Glocal Teen Hero - In Search of a Fantastic Teen!

Teenagers are always full of curiosity, spontaneous, and who have tremendous energy to do something new. Teenagers are the future of the nation. They have the potential to acquire an abundant amount of knowledge at a young age. Today’s teenagers have the ability to develop creativity skills. With the help of potential skills; teenagers are inventing and performing many mind-blowing activities. 

Nowadays, we are listening and being conscious about the discoveries and inventions that teenagers are doing day by day, and reflecting on their skills. Actually, teenagers have a huge potential to expose and invent many things that could lead our nation to the track of sustainable development. In fact, teenagers have a higher potential to grab the self-conscious skill that is required to develop ourselves.

We believe that teenagers can be the change makers through their amazing works. Here we build up the platform for teenagers where they can improve their skills and start their journey as future leaders. Additionally, for the developing the journey of teenagers; we came up with the Glocal Teen Hero project.

Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) is an exclusive national platform for teenagers. It pursues to recognize teenager’s initiation, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving sustainable goals. It is fully-funded for teenagers. GTH is an initiation of Glocal Pvt. Ltd., a business enterprise working in the field of skill, education and entrepreneurship. The Glocal Teen Hero award is highly recognized for dedicated, passionate, innovative teenagers, who are working for the society for positive change and also bring positive impact in the society besides academics.

GTH aspired to empower teenagers to chase their dreams; give them an opportunity to lead their endeavours; and encourage teenagers to step out to be creative and enhance innovative thinking. 

GTH Journey 2015- 2020

The Glocal Teen Hero project has been providing a platform for teenagers to showcase their talent, ideas and innovation.The journey of Glocal Teen hero started from the year of 2015 targeting the teenagers from the Kathmandu Valley. Later, by 2016, the second year journey has expanded nationwide in order to provide a platform for all the teenagers.

Similarly, the journey came up with new concepts to bring passionate teenagers together from around the world. Along with Glocal Teen Hero, Glocal International Teen Conference (GITC) was incepted in the third year of  2017. It's a platform for sharing knowledge and experience where teenagers get an opportunity to learn about leadership, empowerment and social impact through interactive sessions which will motivate and encourage more of the other teenagers to develop entrepreneurial thinking.

GTH journey from 2015 to 2020 has recognized 91 amazing teenagers from Nepal. Till now, 6 teen heroes have been recognized with the title of “Glocal Teen Hero” and other motivating teenagers were recognized as early change makers and facilitated with the title of “Glocal's 20under20” for their contribution and impacts in the society. 

GTH provided an opportunity, not only to the winner but for all the applicants, finalists and other teenagers to develop themselves through networking and collaboration. GTH encourages initiations and we believe turning ideas into actions. It´s a great platform for contributing the nation by developing a platform to empower a teenager to work for the betterment of  society. Along with this, when the application is open up, the GTH Activation program conducted in different district.

Meanwhile, GTH journey is moving forward to have Glocal Teen Hero in every country across the South Asian Region to organize the recognizing platform for teenagers in South Asia.

Glocal Teen Hero 2021

Are you a teenager with various achievements besides academics? Did you work for a society to bring a positive change? Are you a change maker? Well then, Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2021 is just the thing for you. This is the time to explore your creativity and expand your horizons. This is a lifetime opportunity for all the teenagers who believe in the work they do and are ready to put their vision and mission to the world.

Now, next is you to inspire the nation. Let your work get recognized Nationally! 

To Apply:  https://nepal.glocalteenhero.com

Deadline: 30th July, 2021

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Amazing Teenagers!

Teenagers are always curious and have a lot of energy to try new things in life. "Teenagers are the future of our nation," as the cliché goes. Teenagers play an  important role in the mission towards the development of their community, region, country, and the world.

Here is a story of amazing “Glocal Teen Heroes”  who have made a significant contribution to society. Their inspirational initiation and originality motivates every teenager to take action. The work they've done for society at such a young age proves that "Age Is Just a Number!"

1.BIPANA SHARMA - CHILD ACTIVIST

At age of 11, Ms. Bipana started working for a Child-Friendly Local Governance. Her strong determination and self – motivation led her to advocate and address child right issues through local planning, District periodic planning and Balbhela. Also, Her leadership role has driven child clubs and networks of Sunwol municipality in CFLG movements to declare Sunwol as Nepal’s first CFLG municipality on 15 of June. 

In 2015 she was awarded as “Glocal Teen Hero – 2015” by Glocal Pvt. ltd. for her contribution towards society. In the same year; She also achieved the “Asian Girls Human Rights Award – 2015 in Taiwan. 

Recently, She was also awarded with “The outstanding youth of Nation , 2019. Now, she speaks in different forums about Children’s issues nationally and internationally and gives training to children, parents and teachers about Child Rights and CFLG. Her main goal or purpose  is to make Nepal a “CHILD FRIENDLY COUNTRY”!!

2. SANTOSH LAMICHHANE - YOUNG SCIENTIST

About Lamichhane; his story is very much different than others. Since childhood; he used to love to play with motors. His interest towards cars and innovation led him to modify small cars into robots and invent a “Corn Thresher Machine”. 

When he was in class 6; he first attempted to make a robot, and took a step into mechanical engineering, and has been in the sector since then. For his passion and greater contribution through his innovation; He was recognized as the winner of the “National Mechanical Exhibition” and then “Winner of the Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2016”. He is well known for his invention, the Corn Thresher Machine. 

Currently he is pursuing his undergraduate degree in Engineering and has been leading “Suvahari Motors” in Australia.

3. SACHIN DANGI - SCIENTIFIC ENTREPRENEUR

Sachin Dangi is a young leader and entrepreneur. He is a president of Teenage Society of Nepal- an online group with 5000 Nepali Teenagers. The group has 13 core team members with 70 Volunteers. During the earthquake, he mobilized 5000 volunteers for the social cause which makes him one of the inspirational teenagers.

He has been helping to inspire the number of teens in Nepal. Through Kaicho Nepal, he developed and installed smart attendance systems in schools, developed motion sensor brakes and many others. For his greater contribution and chain impact he was awarded as “Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2017”. 

Currently he is involved in “Bizonomics” which mainly focuses on education about business and economics. He is also an Ambassador of OYA for Nepal and New York Academy of Sciences. Also, a recipient of Honorable Mention Award 2017 (NMUN), Malaysia and New York Academy of Sciences UTC Challenge.

4. PRASHANSHA KC - SOCIAL ACTIVIST & YOUTUBER

Prashansha KC is a social activist who is working against the “Child marriage”. “Kidnap marriage” and “Women Empowerment”. She has done research on “Child marriage and Kidnap marriage” in communities of Rukum district to get a depth understanding of issues. She also conducted awareness campaigns to educate people and created a good environment for future generations to grow and develop. Her strong initiation in Rukum makes her one of the inspirational Girl and Teenager. For her contribution; She was awarded as “Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero – Nepal, 2018”.

Now, Miss KC films documentaries related to social problems with a purpose to educate, aware and inspire youths. She is also a recipient of “Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2019” and Global Ambassador of Happy World Foundation Inc.  She has also won the the “Short film Competition” By UNICEF

As a civil engineer student; she would like to build schools in Rukum and help childrens to provide better education. 

5. SAMIR PHUYAL - TECH ENTHUSIAST

Samir Phuyal is an emerging entrepreneur and tech enthusiast from Morang. He has  initiated an online advertising platform called “Naya Kinmel” and YouTube channel “HamroTech” which teaches web development and programming on Nepali Language.

Additionally, he has also taught more than 13k people worldwide about Django through Udemy app to build a powerful web application. He has also developed Magic of Words Summaries and QnA app to help +2 students on their course., He is also running Hamro Tech YouTube Channel which teaches Web Development and Programming on Nepali Language. He was awarded as the “Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2019″ for his initiation and making an impact. 

6. MANDIRA SHRESTHA - AN EMPATHETIC HEALTH ACTIVIST

Mandira Shrestha is a 19-year-old passionate Health Activist from Ramechhap who has been involved in several campaigns related to child rights. Since childhood, she has been fond of helping and serving people. Mandira joined a child club at her school when she was in grade 6 and she started her journey of health activism at a very young age. Even at that young age, she was aware of the problems that could be solved by active engagement.

Mandira worked as a team leader of the Child-led report on UPR, 2020 and disturbing findings. She is also a member of the Integrated National Adolescent Girls Forum, which works to improve the situation for girls who have been deprived of proper opportunities. To share her academic knowledge, she is working with Nepal Online School to develop and deploy nursing courses so that nursing education is available to everyone. 

For her great contribution in society; She was awarded as Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero - Nepal for the year 2020. Now, it has been 10  years since she first entered the field of social work through the field of children's rights. Today through her work, Mandira is inspiring thousands of young people to be the change that they wish to see. Her work and initiative has reached over  thousands of people across Nepal. Thus, today she has been featured on “WOW Magazine” for her great contributions towards society. 

Recently, Mandira and the team of the Quick Response Centre (QRC) have mobilized to launch rescue operations for flood victims in the Sindhupalchok district's Talamarang, Melamchi, and Helambu areas. Through health camps, she is aiding the victims and vulnerable at the Sindhupalchowk disaster site.

It’s never too early to follow the dreams. 

Because “Age Is Just A Number and Your Work Can Prove it.”

The most important thing in life is the realization of your own capacity and capability. If you are a teenager and creating an impact in society then apply to Glocal Teen Hero. Glocal Teen Hero is a great platform to showcase your initiation and creativity.

Swechha Poudel is a Content Writer in Glocal Pvt. Ltd, and blogs focusing on skills enhancement in youths, education, and online learning. An under graduate Environmental Science and a sustainable fashion advocate currently a Fashion Design student at International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT).

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Glocal International Teen Conference: An Amazing Platform for Teenagers!

 

Teenagers have a huge potential to expose and invent many things that could lead our nation to the track of sustainability. Every teenager has a dream of doing something productive to bring an impact on society and can spread positivity in the nation. Besides, teenagers who are working for the welfare of society have created a chain learning impact itself. 

The pandemic has upturned the lives of teenagers; it has been hard on teenagers, but they have shown remarkable adaptation. They are becoming more independent and taking steps towards their future. During a pandemic, teenagers have shown their ability and have proved they can be change-makers through their amazing works. 

Here is an amazing opportunity for teenagers to present their insights on various global issues to solve local issues in the platform of the Glocal International Teen Conference (GITC). It is an amazing platform for teenagers to showcase their talent and an opportunity to have their ideas get amplified on a nationwide scale which might resonate with others and inspire other fellow teenagers to believe in action. 

GITC conference is organized every year in Nepal where teenagers from all over the globe participate to learn and share their beautiful insights in order to bring social impact through their work. Every Year GITC opens an application call for the role of “Speaker” and “Presenter”. Likewise, the application has already been opened for the year 2021.

Speaker & Presenter

It is an opportunity for all the teenagers from around the globe from age 13-19 who can take up roles as a speaker in panel discussion and presenter to give a presentation in GITC Key issues to articulate the ideas, experiences, vision, and insight to educate and inspire other fellow teenagers.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to connect with teenagers from all over the globe.

• Platform to exhibit your projects, plans, organization, and initiation allowing you to reach out via screening and prints.

• Get a chance to attend the Glocal Teen Hero –Award, where we felicitate a Fantastic Teen as Glocal Teen Hero and Glocal’s 20 under 20 in the presence of 300+ invitees- diplomats, entrepreneurs, educators, social workers, and many more.

• Opportunity to meet the most promising industry leaders from diverse fields in the GITC and GTH- Award Gala

Eligibilities:

• Should be a teenager from age 13 -19.

• Should demonstrate knowledge and experience on GITC Key Issues.

• At least 6 months experience in the field/area mentioned in the application form.

• Able to create an impact in their society through amazing works.

Eligible Region: Open for all

Application Deadline: March 30, 2021

Official Link: https://gitc.glocalteenhero.com/