Meet the Global Team

Country: Kenya

Age: 18

Hobbies: Travelling, reading novels, cooking, singing

Favorite book: The Kite Runner by Khalid Houssain

Favorite quote: "If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. Just keep moving" - Martin Luther King Jr.

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Feeling of isolation, using locked potential in everyone, giving voices a space, diversity awareness

How they want to impact their community: “I would like to impact my community such that people will always see the value they possess and that they just need a push to motivate them, and they will, in turn, find ways to impact others.”

Country: Peru

Age: 18

Hobbies: Ballet, writing poems, singing, chess, sudoku, and other games

Favorite book: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

Favorite quote: "Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon" - Paul Brandt

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Distrust in political institutions, national narrative often excluding people from historically marginalized communities

How they want to impact their community: “I would like to become a referent of leadership and of trust within my community. Someone who they know they can talk to if they also want to catalyze change but don't know where to start. I think that by working on my own leadership, I can inspire others around me.”

Country: Mexico

Age: 17

Hobbies: Watching independent films, going to the gym, drawing,macrame, reading, writing, small gardening, skateboarding

Favorite book: Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg

Favorite quote: "Esto también va a pasar" (This too shall pass)

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Stray animals, low-quality education, lack of free/accessible recreational spaces, limited mental health services

How they want to impact their community: “I want to make an impact by directly engaging with different sectors of my community, particularly those that we usually ignore because of our (not only economical) privileges. My aim is to understand their needs firsthand avoiding the common lack of involvement. I believe that providing consistent, smaller forms of help and empowering others could be not only more accessible, but also even more useful than focusing just on expensive or material solutions.”

Country: Philippines

Age: 17

Hobbies: Music, photography, reading, sightseeing, spending time in nature, conversations, journaling

Favorite book: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

Favorite quote: “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On aquiet day, I can hear her breathing.” - Arundhati Roy

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Lack of reliable and sustainable transportation, climate displacement and housing insecurity, limited youth access to climate education, poor waste management and marine pollution, youth underrepresentation in policy-making

How they want to impact their community: “I want to have more impact on my community by creating more accessible and creative spaces for young people to learn about climate justice and take action. Many still feel disconnected or powerless when it comes to environmental issues. I hope to bridge that gap by designing programs, workshops, or platforms that are inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in our local realities—so more people feel seen, heard, and capable of making change.”

Name: Karina

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Age: 16

Hobbies: Music, playing the guitar, embroidery, being outdoors, light sports

Favorite book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Favorite quote: “Never be afraid to try something new, life gets boring when youstay within the limits of what you already know.”

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Sexism, homelessness, and the ecology in her country

How they want to impact their community: “I would like to make an impact in my community by encouraging civic engagement and opening up more opportunities for creativity and innovation. I want to make a difference to a specific current issue in my community.”

Country: Peru

Age: 17

Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music, writing

Favorite book: The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

Favorite quote: "The greatest failure is never having tried."

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Homelessness, lack of school supplies, isolation of newcomers

How they want to impact their community: “In so many ways, honestly. I’m constantly moved by the things I see. Kids working in the streets instead of playing. Elderly people begging or working in the freezing cold. It hurts to witness how much potential gets wasted simply because no one ever stopped to notice or to help. I want my impact to change that. I want to create real opportunities. Ones that help people rise through their own growth, not just wait for the system to change. I believe in giving tools, not just speeches. I want to teach financial literacy, critical thinking, and self-leadership so that people can break cycles of poverty not by complaining, but by building. I want kids to have a childhood, elders to have dignity, and people in rural areas to understand their rights and their worth. My impact starts with believing that change is possible and then doing everything I can to make it happen.”

Country: Kazakhstan

Age: 16

Hobbies: Dancing, reading books

Favorite book: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Favorite quote: “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Lack of mental health awareness among youth, limited access to extracurricular activities and creative development, food waste and food insecurity, lack of communication and understanding between generations

How they want to impact their community: “I want to have more impact on my community by encouraging young people like me to believe in themselves and take on new opportunities, even if they feel scared or unsure. Many students in my area hesitate to speak up or try new things because of fear or lack of support. I’d like to organize small events or clubs where we can share ideas, learn from each other and grow together. I believe even small actions just like helping someone find their voice can create lasting changes.”

Country: Pakistan

Age: 18

Hobbies: Swimming, basketball, walking, journaling, cooking, spending time with family and friends

Favorite book: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Favorite quote: "The smallest step forward is still movement—and sometimes,it's the one that changes everything."

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Lack of practical education, neglect of mental health, poor hostel conditions, pollution

How they want to impact their community: “I want to improve the health sector by increasing access to quality care and local transportation so people can reach hospitals on time. I also want to empower youth by making them aware of new opportunities. By supporting better services and inspiring young minds, we can help build an amazing and stronger country.”

Country: Ghana

Age: 18

Hobbies: Writing stories or poems, debating, reading and baking

Favorite book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Favorite quote: "Do not be afraid, only believe.”

Issues in their community they are passionate about: Homelessness and lack of empathy and mindfulness

How they want to impact their community: “There are lots of street kids in my community and I would love to find a way to improve their situations like making small points where people passing by can donate stuff, etc.”