Varsha Yajman is an Indian-Australian youth advocate who passionately works at the intersection of race, mental health, and climate justice. Currently studying law and politics at the University of Sydney, she also works as a paralegal at Equity Generation Lawyers, an organisation focused on climate change litigation. Varsha is dedicated to using her platform to amplify South Asian voices, ensuring that her community feels represented and empowered.

Her advocacy journey began in 2019 when she became an organiser for School Strike for Climate, helping to mobilise over 350,000 people across Australia. In 2020, she took on the role of Schools Co-ordinator for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, leading sessions on climate justice for high school students. Her contributions to youth mobilisation and climate action have earned her significant recognition, including being named one of the 100 Women Resetting the World by Women’s Agenda in 2021, and one of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030 by Urban List in 2022. Varsha was also a coordinator at Sapna South Asian Climate Solidarity, a collective for climate justice in the South Asian diaspora in Australia working to shift colonial narratives about climate change.

In addition to her activism, Varsha co-hosts the podcast Not to be Controversial, aimed at creating a space for young South Asians to connect, share experiences, and feel represented. Drawing from her lived experiences, She continues to advocate for climate justice, mental health awareness, and the empowerment of underrepresented voices, making a significant impact both within her community and beyond.