Dinesh
International Programme Manager (CSR, Education & Social Impact) @ Independent Consultant
I am an international programme management and CSR professional with over a decade of experience designing, delivering and scaling education, health, hygiene and community development initiatives across Asia and the UK.
Throughout my career, I have focused on creating measurable social impact through partnerships between businesses, schools, NGOs and local communities. My work has directly reached more than 43,650 children and 15,000 adults through over 2,000 education, health awareness and community engagement programmes.
as A Corporate Social Responsibility Programme Manager at Rentokil Initial, a UK-headquartered FTSE 100 company, I led global health, hygiene and personal safety education initiatives designed to improve wellbeing outcomes in underserved communities.
One of the achievements I am most proud of was supporting 171 children involved in hazardous fireworks-related child labour to transition back into formal education by working closely with schools, families and community stakeholders to create sustainable pathways for learning and protection.
I am increasingly drawn to Effective Altruism because of its emphasis on evidence, careful reasoning and directing talent towards solving the world's most pressing problems. I am particularly interested in global health, field-building, talent development and helping high-impact organisations scale their impact through effective partnerships, programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Just finding my way around this new community and learning more about Effective Altruism.
I'm based in the UK and have spent 15+ years working across education, corporate social responsibility (CSR), health and hygiene education, and international programme management.
Most of my career has focused on designing and delivering programmes that create positive social impact, particularly around health, youth development and community engagement.
Recently, I've become interested in Effective Altruism, especially questions around AI safety, global priorities and how experienced professionals from non-traditional backgrounds can contribute effectively.
I'm here primarily to learn, exchange ideas and better understand where my existing skills and experience might be useful.
I super glad to be here, Looking forward to learning from everyone. Let's make a difference TOGETHER!