Welcoming the 2025 Equity Initiative Fellows!

We are proud to introduce the 9^th Equity Initiative cohort- 30 dynamic individuals selected as the 2025 Equity Initiative Fellows! Representing 11 countries across Southeast Asia and China, they bring expertise in public health, climate justice, disability rights, education, urban development, migrant and labor rights, digital health, and social innovation. Whether shaping policy, driving grassroots initiatives, or leading medical and technological advancements, they are committed to tackling some of the region’s most pressing challenges and advancing equity in their fields.

We are excited to launch their Induction Year in Vietnam, where they will embark on a transformative journey of learning, collaboration, and impact as part of the EI Community. Congratulations to each Fellow on this outstanding achievement!

Meet the 2025 EI Fellows below, listed by country:

Cambodia – Pheana Sopheak
Cambodia – Socheata Sim
China – Zhang Cheng
China – Zhu Siji
Indonesia – Ayu Kartika Dewi
Indonesia – Ferena Debineva
Indonesia – Gabriella Sandranila Suryadana
Indonesia – Haris Apriyanto
Laos – Khonemany Innoukham
Laos – Phatsaline Vongsaly
Malaysia – Zulkhairul Naim bin Sidek Ahmad
Myanmar – Ei Thant Khing
Myanmar – Nyein Chan Oo
Myanmar – Ye Naing Win
Philippines – Ana Leah Cuizon
Philippines – Apple Charm Agulto
Philippines – Christian Edward Lim Nuevo
Philippines – Katherine Ann V. Reyes
Singapore – Alfred Poon Jun Haw
Singapore – Phua Wee Seng
Thailand – Jomkwan Yothasamut
Thailand – Kanang Kantamaturapoj
Thailand – Phuricha Chaivirach
Thailand – Polwish Subsrisunjai
Thailand – Pongpisit Huyakorn
Timor-Leste – Jonia Lourença Nunes Brites da Cruz
Vietnam – Nguyen Quynh Anh
Vietnam – Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh
Vietnam – Ngo Thanh Nam

To read their detailed bios, click here: http://equityinitiative.org/our-fellows