OMLAS FELLOW 2025
Meghna Joshi
India
Meghna Joshi, founder of SWAN Livelihood, is a Six Sigma Black Belt with degrees in Business Economics and Environment & Development. With 11+ years of experience across corporate, environmental...
Indhuja Sundaramoorthy
India
Indhuja Sundaramoorthy is a biomedical engineering student trying to build a career in the climate communications sector. She is invested in innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. She has strong...
Martha E.D.G Asuncion
Philippines
Martha Asuncion is a Manila-based creative producer, researcher, and leadership coach with 15+ years of global experience. Trained in International Relations and Arts & Cultural Enterprise, she advances arts inclusivity...
Tazegul G. Amanyazovna
Turkmenistan
Tazegul is a life and knowledge enthusiast with degrees in Linguistics, Philology, and International Relations. She has worked in education and language-related fields, nurturing expertise in women’s empowerment, education...
Hira Sarwar
Pakistan
Hira Sarwar is a diplomatic journalist, researcher, and foreign policy analyst with expertise in cultural diplomacy, sustainable development, and ecological security. As Co-Founder of World Affairs Insider and CEO of the...
Avinash Jha
Nepal
Avinash Jha is a Country Director of United World Schools Nepal, leading strategic efforts to ensure quality education for over 21,000 children in remote communities in Nepal. With over 10 years of experience...
Sushmita Tamang
Nepal
Sushmita Tamang has a solid background in the forestry industry and recently received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Agriculture and Forestry University, Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda. She has been engaged in various...
Yasameen Sameen Delju
Afghanistan
Yasameen Sameen Delju is a young girl from Afghanistan with a deep passion for empowering communities through education and cultural preservation. She is pursuing studies in management, gaining valuable skills in...
Brijesh Prasad
India
Brijesh Prasad is a development sector professional with over 12 years of experience dedicated to improving the lives of children across India, and currently serving the same cause as a staff member with UNICEF...
Zabina Sultan Era
Bangladesh
Zabin Sultana is an undergraduate student at the Bangladesh University of Professionals under the Department of Disaster Management and Resilience. She is strongly interested in research on geospatial...
Najibullah Akbari
Afghanistan
Najibullah Akbari is a Solar Energy Engineer with a B.Sc. in Energy Engineering and over 6 years of experience in designing and implementing renewable energy projects. He has worked with UNDP and other organizations such...
Zimo Liu
China
Zimo Liu is Chinese, studying wildlife and nature reserve management, and he loves biology and nature. He is a multilingual person (Mandarin, English, German), and he likes to learn about different cultures. His goal is to build...
Sayed Shujauddin Shayan
Afghanistan
Sayed Shujauddin Shayan is a legal professional and human rights advocate with a Master’s in Law and Politics. As Founder of Positive Generation Ambassadors, he promotes peace, education, and justice in Afghanistan...
Zakia Sultana Marzan
Bangladesh
Zakia Sultana is a graduate in English Literature and Cultural Studies, a freelance writer, blogger, and passionate youth advocate. With over 2 years of diverse volunteer, teaching, and professional experience...
Somy Bhattarai
Nepal
Somy Bhattarai is a graduate in Environmental Science with research interests in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and water management. She is passionate about data-driven research and...
Bisma DJ
Pakistan
Bisma DJ is a passionate sustainability activist and environmentalist dedicated to creating positive change. With roles in Nature Defenders Club, MJESI, and OMLAS, she's empowered over 1000+...
Ayesha Rehman
Pakistan
Ayesha Rehman has completed her Bachelor of Science in International Relations from the University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan. She is actively participating in leadership programs to...
Anam Butt
Pakistan
Anam Butt is a finance and administration professional with expertise in sustainability, project management, and climate advocacy. As an MBA silver medalist, and workign experience of about 15...
Horia Sultanzada
Afghanistan
Horia Sultanzada is a passionate professional with a BBA background and over three years of experience in HR, recruitment, talent acquisition, and as a PSEA focal point. She is committed to youth and...
Alamin Pranto
Bangladesh
Alamin Pranto is a Business Development and Content Strategy professional from Bangladesh with over seven years of experience. His journey has been rooted in startup mentorship and a deep passion for climate...
Giriraj Adhikari
Nepal
Giriraj Adhikari, a master's student in counseling psychology, leads HAMI—Holistic Approach for Mental Inclusion. He has more than four years of expertise in mental health research, counseling, and...
Manish Bhujel
Nepal
Manish Bhujel is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Forestry at the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda. He is actively involved in academic and extracurricular activities that promote sustainable forest...
Ata Ullah
Bangladesh
Ata Ullah is a Rohingya refugee from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and the founder of the Next Gen Rohingya Network. He completed his education in a refugee camp and is now continuing higher studies through global...
Sri Ramadhani
Indonesia
Sri Ramadhani is a Chemical Engineering graduate with extensive experience in community empowerment, social entrepreneurship, and youth capacity development. She has a strong passion for sustainability, economic...
Maryam Bashardost
Afghanistan
Maryam Bashardost is a journalism graduate, social activist, and English instructor with extensive experience in training and project management. She has worked with the C4S Organization and the JIZ Office, empowering...
Sammu U.T.T. Mali
SriLanka
Sammu Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali is a chemistry graduate, sustainability advocate, and Impact Entrepreneur entrepreneur. An active OMLAS Fellow 2025, Founder of Ample and UNCTAD eTrade for Women...
Alok Pradhan
Nepal
Alok Pradhan is an MD in General Practice and Emergency Medicine and over 8 years of teaching and clinical experience in medical colleges. He is passionate about empowering communities through health education and...
Abdul Raziq Assad
Afghanistan
Abdul Raziq Assad is an Operational Risk Manager at a microfinance bank in Afghanistan. He holds an MBA and a diploma in IT. With years of experience in banking, he is passionate about youth empowerment, sustainable...
May Zaw Naing
Myanmar
May Zaw Naing, Program Director at Citta, is a Certified Trauma Professional with training in primary health care, counseling psychology and medical ethics. She advocates for grassroot mental health literacy, works with local...
Raja Arsalan Mehboob
Pakistan
Raja Arsalan Mehboob is an engineer, educator, and passionate humanitarian dedicated to youth leadership, sustainability, and social impact. As the founder of Falah-e-Momin, he has spent over eight years working to...
Erum Manzoor
Pakistan
Erum Manzoor is a changemaker from Pakistan empowering women entrepreneurs through WE-Chapter by providing business advisory, financial literacy, and capacity-building support. Her work advances SDGs 5...
Amina Batool
Pakistan
Amina Batool is an agricultural scientist with over 9 years of experience in crop breeding, focused on developing climate-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant varieties. Using advanced techniques, she promotes sustainable...
Anita Sharma Lamichhhane
Nepal
Anita Sharma Lamichhhane from Chitwan, Nepal, is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Agriculture at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Chitwan. Beside her academic background, she is also engaged in a start-up project...
Fariba Aslami Adelyar
Afghanistan
Fariba Aslami Adelyar is dedicated to creating meaningful impact in the fields of child protection, resilience, and sustainable development. She has collaborated with various organizations, contributing to initiatives...
Anila Dad
Pakistan
Anila Dad is a dedicated professional with a master's degree from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi and extensive experience in gender equality and women's empowerment. Currently working with UN Women...
Maghfoor Ullah
Pakistan
Maghfoor Ullah is a master’s candidate at Jilin University, passionate about international affairs and cross-cultural diplomacy. He has served as a visiting lecturer in Pakistan, demonstrating his commitment to education and knowledge...
Fatima Majeed
Pakistan
Fatima Majeed holds an MS in Management Sciences with a gold medal and a silver medal in her academic career. She is a freelance research writer specializing in management and social projects. With experience...
Bikram Oli
Nepal
Bikram Oli has completed his MBBS from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one of Nepal’s pioneer medical institutions. Dr. Bikram Oli has gained over two years of experience as a primary care physician in rural Nepal...
Arju Khatun
Nepal
Arju Khatun, an MBA graduate and a former World Bank Group, Nepal Country Office trainee, is currently working with a Spain-based financial institution in Nepal that promotes financial literacy in remote areas...
Dr. Abdul M.R Ahmad
Pakistan
Dr. Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Public Health Specialist. He is a double Bachelor’s, double Master’s and a Ph.D. in Food & Nutrition. He also holds a Fellowship of the Royal...
Pratima Tharu
Nepal
Pratima Tharu is an undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Forestry at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus. Her studies focus on wildlife and environmental...
Sadaqat Hussain Kaka
Pakistan
Sadaqat Hussain Kaka, a final-year BS Economics student, is interested in sustainability, socioeconomic policies, diplomacy, and leadership. He works with various local organizations and university clubs...
Afaf Afnan Rauf
Pakistan
Afaf Afnan Rauf is a dedicated Bs Food and Nutrition major from QAU with a passion for promoting healthy eating habits and sustainable food systems . With experience in clinical settings and community...
Rana Muhammad Asjad
Pakistan
Rana Muhammad Asjad is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student (UVAS) and an alumni community leader of Harvard University's Aspire's Leader Program. He has further expanded his impact through...
Rachana Birkata Thapa
Nepal
Rachana Birkata Thapa is an Environmental Engineer who belongs to Nepal’s indigenous Magar community. She is currently working as a Research Assistant where she actively explores the integration...
Chakra Raj Joshi
Nepal
Chakra Raj Joshi is an agriculture graduate who completed his bachelor's degree from Agriculture and Forestry University Nepal. He is passionate about sustainable agriculture and a just, equitable society....
Farhana Alam Jc
Bangladesh
Farhana Alam Jc is pursuing her bachelor’s in Disaster Management & Resilience at Bangladesh University Of Professionals. Actively engaged in student and community initiatives, she has contributed to...
Biddhya Neupane
Nepal
Biddhya Neupane is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at PAHS, Nepal. Deeply committed to research, she has focused on topics such as antibiotic use, resistance, and public health issues...
Mohamed Hoodh Ibrahim
Maldives
Mohamed Hoodh Ibrahim Hoodh Ibrahim is a political scientist, director, and consultant qualified with Master of Social Policy, and Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations. Hoodh serves as...
Shagun Shukla
India
Shagun Shukla is pursuing a B.Tech in Computing and Data Science with a Sustainability minor. He works at the intersection of technology and sustainability. From robotics to AI, his projects focus on solving real-world challenges like...
Hira Anum
Pakistan
Hira Anum is a strategic communications and advocacy expert who works across Asia and Africa in conflict-sensitive and humanitarian contexts. Through her platform, Hunar-logue, she amplifies women's and youth voices...
Noor Muhammad Mangi
Pakistan
Noor Muhammad Mangi is a climate activist, sustainability educator, and changemaker with a Master’s in Sociology and a diploma in community development. He is the founder of the Sindh Green Foundation (SGF) and co-founder of the...
Danial Hussain Shaikh
Pakistan
Danial Hussain Shaikh hold an MSc in Marketing from Ulster University and bring a strong blend of academic and industry experience, having worked within the Ecommerce, Banking and Media Industry. As a faculty lecturer at Iqra...
Shahzadi Anwari Jumani
Pakistan
Shahzadi Anwari Jumani is a dedicated education professional with over 13 years of leadership in early childhood development, teacher training, and academic management. She holds an M.Ed. with distinction from AKU-IED...
Tania Sultana
Bangladesh
Tania Sultana s passionate development enthusiast with a background in Geography and Environment, along with an MS in Development Studies. Her work centers on climate resilience, land use policy, and community-led...
Tenzin Choden
Bhutan
Tenzin Choden is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Environment and Climate Studies at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. As a youth advocate for SRHR and climate change for the past...
Wentan Gao
Hong Kong
Wentan Gao is a bachelor student pursuing sustainability in the environmental science field, with data analysis skills helping tackle with environmental issues, and aiming at further study research on...
Ahmad Faiz Omari
Afghanistan
Ahmad Faiz Omari is a researcher, climate change expert, and environmental activist. He holds degrees in Journalism (Kabul University) and Financial and Management Accounting ACCA Diploma AUAF...
Biplop Bhandari
Nepal
Biplop Bhandari is from Nepal and he is studying Bachelor's in agriculture from Agriculture and Forestry University in Chitwan Nepal. He is passionate about sustainable agriculture and volunteering( in the Nepal Youth Redcross...
Rubina Essa
Pakistan
Rubina Essa has an academic background in nutrition and digital marketing. She co-runs Shaheen Youth Organization, where they focus on raising awareness about human nutrition especially for pregnant women and...
