YOUR HAND
All around the world, people are embarking on a journey of change.
14 inspiring individuals from across the globe share a message of hope that demonstrates how small, thoughtful actions within local communities can create ripples of change on a global scale.
What message would you leave to inspire others to take actions for a brighter future?
MARIAM TOROSYAN
A social entrepreneur from Armenia, is the founder of Safe YOU, a digital platform empowering woman by providing tools for safety, advocacy, and support, while fostering a global community committed to gender equality.
KODO NISHIMURA
A Buddhist monk and LGBTQ+ advocate from Japan, empowers individuals to embrace their true selves through his work as a motivational speaker, author, and makeup artist, bridging spirituality and self-expression.
TETSUKO KUROYANAGI
A renowned Japanese actress, author, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has dedicated her career to advocating for children's rights and education, using storytelling to inspire inclusion and opportunity for all.
RAMLA ALI
A Somali-born British professional boxer, humanitarian and a UNICEF ambassador, made history as the first Somali boxer to compete in the Olympics and has since founded the Sisters Club, a non-profit organization that provides free self-defense and boxing classes to empower women and girls worldwide.
XINTONG DU
Founder and CEO of VoiceChanger in China, has dedicated her work to providing affordable speech therapy for children aged 2 to 16, helping over 8,000 children recover faster through her innovative centers and online platform while training more than 1,300 therapists to expand access nationwide.
JJ BOLA
A writer, poet, and educator from the Democratic Republic of Congo, uses his work to address themes of mental health, masculinity, and displacement, while advocating for refugees as an ambassador for the United Nations High Council for Refugees.
ANASTASIIA YEVA DOMANI
A transgender rights activist from Ukraine, advocates for the rights and inclusion of transgender individuals through her work with Cohort NGO, striving to create a society where everyone can live authentically and without discrimination.
SHANI DHANDA
A social entrepreneur and disability advocate from the United Kingdom, works to dismantle barriers faced by disabled individuals, creating platforms and initiatives that champion inclusivity, accessibility, and equality in every aspect of society.
EMMA HOSOI
A 14-year-old social entrepreneur from Japan, co-founded mocoEarth to raise awareness about marine conservation and biodiversity, turning waste into treasure through innovative upcycling and community-driven initiatives.
CHESIL
A Japanese Korean novelist, uses her writing to explore themes of identity, belonging, and cultural struggle, giving voice to marginalized communities and advocating for greater understanding and representation in literature.
JULIETA MARTÍNEZ
A youth activist from Chile, is the founder of the collaborative platform Tremendas, which empowers young women to drive social impact through education, innovation, and sustainable development initiatives.
SABRINA HABIB
A social entrepreneur from Canada, is the co-founder and CEO of Kidogo, a pioneering childcare network in Kenya that provides high-quality early childhood education to low-income communities, empowering women and transforming the lives of young children.
SANDILE MTETWA
A physicist and researcher from Zimbabwe, is dedicated to breaking barriers in STEM by mentoring young women, advocating for greater representation, and fostering innovation to address global challenges.
FUMIE MIYOSHI
A renowned sushi chef from Japan, has broken barriers in a traditionally male-leddominated[M(1] industry, earning recognition for her craft and inspiring women to pursue their passion in fields where they are often underrepresented.
