GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet the People Behind
the Progress
FOUNDER & CEO
The Man Who Transforms Lives Across Continents
Lal Fernando, a worldwide humanitarian, educator and environmentalist for over 50 years around the world in 36 countries. Founder of New Era Children’s Foundation (NECF), he changed lives with innovative and highest impact projects such as Arizona’s largest water safety programme, with 140,000 children educated, 14% reduction in pool drownings.
An ardent advocate of interfaith concord, Lal has worked to promote World Religion Day worldwide and to support health, education, and sustainability projects implemented on UN programs. His work has won awards such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. Now in her current home in the U.S., Lal is inspiring people around the world as a catalyst for social change; transforming lives through empowering youth; protecting the environment and offering innovative solutions for global peace; and working her life-long commitment to equality, education, and compassionate action.
GLOBAL
Board of Directors
Dr. Mark Heisig, NMD
Concussion Recovery Health Specialist
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY
Meet Our International Advisory Board
Our International Advisory Board brings together a diverse group of leaders, professionals, and experts from around the world who share a passion for education, innovation, and community impact. Each member contributes unique insights and experiences, helping us shape our vision and strengthen our work. With their guidance, we are able to connect local efforts with global perspectives, ensuring that our initiatives remain forward-looking, inclusive, and meaningful for the people and communities we serve.
Africa
Field leadership across East and Southern Africa.
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Asia
Programs spanning South Asia and the subcontinent.
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Europe
Research and advisory expertise from Eastern Europe.
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