Mario Raimondi Pruss

Mario Raimondi Pruss is the Academy director of the Dutch urban change agency Humankind, helping governments and citizens to create cities that are kind to ourselves, others, and the planet. 

He is also the co-founder of El Desafío Foundation, situated in Rosario, Argentina. El Desafío focuses on youth development and citizen participation through art, urban planning, social innovation, sports, and creativity. 

Pruss has been changing cities for the better for more than 15 years, in both in the for- and non-profit sectors. His passion and focus are youth development, capacity building and citizen participation.