Shomy Hasan Chowdhury (she/her)

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"I am a WASH activist and development professional with 10+ years of experience leading water and sanitation initiatives globally through Awareness 360, empowering youth across 70+ countries, inspired by losing my mother to a preventable waterborne disease."

Water Experience

My expertise and lived experience with water stem from my decade-long work as a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activist and development professional. As the co-founder of Awareness 360, I have spearheaded initiatives across 70+ countries, empowering young people to lead impactful projects that address critical water and sanitation challenges, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. My efforts have focused on raising awareness, promoting behavioral change, and ensuring equitable access to clean water and sanitation for underserved communities. This work is deeply personal to me, as I lost my mother to diarrhea—an entirely preventable disease linked to poor water and sanitation. This tragedy ignited my passion for addressing water-related issues and drove my commitment to creating a world where access to clean water is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I have designed and implemented grassroots initiatives, collaborated with global organizations, and advocated for inclusive water policies, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to my work.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Being a Mentor
• Having a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Student internships
• Admission to a youth fellowship program I organise annually