Committees

M.Sc, CEO of NICE Indonesia

CEO of a social enterprise dedicated to advancing Education, Economic Development, and Sustainable Development in Indonesia. With a profound commitment to education, Dasril leads numerous initiatives aimed at improving educational access and quality in local communities. His projects emphasize innovative teaching methods, vocational training, and community-based learning. Dasril is also a strong advocate for circular economics and zero waste management, integrating these principles into educational programs to foster sustainability awareness. Passionate about creating sustainable social impact, Dasril is committed to driving positive change and fostering local economic growth.

Strategic Partnership & System Demonstration, Program Lead, North Hub (Delhi, Uttarakhand & Punjab), Dream a Dream

Academically a science graduate, have long experience of more than two decades in Strategic partnership & Government Liaison, Program Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Large scale data management, majorly in education. Focused on changing the mindset of stakeholders for Thriving as purpose of education. Under strategic partnership with state governments, core of engagement is on Life Skills and Social & Emotional Well-being of young people. Experience of working remotely with young people across tribal areas, identifying challenges faced by young people & executors and innovations at grassroot level. Experienced in designing Monitoring framework, delivery and data management relying mostly on technology along with knowledge of the latest trends and best practices in the field of Learning & Development.

Founder, Canopy Nepal

Mohit Rauniyar is the Founder of Canopy Nepal, an organization working to solve the systematic education problems that persist in Nepal's education system by promoting equitable access to education and enhancing its quality through interactive learning. With over 13 years of experience in education, Mohit has reached more than 14,000 students in Nepal. Mohit graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is also a Cheng Fellow at the Social Innovation + Change Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a shaper at the Global Shaper Kathmandu Hub and Boston Hub, communities within the World Economic Forum. Mohit's involvement has extended to roles such as a Guide at The Resolution Project in New York, serving as the Country Coordinator at NCEP Canada, and working as a teacher and a BOD at Bloom Nepal School.

CEO of Console

Bio coming soon

PhD, President of OMEP Nigeria, Professor of Childhood Education, Deputy Director, Directorate of Research and External Relations, Tai Solarin University of Education

She was appointed as an advisory director and a research consultant on child development and education for Gritwel Research & Technology Center, The Netherlands in 2014.

Adefunke is a 2013 fellow of Echidna Global Scholars and was named among the top 100 Global Thinkers for 2013 by a global personality assessment organization, Lo Spaziodella Politica (LSDP), due to her expertise in teaching and directing schools in Africa for the promotion of science among female students.

She currently serves as the Cluster Lead for Childhood Education International (CEI) USA and the National President of Organisation Mondiale Pour L’Education Prescolaire (OMEP) in Nigeria. OMEP is an international organization that caters for the well-being of children 0–8. In addition, she was nominated an Exceptional Master Leader in 2015 by Exchange leadership Institute. www.childcareexchange.com

Adefunke serves on the board of numerous research and academic committees and has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She is the founder of Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) a non-profit NGO through which she carries out her research and advocacy work. She had secured grants for innovative girls’ education programs such as STEM Education, gender-based violence among many from partners such as FORD Foundation, TETFund, Echidna Giving, LEAP AFRICA, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Funds Innovation Development and Rockefeller Philanthropists Advisors.

She holds a PhD and Master’s in Early Childhood Education from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, while her first degree is in Food Science and Technology from University of Ife, Ile Ife. She is well-travelled and is a speaker at conferences with over thirty-five publications to her credit, both in local and international journals. She served as the editor of her professional National Association Journal (Journal of Early Childhood Association of Nigeria, JECAN) in Nigeria. She was a charter president of her university’s Rotary club in 2016(Rc Ijagun, TASUED) and has served as Project Chair for the past three years.

Director of Amazon and Andean Youth Education Projects of Amantani, EdHeroes Peru Hub

Born in Germany but growing up in Peru, Thilo started his career in Lima developing aid projects with communities of extreme poverty in times of cholera and social unrest. Later on, he traveled to the United Kingdom, where he worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Action, at De Montfort University, Leicester. He took part in several research projects within national and international contexts and worked as a consultant to local authorities and youth and community projects around social inclusion/exclusion participation, social cohesion, equality and diversity. In may 2014, he returned to Peru to work with Amantani, where he planned, developed and led the Transitions Project which consists of the Andean Youth Project and since 2022, the Amazon Youth Project in Santa Clotilde.

Education co-ordinator of KODA, EdHeroes Turkey Hub

I was born in 1976 in the Orhaneli district of Bursa in Turkey. The village and physical environment where I was born had a geographical, cultural, and social structure that would influence the rest of my life.

My primary, middle, and high school education took place in Bursa. In 1994, I began my undergraduate studies at Gazi University’s Faculty of Communication and graduated in 1998. In 2001, I went to England, where I completed a degree in Curative Education (Camphill Academy) and Social Pedagogy (University of Aberdeen Faculty of Education), as well as a master’s degree in Child and Youth Education (University of Aberdeen). In 2014, I returned to my home country and continued my learning journey. My focus areas include Pedagogy, Rural Education,Holistic Education, Adult Education/ Social and Emotional Learning, which are fields where I strive to balance theory and practice. I am currently working as an education consultant at KODA. In addition, I am teaching as a guest lecturer at various universities.

Education Officer of UNICEF Papu

An accomplished professional with a strong focus on sustainable development, education, and social impact, Derry Fahrizal Ulum has extensive experience in managing and executing projects that drive positive change. As a UNICEF officer in Papua, Indonesia, Derry is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children in remote and underserved areas. His work includes collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance education programs, support local economic development, and implement zero waste management practices. Passionate about fostering resilience in communities, Derry is dedicated to advancing initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.