One Million Leaders Asia (OMLAS) Fellows 2025
Fellows of the Week
Sakura Hamaoka
Sakura Hamaoka
Japan

Sakura Hamaoka is a Sustainability educator with master’s degrees in Human Ecology and Philosophy. Works as a facilitator and trainer across corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors. Focuses on sustainability as a...

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Anila Karim
Anila Karim
Pakistan

Anila Karim is a full-time freelancer with over four years of experience delivering project management services, she brings a strong foundation in strategy, execution, and community-focused innovation. She holds a Master’s...

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Cho Mar Win
Cho Mar Win
Myanmar

Cho Mar Win is a dedicated mentor in the Wedu program and the program coordinator at the SAYA foundation. She has significantly contributed to impactful youth leadership and capacity-building initiatives and has served as an advisor at IIE...

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Abdul Qadeer
Abdul Qadeer
Pakistan

Abdul Qadeer is a Business Economics student passionate about sustainability and growth. He has previously worked with organizations such as the All Pakistan Labour Federation (APLF) and the Balochistan Rural Support...

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Aqsa Essa
Aqsa Essa
Pakistan

Aqsa Essa is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science at Karakoram International University. She is passionate about sustainability, climate resilience, and data-driven solutions for environmental challenges...

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Ayesha Tahir Awan
Ayesha Tahir Awan
Pakistan

Ayesha Tahir Awan, from Pakistan, is a Computer Science graduate with a deep passion for technology, leadership, and making a meaningful impact in her community. Her journey has been shaped by a blend of academic dedication and...

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Prakriti Chataut
Prakriti Chataut
Nepal

Prakriti Chataut, from Nepal, holds a bachelor's degree in Forestry from the Institute of Forestry, Hetauda. During her university years, she served as the vice-secretary for Bird Conservation Nepal, Hetauda, a college-affiliated...

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Avik Dey Samya
Avik Dey Samya
Bangladesh

Avik Dey Samya is an enthusiastic undergraduate botany student at University of Barishal with comprehensive knowledge in plant science, ecology, environmental conservation, and climate change biology. He is...

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Yuexing Lyu
Yuexing Lyu
China

Yuexing Lyu has a background in clean energy, ESG strategy, and grassroots conservation. With five years of experience at Shenzhen Energy Group and two years of volunteering in mangrove restoration, Yuexing is deeply committed to...

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Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni
Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni
Nepal

Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni is a final-year Civil Engineering student passionate about sustainability, leadership, and public involvement. Her journey is driven by a strong commitment to building sustainable, inclusive...

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Israt Jahan Mumu
Israt Jahan Mumu
Bangladesh

Israt Jahan Mumu is a Finance and Banking student at the University of Barishal. Her values center on equality, sustainability, and inclusive development. She believes in community-driven change and the power of collective...

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Susmita Bhandari
Susmita Bhandari
Nepal

Susmita Bhandari is a 22-year-old youth currently pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. She is deeply passionate to work on One Health...

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OMLAS’s vision is to empower One Million Leaders in Asia by 2030

These Leaders will cultivate a network of sustainable social entrepreneurship and change Asia for future generations.

Asia Vision Map 2030

Vision

We envision an Asia where all citizens enjoy a high quality of life and where development is in harmony with the natural environment.

“A continent where women and youth are also active in decision-making and visible in leadership positions, where citizens can exercise freedom of choice, and where inter-generational equity is a cornerstone in society”.

Mission

OMLAS aims to transform the lives of people in Asia by connecting, inspiring, and empowering youth. To help realize the Asia Vision 2030, we will provide youth with leadership and social entrepreneurship training tailored to local contexts. We will also create networking opportunities and platforms for young leaders across Asia to implement their social innovation ideas through transparent and participatory mechanisms.

As the OMLAS community, we will not be passive spectators to the Asia Vision 2030. Instead, we will act based on our passion, knowledge, and skills. We will prioritize the voices of youth in Asia and co-create and network with allies across and beyond the continent to achieve our collective goals.

The OMLAS Fellowship Program

OMLAS annually recruits young Asian talents and awards them with an OMLAS Fellowship. They receive a two-month training in aspects such as Transformative Leadership, Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship and are supported in the implementation of Community Projects.

After graduating from the Fellowship Program, Fellows can join the OMLAS Alumni community and continue to work with other young leaders in Asia, Africa, Latin America and MENA (Middle East and North Africa).

Please read the OML Information Package before applying for fellowship program.
Information Package

From 6th January to 5th February 2025

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