Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit World

Sasibai Kimis speaks to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director or I First International about Earth Heir.  Earth Heir works with over 100 artisans from women’s cooperatives, indigenous tribes and refugee groups, across six states of Malaysia. By combining traditional artisanal skills with modern, contemporary design, Earth Heir is a true celebration of Malaysia’s varied heritage art forms and unique cultural narratives. Earth Heir is fair trade certified with the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). 

Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, MD of I First International speaks to the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) is a nonprofit. Aresandiran, CEO, shares how he and his team over 10 years have built the organisation from where it was. The key to its success focussing on the operations.

Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Khalid al Walid, Managing Director, Philandure about Monitoring and Evaluation. This is an important tool that can help NPO's be better at ensuring they can make the difference on the ground.

Listen to Dr Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International, a Consultancy striving to professionalise the NGO/CSO/NPO sector in the world. Listen to his conversation with Mr Pasupathi as the story unfolds and invariably Mr. Pasupathi narrative becomes a learning for those who have similar aspirations to do wonders for their community.

Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder of I First International talks to Peter Muthaura, from the Human Needs Project in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First a International talks to Ir. Dr. Kriban who is the Secretary of Spina Bifida Association of Malaysia on how it started in 2007 and where it is now today.

Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, I First International, speaks to Arshwin Nair, the President of Recruiters Association Malaysia (RAM) about his reason for setting up his NGO, the ingredients required for a good resume and why it is important to fill the void of finding the right talent for the job within the Malaysian Society. 

George Bohlender is the Managing Director of Dragonfire Corporate Solutions. He is also a Writer, Entrepreneur, and an Advocate for Islamic/Responsible Finance & Entrepreneurship. He shares his views with Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder, Managing Director of I First International on the issues associated with the Inuit community, the employability issues in Malaysia and the general education system that covers career counselling.

Inthira, Executive Council Member of Agathians Shelter speaks to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International about the issues and challenges associated with managing an Orphanage in Malaysia.