Glocal Teen Hero (GTH)

In search of Fantastic Teens

Towards a Solution

In order to address the challenge above and empower teenagers to follow their passion and to aspire creativity and positive change, the Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) platform was established. GTH is exclusively for the teenagers that recognizes their initiation, creativity and enthusiasm so as to empower them.  It is a fully funded program exclusively for Nepali Teenagers and is an initiation of Glocal - Khabar, an online news portal based on youth, education and entrepreneurship. The overall purpose of this program is to motivate and encourage teenagers to step out of their comfort zone, be creative and nurture entrepreneurial thinking. It also acts as a platform for them to network with delegates from various industries in Nepal, South Asia and around the world.

Each year, 20 teenagers between the ages of 13-19 are selected for their achievements, initiations or contributions in any field outside of their respective school’s or college’s curriculum. They are selected based on their resume and an essay that documents thier accomplishments followed by an interview from the panel of judges. The fantastic one, is given the “Glocal Teen Hero ” award.  Under this award, the winners are given a chance to make a small documentary where they will share their inspirational stories and aspiration for future. Winners will then be offered job shadowing and much more opportunities for their educations and career growth.

GTH follows the below methodology:

1. Announcement of call for Applications.
2. A regional coordinator (Local Representative) will be selected to lead the promotional activities in the respective cities. 
3. Promotion about the program and its procedure to different schools/colleges among the teenagers. 
4. Interaction program will be organized in different schools/colleges inviting principal/teachers, students, parents, government officials and the local press where Glocal members along with winner of Glocal Teen Heroes to share the opportunity information.
5. Top 20 influential teenagers will be selected and interviewed in Glocal Khabar to share their initiation.
6. Announcement of Top Six Finalists.
7. Seven days training will be set to the Top Six Finalists to boost the personal development and widen their network.
8. Finalists interviews on event day.
9. Announcement of Winner Glocal Teen Hero.

Outcomes Achieved:

Since its inception five years ago, GTH has raised the visibility and publicized the great achievements and innovations that are being developed by teenagers.  GTH is now considered one of the prestigious platforms for passionate teenagers who can showcase their innovations and inspire the world. GTH has a group of 72 influential teenagers who are champions for other teenagers because of their achievements as change agents. Due to its success, GTH have been replicated in India, and it's being explored in other countries in South Asia.

• 2015: 98 Applications
• 2016: 281 Applications
• 2017: 321 Applications
• 2018: 532 Applications
• 2019: 598 Applications
• GTH – India 2019 :132 Applications

Sustainability and Replicability:  

GTH is a platform that is exclusively for teenagers, where they can showcase their creativity nationally. There are so many teenagers around the world who are trying to create an impact and need a platform to do so. GTH aims to replicate this project in every country in which a GTH – Alumni will be utilized to advocate for the project and seek the engagment of teenagers.  The aim is to run it in different countries to recognize the influential teenagers from around the world. This will create a chain learning to all the teenagers to follow their dream and bring positive impact in society.

The vision to implement GTH in all South Asia by 2020 and worldwide by 2030 . Through this the connection of all teenagers might create a step to bring the positive change in the world.