Stories from East Asia

From Hong Kong to Seoul, Toyko to Taipei, young people are rising as the next generation of changemakers. Read and watch stories of young people and adults who led change while young lead a new path forward for their communities.

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The Future of Periods: Sakshi's Changemaker Journey

How one teenager is changing her world by protecting the health of women and the planet.

Read. Re-use. Repeat: Bailey’s Changemaker Journey

Starting with her own collection of children’s books, Bailey formed a team of three other ambitious young people to pioneer a circular economy for literature in their city.

GEMS Innovation Week by Innovation Circuit Team

Making STEM Accessible in the Asia-Pacific with the Innovation Circuit

The International Baccalaureate (IB) and Ashoka partnered to develop a unique opportunity for Middle Years Program (MYP) students, ages 14-17 in IB schools worldwide to propose and scale their ideas for social change. Together, the IB and Ashoka believe that in a world that is constantly in flux...