The launch of Women Against Plastic Nigeria marks a powerful step forward in grassroots environmental leadership, initiated in collaboration between Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia and a local facilitator encountered during the 2023 Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Conference. What began as a conversation on the sidelines of a panel in Lagos has grown into a living project—a new beginning for a brighter future.

Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation in Technology, Education and Management at Assumption University, Thailand. Her research, entitled

“Factors Affecting Implementation of E-Learning Management Systems in Non-Profit Centers of Developing Countries,”
addresses the complex intersection of digital transformation, educational equity, and organizational capacity within the non-profit sector.

On November 23, it was a profound honor to co-host a collaborative event at Pattaya City Hall, dedicated to advancing a culture of nonviolence and shared empowerment. The gathering brought together grassroots leaders, educators, sisters, migrant women, and local authorities united by a single goal: to strengthen peacebuilding and human dignity in practice—not just principle. 

Empowering Changemakers at the ICSIF Conference

In September 2023, Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia joined the Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Conference and Fellowship (ICSIF) as a featured panelist, contributing to a powerful dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion: Advancing Social Impact in Nigeria.

We believe that self-care is an essential component of effectively supporting and empowering vulnerable communities. As the saying goes, "You cannot give what you don't have." It is with this understanding that we are thrilled to announce our new project: Monthly Meditation for the Empowerment of Staff and Volunteers. 

Ms. Anna Neya was honored with an invitation to the transformative "Mobile Knowledge Clinic Activities" hosted by the Fountain of Life Center, RGS Thailand, at Pattaya City Hall. This event served as a powerful platform to raise awareness about the importance of cooperation between nonprofit organizations and government agencies, police, and education sectors in combating violence against women and children. 

Art therapy continues to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children at the Children's Center in Pattaya. In the second session of the art therapy course, we delved deeper into understanding and differentiating between negative and positive emotions. Through the power of painting, the children were encouraged to express their feelings and emotions on canvas, using two distinct paintings—one representing negative feelings and the other representing positive feelings. This session aimed to provide a safe and creative space for children to explore their emotional landscapes and develop a greater awareness of their own emotional well-being. 

We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between Neya Global and Ms. Taylor Robinson, a Ph.D. candidate from Royal Holloway, University of London. Ms. Taylor's visit to the Fountain of Life Women's Center marks the beginning of an exciting research partnership focused on understanding the use of technology by female households in Thailand. This collaboration aims to address the lack of research in the nonprofit sector, particularly concerning technology implementation in developing countries. 

As a passionate advocate for vulnerable children, Ms. Anna Neya has initiated and developed an art therapy course at the Fountain of Life Children's Center in Pattaya, Thailand, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards holistic well-being. 

Ms. Anna Neya has been invited to host a special certification session on "Integration of Meditation in Society: Empowering the Vulnerable" during the staff training seminar of Good Shepherd Thailand. Meditation has long been recognized as a powerful practice that brings numerous benefits to individuals, including stress reduction, improved mental clarity, and emotional well-being.