Noa Jay

Noa Jay I grew up in Sri Lanka during the civil war and travelled to many developing economies from an early age. This confronted me with the reality of living conditions in the global south as well as climate change in frontier countries. The possibility to address pressing real-world issues has become an essential goal […]

Cameron Brown

Cameron Brown I have a deep passion for playing and watching football. I was fortunate to attend World Cup matches in both South Africa and Brazil, which was an incredible experience. Traveling to these regions exposed me not only to the challenging living conditions but also to the ingenuity of the local people. Through these […]

Justin Dorazio

Justin Dorazio My parents instilled in me a compassion for others and a sense of duty to act in ways that help society.  For much of my early life, this meant regular acts of volunteering, and treating others with dignity and respect. When I arrived at university, I joined a community service organization and my […]

Raghad Alrosan

Raghad Alrosan From a young age, I would sit next to my father and watch the news, sparking an insatiable curiosity and many questions about the world around me. This early exposure ignited a deep passion for politics, human rights and development, so I was inspired to be more involved in politics and pursue a […]

Melyssa Sigg

Melyssa Sigg I am a global citizen dedicated to leveraging my expertise and resources to drive positive social and environmental impact in developing countries. I grew up in Switzerland’s “Riviera Vaudoise”. Since then, I have spent most of my life exploring, living, and working in over forty countries, developing invaluable multicultural skills that enable me […]

Simon Gupta

Simon Gupta As a child, I often got in trouble trying to defend other kids from bullies. When I saw an injustice, I had to intervene. The impulse to right a wrong has always prevailed. Growing up, I wanted to travel the world as a war photographer and draw attention to the victims on site. […]

Tom Forntheil

Tom Forntheil When I was young, I was always told to ask questions if I want to know something. So I did, and never stopped. My curiosity has shaped my learning path and resulted in even more possibilities to ask questions and discover our planet. I am interested in many things but passionate about a […]

Marion Voldan

Marion Voldan I possess the urge to leave a positive impact and I strongly believe in everyone’s responsibility. We can all make small changes and together we can shape the world. Growing up in Switzerland, I have always felt close to nature. I traveled, worked, and lived in several places across North and South America, […]