Neenu Rathin

Neenu Rathin

Building -The Social Town |Volunteer turned Award Winning Social Entrepreneur| Social Catalyst | Consultant | Speaker | Social Impact & Innovation Program Curator & Coordinator | TEDx Speaker | SDGs | CSR

Kochi, Kerala, India
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Neenu Rathin is a Social Entrepreneur, Consultant and a TEDx Speaker based in Kochi, Kerala. A compelling social catalyst, Neenu has been working on community building in the nonprofit sector since 2013. With a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and strong project management skills, Neenu brings with her an analytical bent of mind and a spirit to create impactful programs for social change.

She was one among the 20 selected Social Entrepreneurs from South India for a fully funded leadership program by Amani - a global institute developing individuals and organizations to lead Social Impact.
Since 2013, she has volunteered for different causes and worked with organizations like Art of Living Foundation, Good Karma Foundation, OISCA, Compassionate Keralam, Chekutty and THAMPU.

Insightful, Competent & Strategic Volunteer turned Social Entrepreneur, Social Impact Program Curator and Coordinator with over 11 years of experience in spearheading volunteering projects on Community Development, Sustainability Management, CSR, Crisis Management & Resurgence including Kerala Floods & Covid Pandemic Phase (Projects like Chekutty), Women Empowerment & Women Upliftment activities.

Founder of a Social Initiative - The Social Town - an entity that works as a conduit between NGOs, Volunteers and Corporates. An Active Program Coordinator, Collaborative & committed in strategizing new community development initiatives that ensure social wellness of the community, in line with the UN Sustainability Goals.

Acted as Program Planner & Coordinator for various National projects, associated with NGOs like Art of Living Foundation, Good Karma Foundation, OISCA, Compassionate Keralam, Chekutty and THAMPU & been an active participant of National and International Events on Social Impact and Sustainable Development Goals. Founder & Chief Coordinator of ‘The Social Town Talk Series’ – completed 5 editions of collaborations from eminent prominent leaders and expert speakers from various walks of life including from United Nations (UN).

Successfully initiated & organized many women empowerment projects - “Inclusive Narratives to Embrace Equity” bringing together women from different genres from athletes to activists who are breaking barriers and making a difference. She also was a core team member and coordinator for the 'Chekutty' Project, which was one of the most acclaimed resurgence projects, post the 2018 Kerala Floods. During 2019 Floods, apart from online volunteering, she was involved in the rehabilitation work of people affected by the floods.

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  • The Social Town Graphic

    CEO & Founder

    The Social Town

    - Present 4 years 3 months

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    The Social Town is a multi-stakeholder platform catalyzing SDGs through collaboration. We enable and empower change makers with connections, opportunities, and knowledge, fostering Social Development.
    Major Projects Handled
    • Acted as a program curator and coordinator for national and state level projects.
    • Conceptualized, designed, and executed various projects, campaigns, and events on Community welfare & Development like Women Empowerment, Child Protection against abuse…

    The Social Town is a multi-stakeholder platform catalyzing SDGs through collaboration. We enable and empower change makers with connections, opportunities, and knowledge, fostering Social Development.
    Major Projects Handled
    • Acted as a program curator and coordinator for national and state level projects.
    • Conceptualized, designed, and executed various projects, campaigns, and events on Community welfare & Development like Women Empowerment, Child Protection against abuse, Sustainability & Climate Action, Sustainability Development Goals, Carbon Emission, ESG & Net Zero and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
    • Program on International Women’s Day was “Inclusive Narratives to Embrace Equity” - a contest to showcase innovative projects and perspectives of women from diverse backgrounds or the initiatives that supports or empowers them.
    • Curator and Chief Facilitator of "The Social Talk Series"
    • Successfully initiated and organized many women projects like My PinkVow (Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign) and Inclusive Narratives to Embrace Equity with a mission to break free from stereotypes and biases, and portray the women from diverse backgrounds - their triumphs, struggles and everyday moments
    • Partnered with Gitex Global (Media Partnership) and Gitex Impact (Community Partnership) and helped them with their outreach in India and facilitated connections
    • Nano Neem Forest Project, Sharjah, UAE: Tech enabled Nano Forestation project, The Nano Neem Forest in Sharjah, UAE
    • The ‘SDG Innovation Bootcamp’ for Kerala Startup Mission, Government of Kerala: a dynamic activity-oriented program which is aimed at students/aspiring entrepreneurs who are interested in People, Planet and Profit.
    • Project Neemosphere emphasis a culture of planting a sapling/seed and nurturing it. Planted 2021 trees, conducted seed ball making workshops in various schools, planted more than 5000 trees.

  • Freelance Consultant

    Self-employed

    - Present 5 years 8 months

    India

    • Initiated & administered social impact projects, acted as a program curator & coordinator for national and state level projects.
    • Facilitator for Jagriti Yatra 2021, an ambitious train journey of discovery & transformation that takes hundreds of India's highly motivated youth, across India & globally, on a 15-day, 8000 km national odyssey with the vision of 'building India through enterprise'.
    • 'Chekutty' Project – Acted as the Core Team Member Chekutty Project - one of the most…

    • Initiated & administered social impact projects, acted as a program curator & coordinator for national and state level projects.
    • Facilitator for Jagriti Yatra 2021, an ambitious train journey of discovery & transformation that takes hundreds of India's highly motivated youth, across India & globally, on a 15-day, 8000 km national odyssey with the vision of 'building India through enterprise'.
    • 'Chekutty' Project – Acted as the Core Team Member Chekutty Project - one of the most acclaimed resurgence projects, post the 2018 Kerala Floods. Coordinated 250 + workshops & activities in 6 months, reached 9 countries & 50000 volunteers.
    • Involved in rehabilitation work of people affected by the Kerala floods 2018, 2019, in the tribal settlements of Attapadi, Nilambur & Wayanad.
    • Project KITE” (Knowledge and Information Centre for Tribal Empowerment) - Set up a small community library for a tribal community.
    • Key facilitator in proposal building connecting local tribal organization with UNICEF, to help raise funds for their projects.
    • Initiated & implemented Project BulBul Bowls. 300 water bowls were placed for birds in urban and sub-urban areas in Kochi.
    • Penathon - Plastic Pens Collection & Awareness Drive – Spead awareness & collected more than 10,000 plastic pens from schools.
    • E-waste Awareness Campaign – Spoke about the impact of E-waste on human health & environment in schools and in AIR
    • Priority Card Inactive for Autistic Children: Proposed & developed a priority card initiative for autistic children to the Government of Kerala, collaborating with healthcare professionals, parents, the Kerala Social Security Mission, the Health Department, and the Ministry. Successfully secured project approval; however, implementation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Active Volunteer, Various Support Groups: Facilitated the provision of essential items, blood, and medical support to those in need through active participation in various volunteer groups

  • GOOD KARMA FOUNDATION Graphic

    Project Consultant

    GOOD KARMA FOUNDATION

    - 1 year 5 months

    Kerala, India

    • Make Friendship Campaign - As project consultant for the Good Karma Foundation - A campaign to express gratitude & empower the fisherman community of Kerala. Donated a small insurance to 13,000 fishermen in 55 communities to create awareness on health insurance.

  • Core Team Member

    Chekutty

    - 2 years

    India

    Core team member and coordinator for 'Chekutty' Project, which happens to be one of the most acclaimed projects in force, post the 2018 Kerala Floods. Chekutty project focussed on the weavers community of Chendamangalam. (www.chekutty.in)

    • 'Chekutty' Project – Acted as the Core Team Member Chekutty Project - one of the most acclaimed resurgence projects, post the 2018 Kerala Floods. Coordinated 250 + workshops & activities in 6 months, reached 9 countries & 50000 volunteers.

  • Pure Living Graphic

    Project Consultant

    Pure Living

    - 2 years

    India

    Coordinated & Organized several Campaigns and Community development projects

  • Business Partner and Concept Consultant

    Indeed Events

    - 1 year 10 months

    Kerala, India

  • Volunteer

    OISCA International

    - 1 year 1 month

    Kerala, India

    Environment Projects

  • The Art of Living Graphic

    Volunteer

    The Art of Living

    - 3 years

    • Worked on many Environment Projects as part of sustainable development
    • Associated with Art of Living & Mathrubhumi SEED, Planting tree saplings in over 30 schools, over 5000 trees were planted.

  • JYOTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHERUTHURUTHY Graphic

    Assistant Professor

    JYOTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHERUTHURUTHY

    - 8 months

    Thrissur, Kerala, India

    • Offered lessons, reviewed & evaluated the performance of the Engineering students.
    • Supervised, monitored & assisted undergraduate engineering students.
    • Conducted activities like group discussions, seminars, labs and other extra curricular activities.

Education

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Honors & Awards

  • MSME Excellence Awards 2024

    Hues of Life

    Outstanding Achiever - Social Impact

  • India Responsible Leader Award

    India CSR Network

  • Appreciated as speaker & participant of several programs & workshops

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    • Engaged with more than 100 leaders and experts through various programs including UN leaders.
    • Engaged with more than 6000 stakeholders through various programs of The Social Town
    • Featured in regional and national media on various occasions for various projects & initiatives.

  • National MSME Award 2024

    Global Council for The Promotion of International Trade

    Outstanding Social Enterprise Award

  • Nominated by Tie Kerala for Standard Seed Spark Program

    Standard Seed Spark Program

    • Nominated by Tie Kerala for Standard Seed Spark Program

  • Selected as one among the 20 Social Entrepreneurs

    Amani Institute

    Selected as one among the 20 Social Entrepreneurs from South India for a fully funded Leadership Program by Amani Institute (A global nonprofit developing professionals to create Social Impact)

  • Selected for incubation by NSRCEL India Institute of Management Bangalore

    India Institute of Management

    Selected for incubation by NSRCEL India Institute of Management Bangalore

  • Won Innovation Grant from Kerala Startup Mission

    Kerala Startup Mission

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