hoodh ibrahim
Core body member
The Republic of Maldievs.
Hoodh Ibrahim is a political scientist, lecturer, board director, and management consultant with more than a decade of experience in high-level government, corporate management, and NGO charitable services. Hoodh has published research for UNESCO, UNDP, and ADB.
Hoodh serves as the UNESCO IYF Regional Facilitator for Asia Pacific, Director of Global Strategic Institute for Sustainable Development, the Director of Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development, and as the Lead Editor for the Journal of Youth, Peace and Security that promotes youth participation and ownership in knowledge production processes.
Hoodh also oversees conservation and sustainable development as Board Director of Maldives Island Conservation Project, and leads tourism policy innovations as Executive Director of Huvadhoo Association for Tourism.”
Vijay Sehrawat
Core body member
Republic of India
Vijay Sehrawat (he/him) is a documentary filmmaker and climate justice campaigner based in New Delhi, India. He is the co-founder of Youth For Climate India (YFCI), a community of 15,000 young people campaigning across 100+ cities on issues such as air pollution, public transportation, climate education, and green public spaces.
Vijay is also the co-founder of the Climate Justice Library, the first climate justice library in Asia, which aims to make climate literature and literacy accessible to communities. Currently, he is building the Young Feminist Resource Hub, a space dedicated to supporting young feminist organizers with knowledge, tools, and resources. He also coordinates the Young Founders Network, a peer-led network of 12 young founders who support each other in navigating leadership, sustainability, and organizational growth in the social and climate justice space.
Hania Imran
Core body member
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Hania Imran is a Climate Justice Activist from Pakistan and the founder of Youth Climate Activists Pakistan (YCAPK), a youth-led collective dedicated to empowering young people through climate education and resource curation. She has represented Pakistan on prestigious global platforms, including COP27 and COP28, and served as the country’s sole child delegate at the South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children in the Maldives. She has also participated in Women Deliver 2023, the largest global conference on gender equality. She is an accomplished speaker, having delivered two TEDx Talks at leading Pakistani universities. Her leadership extends to her previous role as the Asia Representative for Earth Uprising International’s Global Youth Council. Her work has been featured on renowned platforms such as BBC, Vice World News, UNICEF, ICIMOD, The Third Pole, Business Recorder, Dawn Newspaper, DER SPIEGEL, and Radio Pakistan.
Sandip kumar paul
Core body member
People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Sandip Kumar Paul is an accomplished advocate for youth empowerment and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Bangladesh. As the National Coordinator for Y-PEER Bangladesh, he has led various initiatives aimed at educating and engaging young people in critical discussions on health and rights. Sandip’s work extends to his role at Volunteer for Bangladesh, where he is driving efforts on 17 SDGs, and at the Bangladesh Social Action Network (BSAN), where he focuses on climate action and mental health, emphasizing sustainable development and inclusive policies. An ardent supporter of digital literacy and community engagement, Sandip has represented Bangladesh in several international forums, advocating for youth-centric policies and robust community involvement. His leadership is marked by a commitment to creating educational and advocacy platforms that empower young voices across the Asia-Pacific region.
ASMA ASHRAF
Core body member
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Asma Ashraf is the Founder and CEO of Agrio and ArtfulHarvest, dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. A certified Sustainability Leader, she empowers communities through storytelling, AI art, and education, fostering innovation and creating lasting impact in rural areas. Through Agrio, she leads initiatives that merge eco-conscious farming practices with cutting-edge technology to support local farmers and strengthen food security. ArtfulHarvest, her creative venture, blends artistic expression with environmental advocacy, harnessing the power of AI-generated art to raise awareness and inspire climate action. Her approach emphasizes inclusive, community-driven solutions that are both culturally grounded and ecologically sustainable. With a deep commitment to social change and environmental stewardship, Asma works to build resilient ecosystems where education, innovation, and sustainability come together to create a more just and equitable future.
Wajid Zahid
Core body member
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Wajid Zahid is a peace activist currently serving as a United Nations Volunteer. He holds a Master’s degree in Gender Studies and possesses experience in advocacy and campaigning focused on promoting peace, security, and gender equality. His expertise spans from grassroots to international levels, with a special emphasis on leveraging digital media literacy to drive positive change
Dechen Wangdi
Core body member
Kingdom of Bhutan
Dechen Wangdi (he/they) is a storyteller, journalist, and LGBT+ advocate from Bhutan. Since 2015, he has been working to advance queer rights through Queer Voices of Bhutan, where he currently serves as President. As a journalist, he reports for international outlets like AFP, South Asia Bureau, focusing on stories that center marginalized voices and challenge social norms. His work also intersects with climate justice—he researches and writes about the gendered and generational impacts of climate change in Bhutan. He co-founded Humans of Thimphu to share real, raw stories from everyday Bhutanese lives. Whether through writing, research, or advocacy, he uses storytelling as a tool to build empathy and push for change.
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