Attaan Bhatti

Ataan Bhatti is an aerospace engineering student at UC San Diego and the International President of the Child Leadership Council (CLC), which he co-founded to fight child labor and create educational opportunities for children in the U.S. and Pakistan. Witnessing the harsh realities faced by children from a young age, Ataan has dedicated his life to removing barriers to learning and empowering youth to reach their full potential.

His leadership journey began at six, when he co-founded Kids for Safety to promote road safety, and expanded to advocacy against child marriages and for girls’ education by age eleven. Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, he launched the “Pen for Peace” campaign, engaged in classical music performances honoring human rights defenders, and led a five-year fundraising effort supporting children working in brick kilns.

At Beaconhouse School System in Pakistan, Ataan excelled academically while taking on leadership roles as Class Prefect, Electronic Media Club lead, and advocate for child rights. His international experiences across Southeast Asia and the Middle East enriched his understanding of global human rights issues.
At Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Ataan has continued to excel academically and through service. He served on a board for a body improvement initiative, participated on the volleyball team, and supported incoming freshmen as a member of Link Crew, helping students adjust to high school, a mission inspired by his own experiences as an immigrant navigating a new educational system.

Ataan’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, education, and social impact. Through CLC and his numerous initiatives, he amplifies the voices of marginalized children and creates pathways for them to thrive, learn, and lead.