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2021 fellow
Tjalling Raz van der Schaar
Netherlands
Tjalling is a driven activist who believes in building connections to bring people together. For his Rise project, he created an online platform to connect volunteers and funds to organizations in need of support. Tjalling is a member of the peace and education organization CISV International, and is also the founder of two companies and a startup. Tjalling was recognized by the Royal Dutch Academy of Art and Sciences for an academic paper he wrote. He also enjoys supporting others as a dedicated volunteer soccer coach.