Danny Burns

Danny Burns is a dedicated activist and Programme Director with a keen focus on driving social change for social justice.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography with First Class honors from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Danny has an array of experiences in academia and research, having held roles such as Professor & Director of CLARISSA at the Institute of Development Studies, where he concentrated on tackling child labour and modern slavery in South and Southeast Asia.

His expertise extends to community development, systems thinking, and radical forms of democracy, emphasizing participatory change processes.

With a background that includes leadership roles in various research clusters and academic institutions, Danny Burns is a specialist in social and organizational learning.

Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in promoting community-led peace building initiatives and advocating for inclusive social change.

Danny's professional journey includes significant tenures at esteemed organizations like the University of the West of England, University of Bristol, and TPAS Scotland.