Yusuf Munna is an award-winning social entrepreneur and writer. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Reflective Teens Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced schools through innovative and inclusive solutions raging from transforming corridors into colorful play zones in schools lacking playgrounds, or developing AI assistants for teachers to handle their overloaded work in schools with high student-teacher ratios.
A passionate advocate for digital literacy and youth empowerment, Yusuf was recently named one of the 15 global Early Career Fellows of the Internet Society for his outstanding contributions to advancing digital literacy across South Asia, including Bangladesh.
In collaboration with organizations like the Government of Bangladesh, BIMSTEC, UNDP, Ashoka, ChangemakerXchange, World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper initiative, Internet Society; RIVET, Yusuf has implemented frugal innovations that address systemic challenges in education, particularly in underserved communities.
His academic engagement includes delivering lectures on leadership in social enterprises, conducting and co-designing research studies on social entrepreneurship, youth engagement, and health literacy, and authoring/co-authoring publications on development and mental health.
His impactful work has earned him several international recognitions, including the Diana Award from the British Royal Family and acknowledgment by BIMSTEC and Ashoka. Yusuf has led national youth delegations and represented Bangladesh at various international forums, where he has engaged with Nobel Laureates, heads of state, diplomats, and global thought leaders.
His journey reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive development through education, civic engagement, and creative problem-solving. Alongside, Yusuf is a bestseller writer and contributes on contemporary issues for national dailies.
Born | Yusuf Munna October 25, 1998 (age 27) Chittagong, Bangladesh |
Education | Chattogram Collegiate School, Khulna University |
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Title | Founder and Executive Director of Reflective Teens Trust |
Board member | The Possibilists Council |
Awards | 1. Internet Society Early Career Fellow 2. Ashoka Young Changemaker 3. RIVET 20 4. the Diana Award 5. Student of the Year at Khulna University. |
