"One who understands human emotions and empowers youngsters, change makers, students, and social entrepreneurs to kick start their journey of Self and Social Transformation. One who has been known for bringing people together from different walks of life and encouraging and engaging them in such activities which bring meaningful change in the society & nation at large.”
Monis Shamsi is a passionate Educator, Community Aggregator & Social Entrepreneur.
He is the Founder & President of a volunteer-driven NGO You Can Foundation. He is also the Chief Strategist for BNPS International and is associated with Bharat National Public School as well. He is also on the advisory board of multiple not-for-profit organizations. He has also been mentoring students, entrepreneurs & young leaders. Monis started his philanthropic journey by organizing blood donation camps to save the lives of people who were in need of blood. The idea led to the birth of his NGO. At the same time, He started experimenting with education for his bread and butter. What began as a mode of livelihood soon developed into a full-time passion.
While teaching children, He realized the gaps in the education system. The blood donation camps led him to educational institutions for volunteers. In a short span of time, he developed a very strong rapport with several students, teachers, parents, and educational administrators. While talking to them, it came to his mind that many students today are not socially very engaged. After doing some research, He realized that individualism and consumerism are developing because of a very structured education system that hardly has room for questioning, experiential learning, and freedom of thought. Right from their school days students are made to think in a very structured manner with an eye on the final exams. As an entrepreneur, He actually realized that the youth has a lot of creative energy and talent.
However, most of them are unable to channelize their energy properly due to a non-immersive education system. According to him, in order to put in their best, the youth must discover their own strengths and utilize them to create economic and social values. Using the methodology of experiential learning & thought-based approach, Monis has successfully worked with stakeholders in the development sector to create a meaningful learning journey for the youth, based on self-exploration and discovery. His idea is also to ensure that the youth utilizes such learning experiences to enhance their own career goals.
