KATHMANDU, AUGUST 12

Glocal Pvt. Ltd., the organizer of Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025, has revealed its '20under20' list, recognizing 20 young innovators and leaders from across Nepal for their positive societal impact.

Selected from a pool of 786 applicants, this year's honorees represent fields including technology, innovation, social activism, research, SRHR advocacy, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism. The program reached more than 150,000 teenagers nationwide and generated over 2.5 million engagements across multiple channels.

The final jury comprised prominent figures such as Chandrika Kalia (Coca-Cola Nepal), Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung (WWF Nepal), Seema Golchha (Golchha Group), Suraj Vaidya (VOITH), and Thomas Miller (EU to Nepal).

Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025 is powered by Golchha Group and supported by a wide range of partners including the European Union, Embassy of India Kathmandu, Plan International, and the Nepal Tourism Board.

Glocal's 20under20 Selected Applicants for 2025:

1. Aawish Khanal, Aspiring Entrepreneur, Butwal
2. Dhurbesh Dhami, Campaigner, Bajura
3. Gokul Shrestha, Researcher, Baglung
4. Krish Yadav, Content Creator, Dhanusha Dham
5. Manushi Neupane, SRHR Advocate, Syangja
6. Mohammad Aftab Sheikh, Aspiring Entrepreneur, Birgunj
7. Nischal Dhungana, Climate Justice Advocate, Kapilvastu
8. Nishant Raj Sarraf, AI Researcher, Birgunj
9. Osish Niraula, Child Right Activist, Sunsari
10. Oxford Acharya, Policy Advocate, Jumla
11. Phurwa Tsering Gurung, Documentary Filmmaker, Dolpo
12. Pooja Mainali, Teen Leadership Advocate, Jhapa
13. Rakshit Poudel, STEM Educator, Butwal
14. Renuka Singh, Agropreneur, Sarlahi
15. Ritu Gharti, Peer Educator, Nawalpur
16. Ruchi Ojha, Menstrual Health Advocate, Kathmandu
17. Safal Poudel, AI Developer, Rupandehi
18. Sajan Adhikari, SDG Activist, Chitwan
19. Saksham Ghimire, Policy Advocate, Rupandehi
20. Saksham Rupakheti, Social Entrepreneur, Kapilvastu