Kyra Kishore, one of the National Leaders Collective’s (NLC) leaders of the month, is a Students for Life of America (SFLA) Student Spokesperson attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Learn more about Kishore’s activism below.  

Seeing how abortion directly affects our community and those around us inspired me to take an active part in the pro-life movement. It is not possible to be a witness to the horrors of the abortion industry and sit back and watch. My first experience as a pro-lifer involved watching a woman walk into the local Pittsburgh abortion facility to receive Chemical Abortion Pills. After witnessing the pain and hurt caused by the abortion industry for both the baby and mother, I knew I needed to be an active advocate for Life.  

In less than two years, I have become all-in for the pro-life movement. It started with me volunteering for Let Them Live and then joining the NLC as a Students for Life Action (SFLAction) State Captain. After being a part of NLC last year and seeing the impact it had on me, I knew I wanted to come back to learn more and understand how we can end abortion and empower women. This past summer, I interned for National Right to Life and helped grow their TikTok followers from 60 to more than 1,000. Social media is critical and a huge part of my conversion story, so I understand the necessity for pro-lifers to spread the loving message of Life online. This is why I wanted to apply as a spokesperson this year, to grow and continue changing hearts and minds online.  

As a spokesperson, social media plays a crucial role in what I do. This past month, I spoke at a Pro-Life India webinar on the importance of social media in the pro-life movement. As an Indian, it matters what happens to preborn children in the place where my parents grew up. Through this webinar speaking opportunity, I equipped over 50 young pro-lifers in India to utilize social media to change hearts and minds worldwide.  

SFLA is amazing at equipping pro-lifers not only to grow in knowledge but also to grow in confidence to build a culture of Life. I am excited to continue with this growth this year through mentorship and conversations with other amazing and driven NLC fellows. 

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