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Asif Ayoob
[edit]Asif Ayoob (born June 27, 1995) is an Indian social entrepreneur and diplomat appointed as special advisor to the Secretary-General of Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), an autonomous intergovernmental organization with observer status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council.[1] In 2024, Ayoob co-founded Bhailog, a technology platform for migrant workers that was officially launched by the Chief Minister of Kerala.[2] The platform provides employment matching services and access to social welfare programs for interstate migrant workers in India.[2]. He was earlier the Spokesperson to the Hon. Consulate of Republic of Seychelles in Bengaluru and Goodwill Ambassador on Bilateral and Multilateral Affairs of IIMSAM. In 2018, Ayoob represented the Government of Kerala at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the START seminar on sustainable development, organized by the UN Department of Global Communications. He addressed homelessness solutions through university-local government partnerships.[3]
Education
[edit]- MBA – University of Wisconsin–Parkside (2022)[4]
- B.Tech – TKM College of Engineering (2018)[5]
Family
[edit]Ayoob was born in Kollam, Kerala to:
Dr. S. Ayoob - Executive Director of TKM College Trust and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and Principal of TKM College of Engineering [6]
Libina A. - Senior teacher at TKM Higher Secondary School, Kollam[7]
His sister:
Dr. Asitha Ayoob - MBBS practicing physician [8]
Career
[edit]Diplomatic Role
[edit]Ayoob's 2024 appointment was publicly announced by IIMSAM, tasking him with representing the organization at UN-affiliated forums on sustainable development and migrant welfare.[1]. He has been pivotal in various diplomatic interventions during his tenure in former roles.
Social initiatives
[edit]Founded Bhailog Inc., a migrant worker assistance platform launched by Kerala's Chief Minister in September 2024[9]
Developed UN-recognized solutions for affordable housing[10]
Recognition
[edit]Swami Vivekananda Yuva Prathibha Puraskaram (2019) - Kerala's highest youth honor[11]
Featured in The Times of India's "10 Leaders Who Changed Lives" (2023)[12]
In 2022, he authored an article for the UN Chronicle on plastic waste management in universities.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kerala native appointed Special Advisor to IIMSAM Secretary-General". Mathrubhumi. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b Nair, Rajeev (5 September 2024). "Chief Minister launches application for migrant workers". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Partnership Between Universities and Local Governments Featured at START Seminar". United Nations Academic Impact. 12 November 2018. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "UW-Parkside Alumni Directory". University of Wisconsin.
- ^ "KTU Degree List". The Hindu.
- ^ "New Appointments at KTU". The Hindu. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "School Staff Profile". Kerala Education Department. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "College Annual Report" (PDF). MES Medical College. 2023. p. 45. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Kerala launches app for migrant workers". The Hindu. 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Kerala housing scheme presented at UN HQ". The Hindu. 10 May 2018.
- ^ "State Youth Awards 2019 winners". Mathrubhumi. 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Meet India's Young Changemakers". The Times of India. 15 March 2023.
- ^ Ayoob, Asif (15 June 2022). "Managing Plastic Pollution: Could University Campuses Serve as Vectors of Change?". UN Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.