Empowering Youths through Non-profit Leadership and SDG Advocacy | Prajwal Bhattarai | TEDxBaneshwor

This talk states a youth empowerment journey, showcasing dedication to nonprofit activism and SDG advocacy. It highlights innovative projects and enthusiasm for youth participation in co-curricular activities, educational programs and global opportunities. The inspiring leadership journey provides actionable ideas for project execution, frameworks for leading initiatives and strategies for driving meaningful change. This offers a compelling narrative on the power of youth-led initiatives and their profound impact on communities and beyond.
As a prominent figure in youth activism, nonprofit leadership, and SDG advocacy, with a career spanning over a decade, he began as a program coordinator in high school and has been dedicated to empowering future leaders ever since. A law graduate specializing in corporate law, he advocates for legal literacy, research, and access to justice. Prajwal's innovative projects and leadership have earned him multiple world records and recognition on prestigious platforms. As the founding president of Scholastic Foundation Nepal and former board member, he has led national and international programs focused on youth leadership, startups, and social entrepreneurship. His work in law and policy research, corporate consultation, and youth empowerment continues to inspire the next generation.
As the strategic advisor of 100s Group and Sowers Action Nepal, his efforts have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the ‘Sikshya Jyoti Padak’ from the President of Nepal, the Outstanding Director of the Year 2021 at the Asia Star Rating Award, the Outstanding Authors Excellence Award from Beyond Books Publication, Philippines, and the Fames Times International Excellence Award 2023 in Dubai. He has also received international recognition, including the Bronze Medal at the World Youth Invention and Innovation Award 2021, Indonesia, and YDC Case Study Winner, selected as one of the top twenty YDC winners at mEducation Alliance. He has also received the ‘Youth Leadership Award’ at the Royal Thai Army Club in Bangkok. He was invited as the guest and keynote speaker at the 8th Pacific Luminare Award in Manila, Philippines. He has received an Honor from World Book of Records, UK, and the prestigious Star 2021 award from the Indo-UK Forum for his contribution to youth empowerment, academics, and leadership during the pandemic. He has been featured in various international and national newspapers, magazines, cover pages, and media mentions. Prajwal’s story was also highlighted in the book '30 Shining Stars of the World 2022,' which was published in four languages. He has undertaken corporate empowerment, mass event consultation, and youth initiatives at both national and international levels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx