by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
CHARLOTTE (LOTTIE) LEACH_ Legacy Award Recipient " LOTTIE’S STORY_ Wellington College After attempting to take her own life following years of depression and an eating disorder, Lottie became determined to destigmatise discussions around mental health...
by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
CHRISTINA ADANE_ Legacy Award Recipient " CHRISTINA’S STORY_ Bite Back 2030 Christina is a passionate activist with ‘Bite Back’, where she fights for a fairer and healthier food system. As the elected chair of the youth board, she shares her own experience...
by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
DIANA CHAO_ Legacy Award Recipient " DIANA’S STORY_ Letters to Strangers Diana grew up living below the poverty line, working multiple jobs from sixth grade onwards to support her family. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 13, Diana Chao founded ‘Letters to...
by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
HANNAH HODGSON_ Legacy Award Recipient " HANNAH’S STORY_ The Writing Squad Hannah lives with probable Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, which is a terminal illness. Her work with ‘Together for Short Lives’ means she has spoken in parliament, medical...
by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
HIYA SHAH_ Legacy Award Recipient " HIYA’S STORY_ Fundraising for the Girl Child Hiya saw from a young age the barriers and misogyny in society. In 2017, aged 14, Hiya launched ‘Fundraising for the Girl Child’, applying social entrepreneurship to elevate,...
by Lana | J Dec, 2021 | Stories, The Award
JAHIN RAHMAN_ Legacy Award Recipient " JAHIN’S STORY_ Efforts in Youth Development of Bangladesh During childhood, Jahin’s best friend was forced into a child marriage. Then, in third grade, Jahin’s friends were attacked by a group of 25 men during a...
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