The Mentors, 2024
Dr. Javed Naqi, India Mentor, SDG 4: Quality Education
Ms. Christine Hess, the USA Mentor, SDG 5: Gender Equality
Dr. Marta Lescano, Argentina Mentor, SDG 4: Quality Education
Dr. Javed Naqi, an eminent educator and social activist having mentored hundreds of girls in peace education across Kashmir, was recently invited to the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Naqi's insights helped shape the cohort for the Fellowship's SDG 4: Quality Education.
Dr. Marta Lescano, Argentina Mentor, SDG 4: Quality Education
Ms. Christine Hess, the USA Mentor, SDG 5: Gender Equality
Dr. Marta Lescano, Argentina Mentor, SDG 4: Quality Education
Dr. Marta Lescano, together with her husband Dr. Eresto Chevin, run the NGO 'Fundacion FEPAIS'. She has empowered over 100 educational projects for 1000+ children, youth, and adults across Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Spain, Venezuela and Panama. At the Fellowship, she mentors the cohort for SDG 4: Quality Education.
Ms. Christine Hess, the USA Mentor, SDG 5: Gender Equality
Ms. Christine Hess, the USA Mentor, SDG 5: Gender Equality
Mr. Sudarsha de Silva, Sri Lanka Mentor, SDG 13: Climate Action
Ms. Christine Hess, currently based in Kenya, is an English Language Fellow at the United States Department of State. Ms. Hess possesses a Masters in Public Administration from University of Southern California. An advocate of Gender Equality and women's rights, Ms. Hess mentored 20+ Fellows to lead research and impact projects affecting
Ms. Christine Hess, currently based in Kenya, is an English Language Fellow at the United States Department of State. Ms. Hess possesses a Masters in Public Administration from University of Southern California. An advocate of Gender Equality and women's rights, Ms. Hess mentored 20+ Fellows to lead research and impact projects affecting women's conditions in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana.
Mr. Sudarsha de Silva, Sri Lanka Mentor, SDG 13: Climate Action
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Mr. Sudarsha de Silva, Sri Lanka Mentor, SDG 13: Climate Action
Mr. Sudarsha de Silva, founder of EarthLanka Youth Organisation, is an expert with 20+ years of experience in sustainable climate projects and preserving coastal ecosystems and marine life in Sri Lanka's pristine geography. Endorsed by British Council and BBC news Sri Lanka, Mr. de Silva mentored 20+ research projects at the Peace Gong Fellowship.
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Mr. Janith Perera, a Diana Award recipient currently residing in the UK, is a peace educator and mentor for SDG 16 at the Peace Gong Fellowship. Mr. Perera is currently a Doctoral Fellow at the University of Leeds.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, India Mentor, SDG 1 & 2: No Poverty and No Hunger
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Mr. Janith Perera, United Kingdom Mentor, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, co-Director of Homelesspeople.in, is one of the biggest Indian activists to work on urban poverty and homelessness. He has 20+ years of experience working with NGOs, CSRs, government bodies and agencies, and has empowered over 10,000+ students, activists and stakeholders. At the Peace Gong Fellowship, he mentored 20+ Fel
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, co-Director of Homelesspeople.in, is one of the biggest Indian activists to work on urban poverty and homelessness. He has 20+ years of experience working with NGOs, CSRs, government bodies and agencies, and has empowered over 10,000+ students, activists and stakeholders. At the Peace Gong Fellowship, he mentored 20+ Fellows to execute projects targeting homelessness and poverty in Africa and Asia.
The Fellowship Partners
