2021-2022 Scholars
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Millicent Barty
SOLOMON ISLANDSFounder and Lead Designer, Millicent DesignsRead Full Bio arrow_right_altCombining traditional oral history practices with innovative infographic design to communicate complex development issues across the Solomon Islands.
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Cecilia Chapiro
ARGENTINA & SPAINInvestments Lead, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF); Founder, Yunus & YouthRead Full Bio arrow_right_altUsing technology and innovative financing to enable entrepreneurial ecosystems to grow and progress the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Nika Kovač
SLOVENIAFounding Director, 8th of March Research InstituteRead Full Bio arrow_right_altBuilding coalitions to transform legal precedent on gender and economic inequalities in Slovenia.
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Jean-Noé Landry
CANADASocial entrepreneur and open data advocate; Former Executive Director, Open NorthRead Full Bio arrow_right_altGuiding public, private and community stakeholders towards the responsible and collaborative use of data and technology to solve complex social and environmental problems.
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Vincent Loka
INDONESIA & SINGAPORECo-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, WateroamRead Full Bio arrow_right_altWorking towards a world without prolonged thirst by providing access to clean, affordable water technologies in areas with limited infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
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Lineo Matlakala
LESOTHOFounder and Director, Barali FoundationRead Full Bio arrow_right_altUsing arts, advocacy, and education to promote women’s reproductive health and financial independence in Lesotho.
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Patience Musiwa Mkandawire
MALAWIFounder and Executive Director, Fount for NationsRead Full Bio arrow_right_altBuilding inclusive learning opportunities for all children in Malawi by improving educational access and equity for children with special-needs and intellectual disabilities.
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Mohit Raj
INDIACo-Founder and Executive Director, Project Second Chance India, Turn Your Concern Into Action Foundation (TYCIA)Read Full Bio arrow_right_altWorking with incarcerated and justice-involved youth in India to bring systematic and structured change to the Indian prison landscape.
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Mohammed Keana Sabo
NIGERIAFounder and Team Lead, Almajiri Child Rights InitiativeRead Full Bio arrow_right_altAdvocating for the social inclusion and right to education of vulnerable children by promoting sustainable development and accountable governance.
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Melusi Simelane
ESWATINIFounding Director, Eswatini Sexual & Gender MinoritiesRead Full Bio arrow_right_altAdvocating for the acceptance and legal rights of the LGBTQ community in Eswatini and building intersectional human rights coalitions to empower young leaders across Southern...
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Juliana Tafur
UNITED STATESFounder and Social Impact Filmmaker, Story PowerhouseRead Full Bio arrow_right_altDesigning and implementing a listening methodology to inspire positive dialogue across differences and foster human connection.
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Francesco Tena
UNITED STATESFounder, Pipeline to PowerRead Full Bio arrow_right_altTraining young people to be leaders in participatory budgeting processes and governmental decision-making across the United States and Canada.