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Compassion
Leading with empathy and seeing the humanity in everyone.
About Me
Building a kinder, fairer and greener world.
I am Greshma Pious Raju, an international development practitioner working at the intersection of climate action, peacebuilding, youth leadership, and transformative education. I design and lead community-centred initiatives that foster dialogue, ecological leadership, and social change. Through collaborative partnerships and innovative learning experiences, I empower young people and communities to become ethical leaders and active changemakers, advancing peace, sustainability, and resilient futures.
Greshma Pious Raju
Peace begins with people.
— Greshma Pious Raju
Hope grows through action.
My Story
A journey of purpose that keeps unfolding
My journey began in Kerala, India, where I discovered the power of empathy, community and service. Over the years, that spark took me across continents — learning from diverse cultures, working with young people and communities, and understanding that our challenges are different, yet our hopes are the same.
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Every conversation is a chance to build understanding.
Every action is a step towards a better tomorrow.
The Values That Guide Me
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Collaboration
Believing that together, we can achieve far more than alone.
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Integrity
Staying true to values of honesty, respect and accountability.
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Sustainability
Protecting our planet and creating a future that is just and green.
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Empowerment
Investing in young people and communities to become change makers.
My Journey So Far
2009
My journey in peacebuilding started in 2008, when I joined the United Religions Initiative as a student volunteer and engaged…
2012
My understanding of peacebuilding deepened during my first international training on Moral Imagination, inspired by the work of John Paul…
2014
I further deepened my engagement in peacebuilding by serving as a URI Youth Ambassador, I attended the URI National Assembly…
2015
Visited Sri Lanka, where I presented a paper on Holy Books and Ecospirituality and learned how human relationships can transcend…
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A Glimpse of My Impact
Creating ripples of change across communities and borders.
Through peacebuilding, youth engagement, climate action and meaningful dialogue, my work continues to connect people, ideas and possibilities.
25+
Countries
500+
Young Leaders
100+
Workshops
1000s
Lives Reached
15+
Years of Purpose
Leadership & Roles
URI
Global Council Trustee
United Religions Initiative (URI)
OKC
Community & Fellowship Manager
Our Kids' Climate
UNEP
Youth Council Member
UNEP Faith for Earth Initiative
ETC
Founder
Ecopeace Teen Café
YOUTH
UN Climate Change Youth Constituency
Youth Constituency
What Drives Me Every Day
