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Tech Trailblazer: Empowering Girls for a Digital World
Shazadi Faiza, a tech entrepreneur from Pakistan, embarked on her journey with a clear vision: to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry through her social business. Inspired by the stark underrepresentation of women in digital marketing and technology, Shazadi...
Green Dreams: From Coral Catastrophe to Seaweed Success
Given his childhood aversion to green foods and lack of swimming skills, Nicholas Kee never imagined his journey would lead him to start a seaweed farm. However, growing up amidst significant wealth inequality and witnessing environmental degradation in his community...
From Gutter to Glow: Illuminating the Path to Change
Valentine Nnamani grew up with his grandpa, using kerosene lamps for light. He witnessed firsthand the harm caused by a lack of sustainable energy solutions. Falling into a flooded gutter due to plastic waste further fueled his drive for change. In response, he...
Empowering Change Through Uncomfortable Conversations at Wom-en
Daniela Baena Salazar is deeply committed to addressing uncomfortable conversations, including public service, climate action, sustainable development, and equality. Her upbringing in Colombia's countryside, marked by social and environmental challenges, inspired her...
Passionate about Empowering Kids Through Drama at “Nagilchi” Creative Atelier
Gunel İsmayılova is passionate about connecting with people and has held various roles throughout her career. However, her consistent focus has been on societal improvement, which she began to address through her hobby of teaching drama to children. This activity,...
Passionate Fashion Entrepreneur, Founder of Three Graces
Rayene “Ray” Arruda Esteves is a dreamer and passionate about fashion. Her love for fashion design has driven her to transform the industry into a safe space for both producers and consumers. As an environmental activist, Ray uses fashion to raise awareness about the...
The Terraformers Adventure
Yee Shuen Hwee and Fangqin Chua co-founded Terraformers to address the climate crisis through regenerative tourism. Yee Shuen's interest in sustainability began while participating in the Audacity community in Singapore, where she focused on climate technologies. A...
Fostering Connection and Empowerment in Cancer Care
David Mwesigwa, the youngest of six children, was raised by both parents in Entebbe, Uganda. He studied Computer Science at the Makerere University in Kampala. There he discovered a passion for app development. Moreover, he saw a challenge while witnessing the...
Guiding students for support and inspiration
Michi Ferreol began her educational journey with a life-changing scholarship to the International School of Manila. Coming from a middle-income family, this opportunity showcased education as a powerful equalizer. This path eventually led her to Harvard and a global...
Fostering Fulfillment: Redefining Aging Through Social Innovation
Gabriela Gaitan was inspired by her parents, who dedicated their lives to helping children with disabilities. In the 1980s, there were no oral health specialists for this population in Peru, leading to risky treatments. Her parents fought for the inclusion and...