Kevin Rohan Thomas

Kevin Rohan Thomas is a storyteller and entrepreneur who uses his creative gifts to highlight important narratives such as marginalisation and mental health. Through his work with the Akar Umbi Society, he has helped the voices of other changemakers be heard and their stories told. Beyond that, through Akar Umbi’s Enggang & Pipit initiative, Thomas acts as the bridge between curious individuals, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogues and empowering communities to be agents of change.

Creating meaningful impact involves helping people discover their own sense of meaning, value, and dignity, and then learning to show genuine empathy towards others. When we begin to genuinely love others as we love ourselves and cultivate mutual understanding, many social injustices can be addressed. We start to recognise that we share common aspirations, face similar challenges, and share a collective hope for a better future