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HEY! I AM SHUBHAM

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About me

Collaborating for a more inclusive society

As a passionate advocate for sustainable development, I possess a range of skills including strategy, public speaking, training, NGO management, and social entrepreneurship. Leveraging my background in computer science engineering, I strive to drive technological advancements in social innovation. I also serve as a mentor for individuals seeking opportunities for abroad education, scholarships, and fellowship applications. With a love for researching, writing, and exploring new ideas, I am committed to finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.

A FEW OF MY ACHIEVEMENTS

Chevening Scholarship Awards

Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious UK Government international scholarship programme, offering full financial support for future leaders and influencers.

Hanyang Changemaker Scholarship

Hanyang Changemaker Award is an award recognizing outstanding students who make positive contributions to society through social innovation and entrepreneurship.

One Meralco Foundation Award

One Meralco Foundation Award is an annual recognition given to individuals or groups for their notable contributions to Philippine society.

MY MAJOR INITIATIVE

Rising Youth Foundation

Established in 2016, Rising Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to create an inclusive society for all. We work to empower communities through digital literacy, provide equal opportunity and livelihoods, achieve quality education and develop a disabled-friendly community.

CareerPotli

Leading Ed-Tech Start-up was co-founded in 2018 and has grown as a team of 55 employees now. CareerPotli provides a five-dimensional psychometric career assessment to help students choose the most suitable career options through a scientific method.

Youthdeck

Youthdeck is youth driven platform striving to bring inspiring stories of changemakers, impact, and opportunities. The platform has so far published over 500 stories, and opportunities from different parts of the world.

Careshop

Ongoing intervention to create the world’s first marketplace for adaptive equipment. Careshop aims to solve the affordability and accessibility issues faced by the disabled community in procuring equipment.

International Projects and other Experiences

LearnXtra – Nong Sarai, Thailand | Host – UNDP, Thailand

The initiative entailed the provision of a comprehensive capacity-building program to students, with the primary objective of enhancing the quality of elementary education, particularly in the realm of English language acquisition.

Project Patak – Bulacan, Philippines | Host – Asian Development Bank

The project was designed to promote optimal water irrigation practices in Barangay Bayabas, with the overarching goal of enhancing water efficiency in the region. The initiative’s notable success in achieving this aim earned it recognition and appreciation from esteemed bodies, including the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines and local farmers’ associations.

Social Media Commando – South Korea | Hanyang University

The project’s focus centered on the pernicious spread of misinformation and fake news via the social media platform, Facebook, and its impact on society. The endeavor sought to tackle the multifaceted challenges posed by this phenomenon by cultivating critical thinking skills among the general populace, with the ultimate aim of mitigating the deleterious effects thereof.

Chhattisgarh Entrepruernship & Innovation Policy, 2018 – India

Acted as a member of drafting committee under the guidance of 36Inch in drafting the Chhattisgarh Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2020 for the State, with an objective to strengthen the overall Startup ecosystem in the state.

Consultancy Project ( Code With Kids ) – Kenya | London School of Economics & Political Science

The Code with Kids program operates in the largest slum in Kenya, Kibera. As part of my curriculum, I had the opportunity to work on a consultancy project that focused on developing a theory of change, assessing impact, and formulating a social business model for the organization. Through this initiative, we aimed to enhance the program’s effectiveness in driving positive social change within the community it serves.

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Shubham Dixena