SENIA is delighted to congratulate Jamilah Kadir on receiving the November SENIA World Changer Award. Her leadership and lifelong commitment to promoting inclusion and equity are making a meaningful difference for learners, families, and educators.
From her beginnings as a grassroots classroom teacher to her role as Director of SEAMEO SEN, Jamilah has worked to connect regional policy with community practice and help build a future-ready, inclusive education landscape. Guided by the belief that technology should be the ultimate equalizer, she champions innovation that helps ensure no learner is left behind because of geography, disability, or neurodivergence.
Her initiatives include Smart Braille and accessible manuals that support people with visual impairments, as well as the use of AI to advance diversity and inclusion. She has also helped develop the Special Education Needs Supportive Ecosystem (SENSE) in Sabah and Comprehensive Sexuality Education modules for 11 Southeast Asian nations. Through her work, she has reached more than 10,000 educators across 11 nations, empowering teachers, supporting caregivers, and helping create learning environments where every child can participate and thrive.
We celebrate Jamilah’s dedication to equity, dignity, and educational opportunity for all. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!