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Asif Ayoob, The Special Advisor to the Secretary General


Asif Ayoob (born June 27, 1995) is an Indian social entrepreneur, humanitarian leader, and diplomat. He serves as the Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of IIMSAM,[1] an Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Bhailog Inc and Bhailog Connect India Pvt Limited, a pioneering startup dedicated to improving the lives of internal migrant workers in India.

Early life and education

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Asif Ayoob earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, University of Kerala and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, United States.

Asif Ayoob was born in Kollam, Kerala, India, to Dr. S. Ayoob, a prominent educational leader and former Pro Vice Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University as well as the former Principal of TKM College of Engineering, and Libina A., a dedicated high school teacher. His younger sister is an MBBS graduate.

Career

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Work with IIMSAM

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Asif Ayoob serves as the Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of IIMSA . Asif spearheaded the One Million Spirulina Campaign, which aimed to provide nutritional supplements to over one million malnourished children worldwide. This initiative, launched in partnership with DXN and inaugurated by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, has made significant contributions. His role also includes engaging in diplomatic negotiations with governments and international organizations to address food insecurity. His efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger.

Bhailog Inc: Empowering Migrant Workers

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Asif is the co-founder and CEO of Bhailog Inc., a platform aimed at improving the living and working conditions of internal migrant workers in India. The company advocates for fair wages and inclusivity while offering resources to support migrant laborers.[2]

Key achievements and recognition

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  • Played a key role in launching and implementing the 'One Million Spirulina Campaign' to combat malnutrition globally.
  • Recognized among the "Top 10 Leaders for Humanitarian Causes" by The Times of India in 2022[3]
  • Recipient of the State Award for Social Work (2019) by the Government of Kerala for his role in disaster relief during the 2018 Kerala floods ⁣
  • Received the Certificate of Appreciation (2020) from H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal, former Prime Minister of Nepal, for contributions to youth empowerment.
  • Recognized by the UN Under Secretary-General for Youth Affairs[4] for his exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
  • Received 'Certificate of Commitment' from World Book of Records, London
  • Authored an article in the UN Chronicle titled "Managing Plastic Pollution: Could University Campuses Serve as Vectors of Change?"[6]
  • Represented India at United Nations, New York: Spoke at United Nations (H.Q) on homelessness as part of Government of Kerala's delegation to United Nations[7][8]
  • Represented as SVEEP Ambassaor for Election Commission of India in 2019 General Elections for Kollam City, Kerala
  • Served as Goodwill Ambassador on Bilateral Affairs, IIMSAM[9]

Social and youth initiatives

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Asif has led numerous initiatives focused on social justice, youth empowerment, and rights advocacy:

  • Mission Trans 5 (2018): A program promoting transgender rights in collaboration with Kerala's Social Justice Department.[10]
  • Dhairiya (2019): A self-defense training initiative empowering young women in Kollam, Kerala.
  • Stem Cell Registry Camps: Organized across Kerala to facilitate life-saving matches for patients suffering from blood disorders.
  • Youth Mentorship: Mentored over 100 student projects, helping them align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and fostering leadership in social causes.

Diplomatic leadership

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Asif Ayoob has participated in international initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity and malnutrition. In his role with IIMSAM, he has represented the organization at several United Nations conferences and global forums, advocating for the promotion of Spirulina as a sustainable solution to combat malnutrition. His work includes fostering collaborations between governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger.

References

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  1. ^ "Kerala native Asif Ayoob appointed special advisor to IIMSAM secretary general". English.Mathrubhumi. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  2. ^ "Kollam youths launch 'Bhailog' app, a job aggregator platform for migrant workers". Kollam youths launch 'Bhailog' app, a job aggregator platform for migrant workers. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  3. ^ "10 Leaders Who Made Significant Contributions to Humanitarian Causes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  4. ^ "Home". Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ Admin, Youth (2020-06-01). "Meet 10 leaders who can inspire you to change the world (7th Edition)". Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  6. ^ Nations, United. "Managing Plastic Pollution: Could University Campuses Serve as Vectors of Change?". United Nations. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  7. ^ Nations, United. "Partnership between universities and local governments featured in START seminar". United Nations. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  8. ^ Reporter, Staff (2018-04-11). "Edam housing schemepresented at UN HQ". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ^ archive, From our online (2020-08-15). "Kites Foundation to organise online youth conclave". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  10. ^ Sudhish, Navamy (2018-12-05). "Sensitizing students to rights of transpersons". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-03.