{"id":42203,"date":"2025-04-01T07:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T01:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&#038;p=42203"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:40:14","slug":"with-22000-raised-and-counting-teen-artist-arsh-pal-is-on-a-mission-to-paint-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/with-22000-raised-and-counting-teen-artist-arsh-pal-is-on-a-mission-to-paint-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"With $22,000 raised and counting, teen artist Arsh Pal is on a mission to paint with purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>(April 1, 2025)<\/strong>\u00a0For 15-year-old Arsh Pal, the path has always been clear, paint with purpose, give with heart. What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into a powerful movement of creativity, compassion, and community impact. At the tender age of eight, Arsh did something extraordinary. He sold his artwork and donated his very first $1,000 to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital in the U.S. that treats and defeats childhood cancer at no cost to families. That milestone marked the beginning of a journey that has now spanned seven years, during which Arsh has raised over $22,000 for various charitable causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI do my art knowing I can help people in need, which gives me a sense of fulfillment,\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Diana awardee tells <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/global-indian-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6-PiwouH4m\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6-PiwouH4m\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by ArtbyArsh (@artbyarsh)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><b>A brush with empathy<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born in Davenport, Iowa, Arsh was raised in a family that values service and kindness. His mother works as an occupational therapist, and it was through accompanying her to the nursing home where she worked that Arsh was introduced to a world in need of joy and human connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There, he witnessed the loneliness that often hangs over the elderly like a quiet fog. But Arsh quickly realized he could do something about it. Through friendly conversations, therapy games, and eventually his artwork, he began brightening their days. \u201cI teach art lessons to people of all ages to help them with their recreational activities,\u201d remarks the youngster adding, \u201cArt is a healing method that can bring happiness and a sense of achievement.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFEOd8suMSZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFEOd8suMSZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by ArtbyArsh (@artbyarsh)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><b>The first $1,000: A turning point at eight<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What truly set Arsh\u2019s journey apart was his desire to turn his talent into tangible impact. At just eight years old, he set a goal that would seem ambitious for anyone, let alone a child, and that was to raise $1,000 for St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital. \u201cInitially, people thought I wouldn\u2019t be able to do it, but I put all my heart into it,\u201d he recalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a determination that defied his age, Arsh sold his paintings to local supporters. After reaching the $1,000 goal, he didn\u2019t just feel proud, he felt transformed. That early success fueled his mission, and he hasn\u2019t looked back since. Over the years, he has continued to raise funds for St. Jude, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and many other organisations dedicated to helping those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42211\" style=\"width: 471px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42211\" class=\"wp-image-42211 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh-300x296.webp\" alt=\"Indian youth | Arsh Pal | Global Indian\" width=\"461\" height=\"455\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh-300x296.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh.webp 473w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 461px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 461\/455;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42211\" class=\"wp-image-42211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh-300x296.webp\" alt=\"Indian youth | Arsh Pal | Global Indian\" width=\"461\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh-300x296.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pal_Arsh.webp 473w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsh Pal after raising some more fund for St. Jude Hospital in 2023<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Art for auction, and hearts won<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many of Arsh\u2019s paintings are sold through Instagram and Facebook, his work has also found its way into charity auctions, where it has fetched remarkable sums. In one standout moment, two of his pieces sold for $5,000 each, his highest accomplishment as an artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for Arsh, the money is only part of the story. His artistic growth is constant, and he is now taking advanced painting lessons to improve his technique and deepen his creative voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42208\" style=\"width: 702px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42208\" class=\"wp-image-42208 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Indian youth | Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"692\" height=\"521\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1280x964.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-980x738.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 692px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 692\/521;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42208\" class=\"wp-image-42208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Indian youth | Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"692\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-1280x964.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-980x738.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/451592578_1017320760402332_3515420656651066387_n.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Arsh&#8217;s creation at an auction<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Teaching with heart<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arsh\u2019s commitment to giving isn\u2019t limited to fundraising. For over five years, he has volunteered at nursing homes, leading art lessons for residents, many of whom are elderly or living with disabilities. Teaching them has been a humbling experience, helping Arsh build not only confidence but also empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTeaching them has been a learning experience for me,\u201d he says. \u201cIt taught me how to be more confident, respectful, responsible, and kind. It\u2019s harder to teach senior people or those with disabilities, but it\u2019s also more rewarding,\u201d The residents have formed bonds with him, often looking forward to his visits and lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42210\" style=\"width: 764px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42210\" class=\"wp-image-42210 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Arsh with seniors \" width=\"754\" height=\"565\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1080x810.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1280x960.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-980x735.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 754px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 754\/565;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42210\" class=\"wp-image-42210 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Arsh with seniors \" width=\"754\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1080x810.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-1280x960.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-980x735.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/487192034_1230508389083567_4947248026984048343_n-1.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsh with seniors after one of the teaching sessions<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Leading the way for young changemakers<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arsh is also a voice for youth leadership in service. As a member of both the Giving Tuesday movement and the Loukoumi Foundation, he works to inspire young people to use their passions for a greater cause. As the board member of the Loukoumi Foundation\u2019s Good Deed Council, he mentors students to discover how even small acts of kindness and utilising their hobbies for the good of others can ripple outward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His message to young changemakers is simple but powerful. \u201cFind out what you are good at and use that to help people. It doesn\u2019t need to be something big. Even holding the door open or giving someone a compliment can make a difference.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42216\" style=\"width: 648px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42216\" class=\"wp-image-42216 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-921x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"709\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-921x1024.webp 921w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-270x300.webp 270w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-768x854.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1381x1536.webp 1381w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1080x1201.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1280x1424.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-980x1090.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-480x534.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal.webp 1841w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 638px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 638\/709;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42216\" class=\"wp-image-42216 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-921x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-921x1024.webp 921w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-270x300.webp 270w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-768x854.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1381x1536.webp 1381w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1080x1201.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-1280x1424.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-980x1090.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal-480x534.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh_Pal.webp 1841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsh Pal<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Awards and recognition<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of Arsh\u2019s work has earned him international acclaim. His long list of awards includes the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, the International Star Kids Award, India\u2019s High Flyer 50, and the National Thomas Jefferson Award. Among all these honours, the one that stands out most is the prestigious Princess Diana Award from the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m inspired by Princess Diana\u2019s work for the community,\u201d he says. Her quote, \u2018Young people have the potential to change the world\u2019 has really stuck with him. It\u2019s a philosophy that has guided Arsh\u2019s journey and continues to fuel his mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42207\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42207\" class=\"wp-image-42207 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"696\" height=\"524\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1280x964.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-980x738.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/524;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42207\" class=\"wp-image-42207 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"696\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-1280x964.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-980x738.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/428712280_923838219750587_6485886528002670018_n.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsh Pal at the KCRG-TV9\u00a0 award function where he was chosen and awarded with the National <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">Thomas Jefferson<\/span><\/span><\/span> award out of all nine honourees<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Plans for future<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 9th grader at the Plainfield North High School in Illinois dreams of pursuing biology or medicine, he knows that painting and philanthropy will always remain a part of his identity. His father who is from Hyderabad, while mother from Indore have instilled in him values of humility, hard work, and giving back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen I do good, it really motivates me to keep doing art and keep helping the community,\u201d he says. And that motivation is the lifeblood of everything he does.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42206\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42206\" class=\"wp-image-42206 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal.webp\" alt=\"Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"453\" height=\"708\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal.webp 654w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal-192x300.webp 192w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal-480x749.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 453px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 453\/708;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42206\" class=\"wp-image-42206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal.webp\" alt=\"Arsh Pal | Global Indian \" width=\"453\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal.webp 654w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal-192x300.webp 192w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arsh-Pal-480x749.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-42206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsh Pal with family<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Arsh Pal\u2019s world, every canvas is more than just colour and form. It\u2019s a conduit of hope, a message of kindness, and a powerful reminder that when art meets heart, even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Arsh Pal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artbyarsh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/artbyarsh\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/global-indian-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fascinating Stories<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(April 1, 2025)\u00a0For 15-year-old Arsh Pal, the path has always been clear, paint with purpose, give with heart. What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into a powerful movement of creativity, compassion, and community impact. At the tender age of eight, Arsh did something extraordinary. He sold his artwork and donated his very first $1,000 to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital in the U.S. that treats and defeats childhood cancer at no cost to families. That milestone marked the beginning of a journey that has now spanned seven years, during which Arsh has raised over $22,000 for various charitable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":42219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,3054],"story-tag":[8143,3492,4430],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Arsh Pal: Painting with Purpose, Giving with Heart<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"15-year-old Arsh Pal has beein painting with purpose since he was 8, and has raised over $22,000 for various charitable causes, and counting.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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