South Korea

Alexis is from South Korea and attends the Songdo Chadwick International in South Korea. She is passionate about passionate about tackling cultural values that inhibit women from accessing their basic rights around the world and she writes about gender and sexuality-related inequality for CI Coligo, her school's journalism club. 

Australia

Khushi is a 16 year old innovator and entrepreneur from Australia, who's crazy enough to believe that the world can be a better place - and that the youth of today are the ones that will make it happen. She runs the social enterprise ChangeMakeHer Australia, and is passionate about making the global workforce more diverse and collective.

Hong Kong/ U.K.

Tabby was born in Cheltenham, U.K., but grew up in Hong Kong. She is currently a sixth form student, studying History, Politics and Philosopher. Tabby is President of the Law Society and Head of the Politics Society at her school. She hopes to read Law at university, and as a result has developed an interest in the legal aspects of current affairs.

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Hong Kong

Nicole was born in Australia but resides in both London and Hong Kong. She attends boarding school in the UK and is currently thinking of applying for Economics at university, with an emphasis on corporate law. Nicole is passionate about looking at geopolitical issues from different perspectives and trying to gauge future repercussions of current affairs, and is particularly interested in issues related to China and the Middle East.

Italy

Beatrice is Italian but was born in Mexico, and has been brought up in China and Malaysia. She currently attend school in the UK and intends to study either economics, geography or international relations at university. Having travelled and seen so much of the world, especially Asia, Beatrice is eager to try and remove some of the false stereotypes that are set upon Asia and believes that the rest of the world has much to learn from its cultures and mindsets. She is fascinated by global affairs, geopolitical issues and the problems associated with climate change.

Hong Kong

Cindy was raised in Hong Kong, but currently attends school in the UK. She is concerned about global disparity and its effects on children in developing countries, and is also interested in behavioural economics and how it can bring about positive impacts on the world. Cindy has worked closely with UNICEF HK to advocate for children's rights and global citizenship among youngsters. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and also produces her own short films.

Hong Kong

Ying was raised in Hong Kong and spends her summers in Malaysia with her grandparents. As the sales director for the company Know No Better, she aims to use their merchandise as an outlet to increase social conscience. She is fascinated by the impacts of technological and scientific innovation, and believes future industries will be heavily centred around it. She is also very passionate about women's rights, particularly on the topic of forced labour, reproductive rights and women's education (or rather, the lack of it in some areas). She is interested in studying statistics or business at university; however, she wants to maintain her passion for human geography and music. Inspired by Sheryl WuDunn, she would like to have a flourishing career whilst fighting for a greater cause.

Russia

Ekaterina has studied in the UK since 2012, but she lives in Moscow. She is passionate about her country’s past, present, and the future prospects that it may hold. Ekaterina strongly believes that Russia has the potential to become a democratic and more economically successful country, due to its rich culture, resources and skilled population. Fascinated by economics, she is interested in the Russian economy and its issues, such as income inequality, dependency on oil and gas, and the impact of sanctions, and its financial sector.

Indonesia

Alastair is half English and half Indonesian, and while he is at school in England, he has lived most of his life in Jakarta after being born in Australia. While he aspires to pursue a career in the Sciences or in Engineering, he loves organised debating, and is passionate about environmental and social issues, such as those concerning religion, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ community, particularly in Asia. Alastair is also working towards a qualification in Mandarin, as he strives to better understand different cultures.

France/ China

Ianis was born in France but was raised in Czech Republic, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and is now studying at Sciences Po. He is passionate about international relations and public affairs. It is Ianis's aim to offer a different perspective to the news, so as to better inform the public and contribute to the involvement of citizens in their respective societies. 

Hong Kong

Ella is from Hong Kong but currently studies at a boarding school in the UK. She is passionate about global politics, especially the study of post-colonial theories and human rights violations. She hopes to start constructive discussions that allow for the exchange of all kinds of opinions and to encourage tolerance of new ideas.

Singapore/ London, UK

Maia was born in Singapore and lived there for 14 years before moving to London, and has been attending boarding school in Gloucestershire, UK. She is passionate about global issues such as women’s empowerment and education, as well as international law. Her aim is to facilitate productive discussions as a means to effect positive change, both in schools and in the wider community. 

Nigeria

Tireni was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria but currently attends high school in the UK. In her free time, she enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favourite genre to read at the moment is contemporary African literature, with authors such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie situated at the top of her reading list. Tireni is concerned about issues such as racism, immigration and gender equality, and hopes to shed light on the aforementioned issues, especially in the context of Nigeria and Africa in general.

Newbury, U.K.

Saskia was born in England and lives in Newbury. She is hoping to study Geography at university, and is passionate about heritage and wildlife conservation. Saskia volunteered at Bristol Aquarium in 2016, and is involved with the Environmental Society at her school. It is her aim to address the threats of climate change, and to encourage young people to take action and find solutions to reduce the impacts of mass urbanisation.

South Korea

Hayne was born in Seoul, South Korea, lived in New Jersey, Vancouver, and is now studying abroad in Boston, MA. As the only Korean student at her school, Hayne decided to create a Korean Club in which students could talk about anything Korean. She feels that this has allowed her to contribute to the school community by sharing her national heritage with people who perhaps knew very little about it before. Hayne is also interested in human rights, international relations and international law; and many of her articles will focus on North Korean issues, especially human rights violations within the country.

Hong Kong

Born in Hong Kong, Shannon was raised in Shanghai then later in Hong Kong. She recently graduated from Li Po Chun United World College, and will enroll as a fellow at Global Citizen Year where she will be working with TechforIndia. Shannon was a leader of her school's gender equality club and United World Schools (an NGO working to end intergenerational poverty in the Southeast Asian region), as she is invested in alleviating gender inequality and learning about international development. This summer, she is working as a content developer for PathFinders Hong Kong to educate migrant women and domestic workers on their rights. Shannon is always up for a cool project to work on, and would love any feedback on her articles!

Hong Kong/ China/ Canada/ North America

Elysia has resided in Hong Kong for most of her life but also identifies as an American and a Canadian national. She currently attends The Hotchkiss School, where she has written for as well as edited Brainstorm, the Hotchkiss Philosophy Club's publication, in addition to contributing artwork to and editing The Hotchkiss Spectrum, which promotes diversity and inclusion. Elysia welcomes feedback on her articles and looks forward to engaging in thoughtful discussions!

Hong Kong/ India

Snehaa was born in India and raised in Hong Kong, which is where she currently lives. She is an avid debater and public speaker, and has been involved in the Model UN circuit for five years now. She is the Vice-President of the Advocate Leadership Team of a Hong Kong based NGO called Kids4Kids that aims to empower kids to harness their creativity and take action in order to improve the lives of children from low-income families. Having attended and organised several MUN conferences, she strives to eradicate stigmatisation against minority groups and to empower women in countries where they are oppressed. In her free time, Snehaa either dances or works on a new fundraising event.

Ruston, U.S.

Chloe was born in Ruston, Louisianna and has lived there her entire life.  Being from a small, southern American town, she sees the underlying effects of racism on a daily basis.  She is passionate about creating change in the South, as she believes this can inspire change in the rest of the world. Chloe is also very passionate about travel in general, which stems from her love for varying cultures, and her interest in their uniqueness; therefore, she is keen to pursue a career in art history.

Bangkok, Thailand

Mint is from Bangkok but currently attends high school in the UK. She is interested in medicine and global health, and aspires to become a doctor. Over the summer, Mint visited both public and private hospitals, which led her to do some research on the corruption within the healthcare system in Thailand as well as the UK. She also started an HIV Awareness Project in conjunction with local hospitals and health centres, which aims to educate the youth about HIV, as it remains a taboo subject in many countries. In her free time, Mint also enjoys playing golf and tennis.

New York City, U.S.

Avery was born in New York City and has lived there her entire life. She is the head of her school’s Model United Nations club and an active member of FLAG, a gender equality club, the Student Improvement Team, and Save the Children. In her free time, she enjoys painting, playing classical guitar, and listening to music. Within her community, she works on educating her peers on vital issues that society faces today. Her main goals are to promote female empowerment, to reach gender equality and childhood education on an international scale. It is Avery’s hope that her efforts will stimulate awareness and action among her contemporaries to achieve these goals.

Oxford, UK

Clara has spent a large part of her childhood travelling between the US and UK, and other international destinations. Her travel has instilled a sense of international-mindedness, which she wishes to instil in others. Her passions include health issues on a global perspective, innovation in science and a love of literature and reading. In 2014, she and Bella McLaughlan set up the charitable initiative, Liberation Libraries, that believes 'reading is a right, not a privilege'. Previous projects include creating small libraries within village schools to promote learning. Currently, they are working towards building and supplying a community centre for a village in the KwaZuluNatal province. 

Kenya

Trisha was born and raised in Kenya and currently lives in Hong Kong. She works as a Director of the non-profit organisation Stand Up Shout Out, promoting youth empowerment in Kenya and Hong Kong. Having organised various MUN conferences, she aspires to see more youth engage in the discussion of global issues especially through D4C. She also strives to see more organisations work towards increasing the access Kenyan girls have to education.

Brazil

Luiza has lived in Belo Horizonte, Brazil her whole life but has moved cities (and states) 3 times. She is passionate about global affairs and film. Her aim is to highlight important issues in Brazil that don't always reach mainstream media. She is also working on other projects such as Pen In a Box and Limpajuda.

Hong Kong

Ariel is born and raised in Hong Kong. She is an active debater and public speaker in the Hong Kong circuit and has competed overseas in Canada and Singapore. She is also an ex-member of the World Individuals Public Speaking and Debating Championships Team Hong Kong 2015. It is her aim to share her passion for global affairs with people from all corners of the world. Ariel is particularly interested in gender and LGBTQ issues as well as Chinese affairs, having had the opportunity to speak about them at high-stake tournaments. She is also greatly fascinated by psychology and is a dancer.

Russia

Antonina is a Russian student who has been living in the UK for the past 11 years. She frequently visits her hometown Moscow where her extended family lives. She is passionate about discussing legal systems and legislation of foreign countries and aspires to pursue a career in law. She attends Model United Nations and is part of the Law Society at her school. She is especially concerned with violence against women, human rights violations and unjust laws. Her goal is to give people the most factual version of the news possible, undistorted by bias or an agenda.

Seoul, South Korea

Daniel is a student at The King’s School Canterbury. He is the founder and the head of KSCMUN (King’s School Canterbury Model United Nations) and regularly attends conferences all over the UK. He is passionate about discussing and creating resolutions for global crises, including capacity building in failing states, the refugee crisis in countries such as Syria and the spread of the Zika virus. Daniel also spends his time working as the head of marketing and public relations for Khonaa, a registered social enterprise in Hong Kong funding the education of minority groups all over Asia. He is also part of the first swimming team at King’s Canterbury and is the swimming team captain of his house.

Istanbul, Turkey

India is half South-African and half English, and currently lives in Istanbul. She has previously lived in London, Houston, Pretoria and Singapore. She is passionate about global issues, and is also very interested in domestic and foreign Turkish affairs. She aims to show people what life is really like in Turkey and to highlight the positive aspects of Turkey that the mainstream media do not tend to focus on.