

Malaysia
Collins Santhanasamy
Collins is a medical doctor (MBBS) and a Public Health in Disasters specialist (EMJMDPHID). He has recently founded Youth4DRR, a global, dynamic, and collaborative network of youth-led organisations, delegations, and individuals committed to enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies.
He has worked with grassroot communities in the development of sustainable solutions addressing healthcare and educational challenges.
Collins particularly interested in community-led initiatives and developing localized and sustainable solutions. He also is an innovator: in 2019 he was part of a five-person team that conceptualized the idea for an ultra-low cost bCPAP device that could be used for neonatal asphyxia.
Collins sees his EI fellowship as an opportunity to develop new skills in the field of community empowerment and to network with like-minded professionals who are passionate about community resilience.