12 August 2024, Kathmandu
Glocal Private Limited proudly announces Glocal’s 20under20 for the 10th edition, celebrating 20 remarkable and influential Nepali teenagers under the age of 20.
Glocal’s 20under20 2024
This prestigious title honors early change-makers from diverse fields who are stepping out to make a positive impact on society.
For a decade, the Glocal Teen Hero initiative has built a legacy of recognizing teenagers who excel beyond academics, providing a platform to showcase their extraordinary talents. Glocal Teen Hero Nepal profoundly acknowledges teenagers’ initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm, empowering them to catalyze positive change at the intersection of global and local domains.
The 20 teenagers selected this year come from various fields, including Child Right
Activism, Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Health Activism, Social Activism, Environmentalism, AI Science/Research, and more.
The 20under20 list for the year 2024 includes: Aadesh Regmi (18 years, Social Activist); Aashish Panthi (19 years, Social Activist); Aayushman Puri (18 years, Social Activist); Aryan Basnet (18 years, IT Enthusiast); Ashish Banjara (18 years, Social Activist); Ganashyam Bishwakarma (19 years, Child Right Activist); Hangsam Nembang (17 years, Entrepreneur); Kaushal Niraula (19 years, Environment Activist); Kishor Shahi (16 years, Climate Activist); Krishtina Khanal (18 years, Tech Enthusiast); Nischal Bhattarai (16 years, Social Activist); Prashim Timsina (16 years, Technopreneur); Purnima Timsina (17 years, Child Right Activist); Sajani Sharma (19 years, Social Activist); Saurab Banstola (17 years, STEM Activist); Shakti K.C. (19 years, AI Enthusiast); Shreejay Subedi (18 years, Tech Enthusiast); Sinshiya K.C. (19 years, Health Activist); Sugam Parajuli (19 years, Entrepreneur) and Tushar Shah (17 years, Innovator).
This year, 709 applications were received nationwide, showcasing remarkable talent, dedication, and impact. Out of 709 applications, 20 inspiring young pioneers were selected by the esteemed jury panel through an intense and resolute selection process, recognizing the impactful impressions they have made on society. The selected teenagers will be honored at the grand celebration of the Glocal Teen Hero 2024 Award function on September 1, 2024, at The Soaltee Hotel, Soalteemode, Kathmandu.
Throughout the year, Glocal’s 20under20 shall work collectively to identify opportunities, foster networking, collaboration, and organizing work to create an impact in society. They are expected to use their existing knowledge and experience to initiate work and enhance their leadership and other qualities. They are also, paving their way towards becoming future leaders by enhancing their interactive and proactive skills.
To make the program a grand success, this year Glocal has partnered with Golchha Group as a Title Partner; Embassy of India, European Union, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Kathmandu, UN Women as a Strategic Partner; Honda, Coca-Cola, WWF, Toyota, KFC, Panchakanya, Nabil Bank, DishHome Go, Ace Institute of Management, Real Juice as Partners; The Soaltee Kathmandu as an Initiative Partner; Worldlink as an Internet Partner; Cozy Home as a Hospitality Partner; Yeti Airlines as an Airline Partner; Prisma Advertising as a PR Partner; No Next Question (NNQ) as an Outreach Partner; eSewa, Pizza Hut, IMS Group as Supporters.
