Media and Awards

Recognition for the women behind the work.

FinSpire's work has been recognised by government advisers, national press, youth changemaker platforms and independent award bodies. Every mention below points back to the same thing: women and girls learning to control their own money.

NITI Aayog

Government of India recommendation

The CEO Magazine

National press feature

18 Under 18

Changemaker recognition

2026

National Humanitarian Excellence Award

2025

Youth Empowerment Fund Finalist

Media presence

Covered by newsrooms across India

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Letter of recommendation · 11 March 2026

NITI Aayog, Government of India

Sanjeet Singh, IRS, Senior Adviser at NITI Aayog, wrote a letter of recommendation for FinSpire founder Suhanee Soni — recognising her work bridging financial knowledge gaps for women and girls.

“Her initiative aligns strongly with the vision of inclusive growth and women-led development by promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.”
— Sanjeet Singh, IRS · Senior Adviser, NITI Aayog

✳Recognises practical educational programmes, workshops and outreach initiatives
✳Notes collaboration with educational institutions, industry professionals and community stakeholders
✳Cites a culture of confidence, ambition and self-reliance among those FinSpire serves

Letter of recommendation for Suhanee Soni, founder of FinSpire, from Sanjeet Singh, IRS, Senior Adviser at NITI Aayog, Government of India, dated 11 March 2026 — Full letter, NITI Aayog, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Click to enlarge.

Press coverage

FinSpire in the media

The CEO Magazine · Press release

15-year-old Changemaker Empowers Young Girls through Financial Education

“Suhanee Soni’s initiative, FinSpire, empowers over thousands of girls with financial knowledge and banking access, overcoming cultural barriers and expanding financial literacy across India and beyond.”

By Kunal Sharma · 2 min read

University Unlocked · 18 Under 18 Awards

Suhanee Soni named among 18 Under 18 changemakers

“Founded FinSpire, a global financial literacy organization that has conducted 14 workshops across four countries, partnered with 7 NGOs, and reached 200+ domestic female workers while building a 40+ student team.”

Awards

Honours received

2026

National Humanitarian Excellence Award

Recognised for sustained impact in financial literacy, women's economic empowerment, and community-led outreach across India and international chapters.

2025

Youth Empowerment Fund Finalist

Selected as a finalist for the Youth Empowerment Fund in recognition of FinSpire's youth-led model and its work building a student volunteer network for social change.

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