"Idea Studio Nepal” is a non-profit company which provides encouragement and opportunities to those who aim to transform new ideas into socially-conscious enterprises. The Idea Studio is collaboration between academia, the private sector, development (charity) sectors and the media to promote comprehensive and a complete ecosystem of Entrepreneurship development in Nepal. The core values are Social Innovation, Investment, Social Justice, Knowledge Creation and ultimately promoting Human Dignity of Nepalese. Furthermore, the Idea Studio which is now in its second season of the reality TV which is broadcasted in the two National Televisions has helped to foster employment in the country by providing assistance, resources, mentoring and investment.

Young Global Leaders (YGLs) represent the future of leadership, coming from all regions of the world and representing business, government, civil society, arts & culture, academia and media, as well as social entrepreneurs. These young leaders are proposed through a qualified nomination process and assessed according to rigorous selection criteriaPast YGLs include Larry Page, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Google, USA; Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook; Abdulla Bin Ali Al Thani, Vice President of the Qatar Foundation; Salman Khan, Founder & Executive Director of Khan Academy; Marissa Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo! Inc.; Enrique Pena Nieto, President of Mexico; and David Cameron, Prime Minister of the UK.The Selection Committee, chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, carefully screens the profiles of thousands of young leaders from every region of the world and from a myriad of disciplines and sectors. Vikas’s nomination is in recognition of his record of professional accomplishments, commitment to society and his potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.The YGL Community forms a unique global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with a highly visible opportunity to significantly impact world affairs and shape the global agenda. His participation in this Forum will further strengthen our efforts on global policy platforms and provide opportunities for growth.

Childreach Nepal is part of a global Network of Childreach International. Childreach has worked in Nepal for over six years, with a particular focus on remote and rural communities. Our programme in Nepal is realised through pioneering grassroots projects which focus on improving health, education and child protection. Childreach International works with previously established locally run organisations in Nepal, creating strategic partnerships which bring experience and knowledge that reflect the core needs of the vulnerable communities we are trying to help. The organization provides funding and support, including training and capacity building, whilst our partners are responsible for the everyday implementation of the projects.