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Pawan is a development practitioner from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, draws his roots from the Sasak Tribe, embracing its cultural spirit even though he grew up somewhat distanced from its daily rituals.

Educated in Sociology at Mataram University, his academic path focused on Development Sociology, Social Welfare, and Community Empowerment. From his school years through university, Rizwan immersed himself in leadership, research, and youth-led initiatives—most notably co-founding Lombok Pintar (LONTAR), a literacy movement, and serving as head of a Tourism Awareness Group in his village. Currently, he works with the local NGO KONSEPSI, supporting vulnerable communities and deepening his professional commitment to inclusive development.

Rizwan joined the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme with a heart full of purpose: to sharpen his leadership, amplify community change, and broaden access for other young leaders across Eastern Indonesia. He’s especially motivated to grow in four areas—language proficiency, cultural learning, knowledge development in climate and disaster resilience, and international networking. Inspired by a belief that education is a lifelong pursuit, Rizwan hopes to absorb New Zealand’s culture of sustainability and humanitarian values, and to transfer these learnings into impactful local actions.

Though his current lifestyle revolves around study and work, Rizwan fondly recalls hobbies like mountain climbing, gardening, and cooking—activities he hopes to reconnect with. For him, this program is more than growth—it's a gateway to lasting change for the communities he serves.