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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About
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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Message consistency can hurt your fundraising. But everyone tells you to stick to a script. Here’s why that’s wrong. ⤵ Your prospects are at five…
Message consistency can hurt your fundraising. But everyone tells you to stick to a script. Here’s why that’s wrong. ⤵ Your prospects are at five…
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Celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day & Honouring Our Freedom Fighters ! 🇮🇳🕊️ As we celebrate 78 years of freedom, we look ahead to a…
Celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day & Honouring Our Freedom Fighters ! 🇮🇳🕊️ As we celebrate 78 years of freedom, we look ahead to a…
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The devastating 2024 Wayanad landslides, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, have left an indelible mark on Kerala. Homes, dreams, and loved ones…
The devastating 2024 Wayanad landslides, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, have left an indelible mark on Kerala. Homes, dreams, and loved ones…
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Experience
Education
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Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Executive Management Development Program Project Management
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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Certificate Course Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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IIBM Institute of Business Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA Marketing and Finance Distinction
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Accel IT Academy
PG Diploma Embedded Systems Designing A
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AL AMEEN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KULAPPULLI
Bachelor's degree Electronics and Communications Engineering First Class with Honours
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Stanford University Graduate School of Education
Certificate program Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Licenses & Certifications
Honors & Awards
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MSME Excellence Awards 2024
Hues of Life
Outstanding Achiever - Social Impact
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India Responsible Leader Award
India CSR Network
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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
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Nominated by Tie Kerala for Standard Seed Spark Program
Standard Seed Spark Program
• Nominated by Tie Kerala for Standard Seed Spark Program
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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)
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Selected for incubation by NSRCEL India Institute of Management Bangalore
India Institute of Management
Selected for incubation by NSRCEL India Institute of Management Bangalore
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Won Innovation Grant from Kerala Startup Mission
Kerala Startup Mission
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Prayers for Wayanad 🙏 It’s been around 13 years since Madhav Gadgil submitted his report on the Western Ghats Ecology. What have we done since…
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Key insights for #CorporateSocialResponsibility and its #impact on the social sector from the Economic Survey 2024. The #EconomicSurvey is the Indian…
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Paris 2024: A Sustainable Olympics with Many Firsts During my recent visit to Paris, I realized that Paris 2024 would be unlike any previous Olympic…
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Internship Opportunity at #Commonwealth Secretariat, London!! We have an excellent opportunity for two (2) Living Lands Charter Interns to work with…
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