About Me
I am a 16 year old teenage advocate who graduated from the UNITAR program of 2023. I am interested in advancing progress in the field of poverty alleviation, climate change and sustainable development. Currently, I am a year 12 student at the British International School Ho Chi Minh City progressing his International Baccalaureate (IB). I am also interested in sustainable entrepreneurship practices which adhere to the SDG and ESG agendas. I aim to inspire youth and peers to expand their knowledge in business practices and improve the youth's financial literacy, fostering a prosperous and sustainable future.
Project Description
I showcased the “Eco-stall” at the UNITAR 2023 pitching day - an ecologically sustainable initiative, a social enterprise with a progressive vision for the future of street food. Nowadays, the world’s ever- changing pace pushes global development to an even more rapid rate - unsustainable consumerism inherently degrades OUR environment. Thus, we introduce an ecologically sustainable street food stall utilizing the circular economy of locally sourced materials from Vietnam: compressed bamboo, metal roofings. Our stall catalyzes a sustainable movement in the street food industry, following its aesthetic and user-friendly design all the while maintaining affordable prices. Stalls utilize integrated solar panels to leverage Asia’s intense sunlight hours. Through the Eco-stall I hope to be able to preserve and re- invigorate our rich cultural heritage of street food with a sustainable approach.
Progress after UNITAR:
After connecting with inspiring individuals which truly fueled my ambitions, I proceeded to showcase the Eco-stall at the Global Goals Week 2023 as a Systems Change ambassador. Afterwards I raised $2000 dollars in the span of 3 days using my Eco-stall at school events. I also founded two other initiatives: ‘ToyJoy’ and ‘Global Innovators Hub’ to further advocate sustainability and entrepreneurship in my local community.