate Change Is a Human Rights Issue

Article 3: Making A Factory Sustainable: A Case Study

Article 4: Project Tiger: India’s Efforts in Conservation

Core Theme: Technology

Main Subjects/Passions: Philosophy, Finance, Math, Music

Article 1: How Human Can AI Become?

Article 2: Can Crypto Revolutionize Global Finance?

Article 3: Simply Put: The Math Behind Machine Learning

Article 4: How Spotify Democratized Music Production

What makes us special?

Choose a track that works for you

Publish with an NGO or other social impact organization

For students who seek reach, credibility, and the chance to make a direct social impact through a real organization.

Publish on your blog or submit to magazines and essay contests

For those who want to explore without constraints. We’ll share names of relevant magazines and contests with you.

After finishing your first article, you may extend their journey with Writing for Impact (Advanced). In this programme, you will write three more articles at a discounted rate to build your niche and show your range.

Writing For Impact (Advanced) includes 12-14 more sessions spread flexibly over 12 months.

Featured Projects

Our alums emerge confident, curious, and critical. See the magic for yourself!

Karthik Agarwal

Grade 9, Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Lucknow

Karthik explored how social media algorithms intensified the Rohingya Refugee Crisis of 2017, drawing on resources like the Amnesty International Report and the Digital Divide: India Inequality Report 2022.

Riya Kaulwar

Grade 10, 10X International School, Bangalore

Riya tackled the challenges of integrating arts into STEM education. Drawing from her own experiences and historical sources, Riya proposed a novel interdisciplinary model for education.

Testimonials

  • “Most students go to college without purpose. RECO is doing important work in helping students make the most of their time in college."

    Anuja Kohli Mariwala, Education Consultant

  • “The approachability and friendliness of the team made my experience extremely enjoyable. I’ve connected with my mentors even post the program.”

    Aarush Kamdar, Grade 11, Don Bosco International School, Mumbai

  • “I appreciated how flexible they were, prioritizing each student and their specific needs and not burdening them with additional work.”

    Fuad Agha, Grade 12, Reva Independent PU, Bangalore

How To Join

Start with a free 20-minute consultation with our founder, Paritosh Kanoria, to get all your questions answered.