The 2023 programme encompassed our most diverse batch of nationalities so far: Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, China and Kazakhstan. After 10 weeks of learning, mentoring and personal development, the cohort displayed their acquired skills in the graduation day pitch event.
Graduation day - hybrid pitch event hosted by Howden
Graduation Day was hosted by Howden in their scenic office overlooking Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong based ambassadors pitched in-person while overseas participants pitched virtually. Our expert panel was comprised of a local sustainability entrepreneur, a former UNITAR YAAPP Ambassador, and a member of the UNITAR office in China. Once again, the UNIAR Hiroshima office was able to dial in to observe the proceedings and give words of encouragement to our participants.
The 2023 projects were (Click the green names for more info):
Award Winners:
For Impact
1st Agnes Chiu, Design Your Life At 25
2nd Annie Han, Jewelwise
For Innovation
1st Natalie Leung, NovaArt
2nd Iris Zhao, ReBrew
For Inclusion
1st Anna Takai, Techtion
2nd Beatrice Lee, Write and Create
Grand Prize:
Guiane Paul Pena, Youth Emergency Task Force (YETF)
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