Glocal Pvt. Ltd. Unveils the "20under20" for Golchha Group presents Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025

KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Glocal Pvt. Ltd. the esteemed organizer of Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025, is proud to announce the official list of its "20under20" honorees.The "20under20"' list is an umbrella title for 20 early change-makers from diverse fields who have created a positive impression on society. 

This year's selection represents an exceptional cohort chosen from a remarkable pool of applicants, showcasing the extraordinary talent, vision, and leadership demonstrated by young people across Nepal. This year's honorees are recognized for their work in a wide array of areas, including: Technology, Innovation, Social Activism, Researchers, SRHR Advocate,  Entrepreneurship and Environmentalism.

The applications for the 11th edition of the Glocal Teen Hero Nepal were open to teenagers aged 13 to 19 who have demonstrated exceptional work and positive impact beyond their academic pursuits. This year’s edition witnessed an impressive 786 applications and reached more than 150,000 teenagers nationwide, generating a remarkable 2.5 million total engagements across multiple channels.

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

The selection of our "20under20" was a rigorous yet truly uplifting experience, filled with moments of pride in the extraordinary talent and vision of these young innovators.We were truly amazed by the dedication, creativity, and passion of every single applicant. These 20 individuals have been chosen as per their spirit of positive change and are truly shaping the future of our nation.

The final jury includes Ms. Chandrika Kalia, Country Director of Coca-Cola Nepal; Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung, Country Director of WWF Nepal; Ms. Seema Golchha, Director of Golchha Group; Mr. Suraj Vaidya, President of VOITH; and Mr. Thomas Miller, Charge d’affaires of the European Union to Nepal.

Proudly initiated by Glocal Pvt. Ltd. and powered by Golchha Group as Title Partner, strategic international alliances were strengthened through partnerships with the European Union, Embassy of India Kathmandu, Nepal, and Plan International, alongside Embark College as the educational partner. We extend our sincere gratitude to our Partners, Honda, Coca-Cola, WWF, Panchakanya Group, KFC, Toyota, and Real, with banking support from Global IME Bank, Nabil Bank, and Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. Special appreciation goes to the Nepal Tourism Board for promoting this transformative platform, The Plaza as our Official Hospitality Partner, and WorldLink as the Internet Partner. We acknowledge The Kathmandu Post and Kantipur App as our Media Partners, Himalaya TV HD as our Live Broadcast Partner, and Yeti Airlines as our Airlines Partner. Prisma Advertising has served as our PR Partner, with NNQ? (No Next Question) as our Outreach Partner. We also value the support of Nutriplus, Pizza Hut, Nepal Life Insurance, and Begani Group in making this year’s edition impactful and far-reaching.

This extensive network of partners reflects a shared vision and a commitment to the success and impact of Glocal’s latest initiative. Further details about the initiative’s objectives and upcoming events will be announced shortly.

For the full list of Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025 "20under20" honorees and more information about the program, please visit https://glocalteenhero.com/20under20-2025/