Zafreen Neha is a development professional, currenting working as Programme Coordinator in CSEI. She had been leading and engaging with more than 500 socially excluded adolescents and young people in five districts of Bihar along with being leader of the secretariat team at Bihar Ambedkar Students' Forum (BASF) - a membership based youth led forum of socially excluded young people (Dalit, Adivasi, Muslim, Nomadic Tribes) in Bihar.
Sonal Kapoor (@ArtForCause) is Founder Director, Protsahan India Foundation (@NGOProtsahan), an organization that works critically on child protection (from a healing and psychosocial lens) and encouraging young girls from difficult backgrounds of violence & abuse to heal and reach their full potential with access to education, healthcare and gender justice. She is a World Bank fellow, Vital Voices Lead fellow, Australia India Youth fellow and an alumnus of Indian School of Business.
Pratyush, a founding member at India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), brings a wealth of experience to his role, overseeing strategy, program management, outreach, and research. With academic credentials from BITS, Pilani, and Ashoka University, he has honed his skills in finance and interdisciplinary studies through rigorous education and practical application.
Layne Robinson serves as the Head of Social Policy Development at the Commonwealth Secretariat, headquartered in London, UK. Leading a dedicated team, Layne spearheads initiatives aimed at supporting the 54 member countries in areas crucial to human development, including youth development, health, education, and sports. Through collaborative efforts, the Commonwealth's social policy work aims to foster cooperation and implement policies and programs that enhance the lives of individuals, especially those from marginalised or vulnerable groups.
Vivek, serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Kshamtalaya Foundation, demonstrates a deep commitment to empowering communities and revitalizing learning environments both within schools and beyond. With a focus on fostering self-directed learning, creative confidence, mindfulness, and an entrepreneurial mindset, Vivek spearheads the development of innovative curricula that revolutionise traditional education models. Central to their approach is the concept of Learning Festivals, which seeks to transform education into a community-driven endeavour, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Sukannyaa Lahon is currently working at Pravah in the capacity of a Programme Coordinator of the Youth Intervention. She joined Pravah in 2017 after completing her masters in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and since being part of Pravah she has been creating learning and leadership journeys with and for young people such that they are able to take charge of the world within and around them.
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Ranjan is a postgraduate in Business Development from Pune University, with over a decade of experience across diverse sectors with organizations such as Oxfam, Christian Aid, and PHIA Foundation. With close to15 years of experience in international development, he brings a wealth of expertise in fundraising, campaign management, and humanitarian programs. He has successfully raised and managed projects with a cumulative grant sum of around USD 5.5 million in India and Bangladesh.
