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July-2021
June-2021
Mariam on the Forbes Next 1000 List
March-2021
GRID C-corp formed - Gaming Revolution for International Development (replaces previous LLC)
April-2020
Grid Featured By ABC7 News
“Video game aims to bust coronavirus myths”
April-2020
CoronaCombat Launched
CoronaCombat – A digital game that raises awareness and provides accurate information on the new coronavirus and related COVID-19 disease. The game not only provides players with useful and reliable information but also empowers them to question misinformation.
March-2020
EarthFenders Launched
EarthFenders – Defenders of the Earth is a mobile game that helps learners understand the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers learners to take appropriate actions to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
February-2020
The GW Hatchet
“Alumna develops app to teach empathy for animals”
Mariam interviewed by The GW Hatchet on animal welfare game KritterKneads
February-2020
GRID Covered By ABC7 News
Mariam Nusrat’s interview with ABC7 News on “The power of games: Global team busts menstrual myths using educational technology”
January-2020
KritterKneads Launched
KritterKneads – Saving All Critters In Need is launched on Google Play Store. The game aims to build compassion for animals.
August-2019
SurrEndo Launched
SurrEndo – The surrender on Endometriosis aims to reduce societal stigma around endometriosis through increasing awareness and empathy.
July-2019
Nari Paila Hits 10K Downloads
Nari Paila hits 10K Downloads
May-2019
GRID At Clinton Foundation HQ
GRID showcased at CGI U marketplace at the Clinton Foundation HQ, where innovative CGI U alums showcased their social impact products! Mariam also participated in a roundtable discussion with Chelsea Clinton.
March-2019
Nari Paila Launched
Nari Paila – Claim your fame with the reproductive health game. Nari Paila builds reproductive health knowledge in a fun and engaging way.
October-2018
July-2018
March-2018
February-2018
The GW Hatchet
“Alumna creates educational video games with global reach”
Mariam Nusrat interviewed by The GW Hatchet on educational video games.
February-2018
Washington Business Journal
Grid featured in Washington business Journal on “Can video games change the world? This D.C. startup is giving it a try.
October-2017
Honor Roll Alum By President Clinton
Mariam was recognized as an Honor Roll Alum in 2017 by President Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU).
April-2017
February-2017
September-2016
Grid Featured In Ouest France
“Pakistan. « MoHim », cette appli qui veut briser le tabou des règles”
Translation: Pakistan. “MoHim”, is an app that wants to break the taboo of menstruation
August-2016
Grid Featured In LaCroix
“Un jeu vidéo pakistanais à l’assaut des tabous sur les règles”
Translation: Pakistani video game challenges taboos
August-2016
GRID Covered By Dawn
“This super-fun mobile game is making it easier to talk about periods” Dawn Images
May-2016
GRID Featured In Huffington Post
“How A Smartphone Game Is Busting Menstrual Taboos” Grid in Huffington Post
May-2016
Rizwan’s First TEDx Talk
Rizwan Nusrat gives his TEDx Talk on changing the world through video games
May-2016
MoHim Launched
MoHiM: No shame in the period game. MoHiM raises menstrual health awareness through a fun myth-busting game and brings the dialogue to the forefront; educating and creating champions who are eager to eradicate MHM shame!
January-2016
Mariam’s First TEDx Talk
Mariam gives her first Tedx talk in Washington DC on “Gamifying Behavior Change”
January-2016
Not For Profit Registered
December-2015
Grid Featured In Mangobaaz
“These Pakistanis Redefined the Role of Women in 2015”
August-2015
Grid Receives PeaceApp Certificate
StereoWiped receives honorable mention in UN Peace App Competition
June-2015
Grid Featured In TechJuice
“The brave Pakistani woman who changed video gaming landscape with her startup, GRID”
June-2015
Grid Featured In Parhlo
“Mariam Adil… The Pakistani Who Did What Men Couldn’t”
May-2015
Elliott School’s Wilbur J. Carr Prize
Mariam is a recipient of the Elliott School’s Wilbur J. Carr Prize
May-2015
Andrew Rice Award
Mariam Nusrat is awarded the 2015 Andrew E. Rice Award for leadership and innovation by a young Professional in international development.
April-2015
Grid Featured In Global Voices
Meet the Woman Who’s Shaking Up Pakistan’s Social Gaming Industry
April-2015
GWU Knapp Fellowship
Mariam received the GWU Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning for developing video games as learning tools for international development projects.
March-2015
Grid Featured In VentureBeat
“Social-good gaming will only reach its potential when women do too”
March-2015
Mariam Shares The Stage With President Clinton At CGIU 2015
GRID showcased as an “exemplary approach” at a session moderated by President Clinton at CGIU 2015
February-2015
GRID Is Official!
GRID registered as LLC
January-2015
GRID Wins GWU Business Plan Competition
GRID wins “Best Social Enterprise” in GWU Business Plan Competition
December-2014
StereoWiped Launched
StereoWiped: Wiping Stereotypes! The game aims at engaging youth in breaking racial, gender and professional stereotypes and encouraging social diversity.
April-2014
Mariam Shares Entrepreneurial Journey With Washington Post
“For entrepreneurial grad students, startups are a work in progress”
February-2014
GRID At CGI U
Mariam makes a commitment to action at Clinton Global Initiative University 2014 (CGIU)
February-2013
An Idea Was Born
Mariam Nusrat came up with the idea of GRID