Surender is an engineer turned social worker. An alumnus of prestigious VIT University Vellore & a Gandhi Fellow. He co-founded Self Reliant India (SRI). SRI is a non-profit organization with a mission to make historically under-resourced communities self-reliant by enabling access to quality education. He has more than eight years of experience in the education development sector. He believes that until skilled youth do not join the development sector, the energy and innovation will not come at the same speed as compared to the corporate and other sectors.
Ravi Dhanuka is a co-founder of i-Saksham. He strongly believes in inclusive growth and envisions a fair, equitable world. At i-Saksham, he is primarily looking after program strategy to develop young women leaders, and leads partnerships.
Ravi has done Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA). He is a Bachelors in Economics (H) from Hans Raj College, Delhi University.
Vandana is an applied theatre practitioner and founder of Rang Kaarwaan. She's a passionate advocate for community development, hails from multiple small towns in India.
Her early years were marked by limited exposure, and the pursuit of a successful career seemed like an unattainable dream. Despite these challenges, Vandana's innate curiosity and creativity propelled her forward.
With over 7 years of strategic leadership and program management experience in the social impact sector, I bring a proven track record in driving impactful initiatives. Proficient in strategic planning, project management, and operations, my expertise lies in fostering social change and expanding program reach. Skilled in people management and organizational development, I excel in leading cross-functional teams toward delivering measurable outcomes, notably in civic education. My background includes extensive experience in civic education and youth engagement.
Baljeet is the Founding Director of Varitra Foundation. Born in a small agrarian family, he has experienced the challenges faced by children in rural areas. Baljeet has grown with a keen interest towards improving of government school as a quality learning space, the thought of which has stemmed out of his personal experiences during childhood. He started missing classes from class VI onwards due to the inability to pay fees and to avoid the ensuing embarrassment by teachers.
Living up to her name, Prasanna has sought joy in the field of arts and performing. She is a multifaceted artist who has a keen interest in theatre and Kathak. She has pursued her Madhyama Purna in Kathak from Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
To promote arts and culture, especially among children and young people, she leads many ventures through "Bewajah" in Lucknow and "Himalaya Study Centre & Retreat" in Kausani, Uttarakhand. These are platforms for creative expression, learning and collaboration.
Ajay is a social entrepreneur who has been working in the field of green energy, environment advocacy and climate change issues for the last seven years. Right from childhood he got lucky in life to have amazing people like friends, teachers and mentors who always supported and helped me to become a better human being. He has worked on leading different projects on solar smart grids set up and innovations during the fellowship in SBI-Youth for India and India Fellow Leadership Program.
An Ecologist, Author, and Educator, currently serves as the Director of WildTales, a sustainability collective operating under Spoondrift (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Director at the Bombay Natural History Society in Delhi for over a decade. His notable achievements include the planning and development of North India's largest butterfly park within Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, showcasing his commitment to biodiversity preservation.
My name is Amit Kumar Sinha, one of the founders of Jamghat. I was born in Siwan, Bihar, and have been living in Delhi since 1999. I am an alumnus of Delhi University, where I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Arts with Political Science, History, and Economics in 2003, excelling in my subjects. I have been an active student since my school days, participating in various extracurricular activities at both school and inter-school levels.
Mrs. Carmel Tripathi is an accomplished professional serving as the Director of Public Information at the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs, located at the Baha'i House of Worship. With a fervent dedication to her work, she has traversed numerous countries, enriching her experiences and insights.
