Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025 Unveils ‘20under20’ Young Changemakers

Glocal Pvt. Ltd., the organizer of Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025, announced its official “20under20” honorees, recognizing 20 exceptional teenagers aged 13–19 from across Nepal who have made a positive impact in areas such as technology, innovation, social activism, research, SRHR advocacy, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism.

This year’s edition received 786 applications and reached over 150,000 teenagers nationwide, generating 2.5 million engagements across multiple channels. The selected honorees include young leaders like Aawish Khanal (Entrepreneur), Dhurbesh Dhami (Campaigner), Manushi Neupane (SRHR Advocate), Nishant Raj Sarraf (AI Researcher), and Saksham Rupakheti (Social Entrepreneur).

The jury comprised prominent figures from Coca-Cola Nepal, WWF Nepal, Golchha Group, VOITH, and the European Union. The initiative was powered by Golchha Group with support from international and national partners, including the European Union, Embassy of India, Honda, Coca-Cola, WWF, and others, reflecting a strong commitment to youth empowerment and positive societal change.

20under20 Honorees 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 Rights 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