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Kitaab turns paper waste into lasting notebooks, building a recycling-first community that gives learning materials a second life.

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OUR IMPACT

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Students across India and UAE

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THE KITAAB JOURNEY

Tracing our steps from a simple idea to a global initiative.

March 2023

The Beginning

Founded to refurbish old notebooks into new 'Kitaabs' by hand, prioritizing reusing over recycling.

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Aug 2023

Summer Paper Drive

Collected 1.5 tons of paper, successfully recycling 938 kgs.

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Nov 2023

GEMS Road to COP28 2023

Featured in GEMS Education's Road to COP28 media coverage, spotlighting youth-led sustainability action ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in the UAE.

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Charity

Library Donations

Donated 4 cartons of storybooks to Operation Smiles and 200 storybooks to Alphonsa Charity Library, Chennai.

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Nov 2024

Winter Paper Drive

Collected almost 1.8 tons of paper, successfully recycling 1017 kgs.

May 2025

GUIS Awareness Campaign

Conducted an awareness talk show at GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi on saving paper and sustainability for grades 6-8.

Ongoing

Youth Leadership Club

Running a dedicated school club in GUIS for grades 6-8 to engage young minds in our operations.

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How We Build A Kitaab

Our meticulous three-step operational pipeline.

Collect

We meticulously collect notebooks across Abu Dhabi that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Dismantle

Our team immediately gets to work, completely dismantling the collected materials.

Hand-Bind

A specialized subteam hand-binds and staples the salvaged paper into brand new 'Kitaabs'.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Kitaab exists to change the paradigm of access—turning static libraries into thriving ecosystems of shared human knowledge.

Our Mission

Kitaab Organization is a student-led, community-driven project dedicated to reducing paper waste in Abu Dhabi by collecting notebooks and other materials to make handmade 'Kitaabs' for donation to students in need in India.

Our Vision

We aim to expand to other emirates for waste collection and other countries for Kitaab donations, working hard to repurpose paper waste and encourage environmental stewardship in youth.

THE MINDS BEHIND KITAAB

Meet the visionaries empowering global literacy.

Explore the Team

Operations

Nethra Balaji

Nethra Balaji

Founder/CEO

Nethra Balaji

Founder/CEO

A sustainability fein, super passionate about animals when I'm not thinking about nature☘️🩷

Kasvi Raheja

Kasvi Raheja

Chief Operations Officer

Kasvi Raheja

Chief Operations Officer

Hi, I’m Kasvi. I’m a current med student and have been working with Kitaab since 2023. I hope to contribute more and more to Kitaab’s mission of providing everyone with the chance to learn and study.

Hari Ganesh Babu

Hari Ganesh Babu

Chief Distributions Officer

Hari Ganesh Babu

Chief Distributions Officer

STEM Enthusiast by day, environmental advocate always.

Harshit Patil

Harshit Patil

Advisory Operations Lead

Harshit Patil

Advisory Operations Lead

Hi, I am Harshit Patil, a Grade 12 student at Gems UIS. I aspire to pursue a career in mechatronics and am passionate about technology, sustainability, and community-driven initiatives.

Umaiza Ahmed

Umaiza Ahmed

Secretary

Umaiza Ahmed

Secretary

Finance and tech major passionate about teaching, education, and creating content, always eager to collaborate with new people.

Collections

Yash Gupta

Yash Gupta

Head of Collections

Yash Gupta

Head of Collections

I am a Grade 11 CBSE student at Bright Riders School in the UAE, and I am passionate about making a positive social effect. With a broad background in leadership, volunteering, and event planning, I am constantly looking for ways to give back to the community. My goal is to contribute to programs that promote positive change while also developing as a responsible leader.

Aarav Trivedi

Aarav Trivedi

Collections Manager

Aarav Trivedi

Collections Manager

Aarav Trivedi, a 14-year-old award-winning author, writes not under pressure but when his heart calls, drawing inspiration from nature, emotions, and his neurodiverse perspective. His latest series, written through the lens of a neurodivergent child, explores empathy, environmental care, and inner strength. Honored with accolades such as the RobinAge Bright Sparks Award, Literoma Junior Star Award, Visionary Author 2025, and the International Excellence Author Award 2025, Aarav’s works have been featured in several leading platforms, Zoomerang, Beyond The Box, Spectrum The Awareness Project, Enlit Kids and Talking Fingers. Beyond writing, he supports the Kitaab Organisation, redistributing books to underprivileged children, and finds joy in painting, baking, piano, and music. His journey reminds us that neurodiversity is not a limitation but a different brilliance, proving that stories don’t need to shout to be heard — sometimes they only need to whisper, and the world listens.

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Wafa Salman

Head of Quality Check

Wafa Salman

Head of Quality Check

Ensuring every Kitaab meets our highest standards of quality and durability.

Outreach

Kathy Ann

Kathy Ann

Outreach Manager

Kathy Ann

Outreach Manager

Social, approachable, and all about helping where I can.

HR

Jessica Abraham

Jessica Abraham

HR Coordinator

Jessica Abraham

HR Coordinator

Proof that a little madness, a lot of passion, and zero chill can take you places.

Tech

Arvin Das

Arvin Das

Technology Manager

Arvin Das

Technology Manager

I'm Arvin, a tech enthusiast and the Technology Manager at Kitaab. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to enhance our operations and create innovative solutions for our community.

Marketing

Reet Raichandani

Reet Raichandani

Head of Social Media

Reet Raichandani

Head of Social Media

I currently study in 10th grade, at Gems United Indian School. My hobbies are dancing and playing volleyball. I hope to create impactful content for the Kitaab team, and encourage people to be apart of the movement.

Prakhar Sinha

Prakhar Sinha

Graphic Designer

Prakhar Sinha

Graphic Designer

I currently study in the 11th grade, here at Bright Riders School. My hobbies are Drumming and I’m a part-time DJ. I look forward to working with the Kitaab Team and contributing towards society one step at a time.

Harshika Chandrasekar

Harshika Chandrasekar

Graphic Designer

Harshika Chandrasekar

Graphic Designer

I supervise the functionings of our social media, and also help out with the designs for the posts :))

Aysha Mehreen

Aysha Mehreen

Junior Graphic Designer

Aysha Mehreen

Junior Graphic Designer

I’m Aysha, an 8th grader who enjoys bringing ideas to life----whether through reading, designing, or just being curious about the world around me.

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