Locally-Led Solutions to Solving Global Challenges

Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the power of locally-led solutions in addressing global challenges.

We're excited to speak about how grassroots leadership and community-driven initiatives are not only creating sustainable change but also redefining the way we approach global development. Our amazing panelists will share their experiences, insights, and the innovative strategies their organisations use to empower local communities to create impactful, long-lasting solutions. Whether you’re passionate about social entrepreneurship, gender equity, or sustainable development, this panel will provide valuable perspectives and inspire you to think differently about the power of local action in a global context.

Speakers:

• Meenal Khare, CEO of ygap
  Meenal Khare brings a wealth of experience in international development, impact investing, and gender equity. At ygap, she focuses on empowering local leaders to drive sustainable change in their communities. Meenal has extensive experience working across strategy, operations, and fundraising, with a strong commitment to advancing gender equity and climate resilience.
• Safeena Husain, Founder and Board Member of Educate Girls
  Safeena Husain is the visionary founder of Educate Girls, an organisation dedicated to improving education outcomes for girls in underserved communities. Her work has transformed the lives of thousands of girls, and she continues to be a leading advocate for gender equity in education.

About the Organisations:

• ygap is dedicated to supporting local leaders who are creating innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through their programs, ygap empowers social entrepreneurs to scale their impact and drive sustainable change.
• Educate Girls focuses on mobilising communities to improve access to quality education for girls in rural and marginalized areas. Their locally-led approach has made significant strides in addressing gender disparity in education and creating lasting change.

We're excited to see you there!

- Andrew & Anthony