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ECHOES
Of History

Founder

Kai DeBenedictis

The Duty of Remembrance for The Fallen _ Nicholas Paillart & Kai DeBenedictis _ TEDxDubai

Kai DeBenedictis, a Dubai-based teen historian and published writer, has already made waves through his talks, archival research, and curatorial work.

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With Indian, Italian, and American heritage, Kai brings a unique lens to the historical narratives we think we know.

Projects

TEDx

Delivered a talk focused on preserving history through the lens of younger generation to over 100 attendees; only high schooler selected for evening session

Kai Debenedictis at TedX
Roots Across Continents

Documentary

Mapped lineage across 4 continents, analyzed records & personal stories in historical context; screened at Waterfront Indie Film Fest; 1k+ YouTube views

Screening

At WIFF Mumbai’s sixth pre-festival screening, 17-year-old Kai DeBenedictis premiered Roots Across Continents, blending personal heritage and global history in a moving documentary that connected family stories with world events.

Screening
Exhibition

Exhibition

Hosted school exhibition for ~1.1K attendees, highlighting French WWII veterans’ stories; delivered speech & earned front-page Khaleej Times coverage

Internships

Researched global spread of Indian Rupee at Sarmaya Arts Foundation in India and Enhanced English visitor tours & created content with Director Professor Timothy Christopher Verdon at Opera del Duomo in Santa Croce Italy.

Internship India
Kai community service

Literary Festival

Featured as 1 of 8 youth authors & launched debut novel to 120 people at Emirates LitFest; moderated panels ('23–'25), engaging authors & audiences

JESS Community Outreach

The JESS (Jumeirah English Speaking School) Community in Dubai is a diverse group of students, staff, and families from around the world who are part of a leading not-for-profit international school

Kai with Jess Kids
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