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“Through “Changemakers for Education” we identify, connect and support Asia’s leading young changemakers & social entrepreneurs who are pioneering tangible solutions to systematically address education inequality.”

Through this programme we search, identify, select and empower up to 25 young‚ education changemakers from across Asia in 2024.

This programme is supported by Julius Baer Foundation

More individuals than ever before in human history have access to education, yet the educational gap between the privileged and disadvantaged is wide. Factors such as birthplace, wealth, ethnicity or gender determine access to education, and achievement. This programme aims to amplify initiatives across Asia that promote equal opportunities for self-development through education, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children.

Bullyid App is a tech charity in Indonesia focused on combating online harassment. It provides reporting tools, counselling, legal support, and educational programmes to encourage responsible digital behaviour. Their programme, Cyber Safety for Kids, equips teachers and parents with training and resources to educate children about online safety, digital literacy, and preventing online exploitation.
Agita Pasaribu • Indonesia

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Kidspire Vietnam uses a STEM programme to prepare children for the challenges of transitioning from orphanages to young adulthood.
Ai Nguyen • Vietnam

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Afghan Girls Success Gate is a nonprofit that empowers Afghan women through online education. In response to Taliban restrictions on girls’ schooling and university attendance, the organisation provides a crucial platform for Afghan girls to continue their education through online classes.
Aman Shah Kabiri • Afghanistan

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Paalam, meaning “bridge,” is dedicated to ensuring that no child is left behind in digital literacy.
Anoka Abeyrathne • Sri Lanka

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GrassrootED enhances education through projects like educational toys and modular schools. As team of architects, they create adaptable learning spaces tailored to different regions and village needs. The initiative focuses on skill-based education, preparing younger children for school and older students for the workforce, while also providing broader educational and empowerment opportunities for the community.
Ayushi Motiwalla • India

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Bipana is expanding access to education through The Learning Fortress, which creates community-based learning spaces for children in rural and marginalised communities. She is helping young people build knowledge, confidence, and opportunities beyond formal schooling.
Bipana Dhakal

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insKru is a supportive community of teachers in Thailand dedicated to empowering educators to become leaders and ensure that every child experiences meaningful learning with their own teacher.
Chalipa Dulyakorn • Thailand

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Happy Place Indonesia is a community-focused organisation supporting the dreams of street children and those with disabilities, with a strong emphasis on education. Founded in 2019 and led by a team of 45 young people from across Indonesia, the organisation has empowered over 1,000 children.
Devy Shalihi • Indonesia

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TULA is an education innovator providing high-quality, affordable learning experiences in key academic subjects and life skills for children in public and low-cost private schools.
Elise Montinola • Philippines

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Gabriel is empowering young people across Southeast Asia through Bamboo Builders by equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead social change through entrepreneurship. He is helping turn ideas into lasting ventures and enabling young changemakers to create impact in their communities.
Gabriel Tan

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Har Hath Kalam, founded in 2017, supports out-of-school children by creating learning spaces for expression, engagement, exploration, and self-awareness. The initiative aims to ensure every child is part of a meaningful educational environment.
Harsh Kothari • India

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Bindi International Association empowers children from marginalised and remote communities to integrate into the formal education system. The initiative focuses on developing leadership skills and SDG knowledge, with a special emphasis on climate action, gender equality, health, and digital citizenship.
Harsh Tiwari • India

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Boltay Huroof, a UNICEF Award-winning ed-tech company, creates Inclusive Braille material using cutting-edge software. This innovation enables both sighted and visually impaired individuals to read from the same page, book, or document simultaneously.
HS Umer Farooq • Pakistan

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Last Mile Learning is revolutionising education for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh, one of the world’s most marginalised groups with limited access to basic education. The project accelerates foundational learning through solar-powered MP3 players that deliver literacy and numeracy instruction to children aged 6-11. By enabling self-directed learning in this innovative way, Last Mile Learning is transforming educational opportunities for these young learners.
Labib Utshab • Bangladesh

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The ‘Blue Dragon Youth Engagement’ initiative aims to build resilience and confidence in street children and human trafficking survivors, helping them uncover their inner strengths and empowering them to thrive sustainably.
Le Ngọc Khoa • Vietnam

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Crater operates an in-school innovation lab that enables social impact organisations and community stakeholders to shape and enhance formal education in public schools.
Louis Puah • Singapore

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Agriverse partners with schools, communities, and organizations to reconnect people with nature through experiential design, hands-on education, and accessible growing tools.
Waqas Nasir • Pakistan

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Rural Development Initiatives is a dynamic, youth-led organisation working in partnership with international partners. RDI is committed to advancing basic quality education, gender equality, and digital inclusion in rural areas. It focuses on providing essential education to marginalised and vulnerable children, offering skills programmes for young rural girls, and integrating digital technologies.
Nabila Abbas • Pakistan

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Borneo Komrad is a youth-led social movement dedicated to providing free education to stateless children in Sabah, Malaysia, through the Sekolah Alternatif initiative. It aims to make a positive impact on these children’s lives and promote a more inclusive society by addressing illiteracy, which is vital for future opportunities and success.
Naqibah Azman • Malaysia

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Pooja is transforming public education in Punjab through Sanjhi Sikhiya by placing young changemakers in government schools to strengthen teaching, leadership, and student outcomes. She is working to create a more equitable and effective education system for all.
Pooja Sharma

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Smart Cheli is a social enterprise committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM fields with playful learning resources and engaging workshops.
Pratiksha Pandey • Nepal

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Share A Book India Association addresses India’s low literacy rates and high school dropout rates by providing equitable access to books and learning opportunities through school libraries. This initiative nurtures a lifelong love of learning and strengthens essential reading comprehension skills for children from all backgrounds.
Srishti Parihar • India

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I am currently in transition and seeking freelance opportunities as a special educator, focusing on training and empowering teachers.
Thendral PS • India

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Yusuf is improving learning environments for children with limited opportunities through Reflective Teens. He is creating spaces where young people can access the resources and support needed to thrive academically and creatively.
Yusuf Munna

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Zubair is expanding access to quality education through ZNotes, a free learning platform that helps millions of students prepare for standardised exams. He is making high-quality educational resources accessible regardless of a learner’s background or income.
Zubair Junjunia

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Nadya develops impactful DEI and communication strategies for ChangemakerXchange, and contributes her facilitation skills and well-being expertise to the programme.
Nadya Saib (she/her), Communications and Facilitation, Indonesia

Pin Qi is the founder of the education venture edm8ker and a long-standing member of ChangemakerXchange. She’s also a facilitator and the host of the Changemakers for Education Summit in Malaysia.
Pin Qi (she/her), Host, Singapore

Gerson, the founder of Habi Education Lab and a ChangemakerXchange member, is contributing to the Changemakers for Education Summit as a facilitator.
Gerson Abesamis (he/him), Facilitator, Philippines

Angela is a social entrepreneur, leadership coach and organisational development consultant with Sequoia Group. She has been a community member since 2019 and is a facilitator of CM4E Summit.
Angela Sujadi (she/her), Facilitator, Indonesia/Singapore

Sudarshan, the founder of Tiny Monkey Stage and a member of ChangemakerXchange, plays a key role in the program by interviewing candidates during the selection process.
Sudarshan Mahajan (he/him), Interviewer, India

Min Chia, the founder of E-LLuminate and a member of ChangemakerXchange, contributes to the program by interviewing candidates during the selection process.
Min Chia Teoh (she/her), Interviewer, Malaysia

Varis, a facilitator at ChangemakerXchange, played a key role in the program by conducting participant needs assessments and connecting them with regional experts. She is also part of the Care Team.
Varistha Nakornthap (she/her), Capacity Building Coordinator & Care Team, Thailand

Corina is part of the care team, offering mental health first aid to the group, if needed.
Corina Angelescu (she/her), Capacity Building Coordinator & Care Team, India

Miriam, the overall Programmes Lead at ChangemakerXchange, brings extensive experience in community building and activism campaigns to this program.
Miriam Sweeney (she/they), Co-Lead, Germany

Matthias, a core team member at ChangemakerXchange, brings 15 years of experience in supporting social entrepreneurs, activists, and changemakers to this programme.
Matthias Scheffelmeier (he/him), Co-Lead, Germany

Mubarak is the Storyteller at ChangemakerXchange, bringing his expertise in building and managing digital campaigns through multimedia to promote social justice and gender equality to this program.
Mubarak Idris (he/him), Storytelling and Social Media, Nigeria

Anouk is the Finance & Operations Lead at ChangemakerXchange.
Anouk Siegrist (she/her), Finance, Germany

Greta, a Co-Founder of ChangemakerXchange, supports the programme through her extensive expertise in facilitation and experience design.
Greta Rossi (she/her), Facilitation, Italy

Nick, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ChangemakerXchange, has over 10 years of experience at the intersection of social innovation and education, working across multiple countries.
Nick McGirl (he/him), Partnerships, Germany

Let’s imagine and build a just education system, together!

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Changemakers
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Reducing education inequality across Asia

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Reducing education inequality across Asia

What do we do

The people behind the programme

Changemakers
for Education
Participants