Tanzeel Rashid

Founder, Ogrograhi
Bangladesh

Tanzeel Rashid is a young development professional, climate advocate, and youth activist who founded the organization Ogrograhi at just 14 years old. Through Ogrograhi, he has implemented over 50 social action projects in the fields of climate change, public health, and youth empowerment. He leads a dedicated team of over 100 young changemakers, empowering them to drive community-based initiatives and take ownership of local development efforts. Tanzeel’s leadership in grassroots activism has earned him numerous national and international recognitions, including being named a Top 10 Finalist for the Global Student Prize 2023, a UN Millennium Fellow (Class of 2022), a US Department of State Exchange Program alumnus, recipient of the Letters to Strangers Mental Health Changemaker Award 2024, and being recognized as an Ashoka Young Changemaker