<p>There was awe and inspiration all around as stories of ‘22 in 2022 DH Changemakers’ unfolded in front of them.</p>.<p>The Changemakers, on the other hand, were eager to share their stories.</p>.<p>While woman publisher Aksatha Humchadakatte said that her opinions are now more valued by her peers, D Rangaswamy, a social worker, said that he had never thought he would be recognised for the work he does in some corner of the state.</p>.<p>The families and friends of the Changemakers beamed with pride as the awards were given out. </p>.<p>“After <span class="italic">DH</span> wrote about me, many approached me to share my story. Now, wherever I go, people recognise me. Even when I came to this event, some in the audience recognised me and told me that even though they had seen me on social media, they did not know the work I did until they read my story,” said Asha Swamy, who has performed the final rites of more than 4,000 orphaned bodies.</p>.<p>Kiran Nayak, a specially-abled transgender, had attempted suicide thrice before a reporter at <span class="italic">DH</span>’s sister paper ‘Prajavani’ published his story.</p>.<p>Speaking at the event, he said the award has instilled new enthusiasm to work.</p>.<p>“While we attempt to change the lives of many like us, this award changes our lives for the better. It has added more responsibility”.</p>.<p>Tech advocate Om Shivprakash H L, pad woman of Koppal, Bharati Gudlanur, Darshan Harikant of Hulikutru government school were also amongst this year’s Changemakers.</p>.<p>Rathnamma S, a Soliga woman, noted how this was the first time a woman from her community was being felicitated on a big platform.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>There was awe and inspiration all around as stories of ‘22 in 2022 DH Changemakers’ unfolded in front of them.</p>.<p>The Changemakers, on the other hand, were eager to share their stories.</p>.<p>While woman publisher Aksatha Humchadakatte said that her opinions are now more valued by her peers, D Rangaswamy, a social worker, said that he had never thought he would be recognised for the work he does in some corner of the state.</p>.<p>The families and friends of the Changemakers beamed with pride as the awards were given out. </p>.<p>“After <span class="italic">DH</span> wrote about me, many approached me to share my story. Now, wherever I go, people recognise me. Even when I came to this event, some in the audience recognised me and told me that even though they had seen me on social media, they did not know the work I did until they read my story,” said Asha Swamy, who has performed the final rites of more than 4,000 orphaned bodies.</p>.<p>Kiran Nayak, a specially-abled transgender, had attempted suicide thrice before a reporter at <span class="italic">DH</span>’s sister paper ‘Prajavani’ published his story.</p>.<p>Speaking at the event, he said the award has instilled new enthusiasm to work.</p>.<p>“While we attempt to change the lives of many like us, this award changes our lives for the better. It has added more responsibility”.</p>.<p>Tech advocate Om Shivprakash H L, pad woman of Koppal, Bharati Gudlanur, Darshan Harikant of Hulikutru government school were also amongst this year’s Changemakers.</p>.<p>Rathnamma S, a Soliga woman, noted how this was the first time a woman from her community was being felicitated on a big platform.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>