Projects Awarded

Asia

Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Asia with GoMakeADifference’s support.

  • Renovating Tibetan refugee school’s playgroundDharamshala, India(2020)

    Reclaiming a wellness playing space for children and reworking a playground that was left to decay.

    Genre: Renovation | Lead Name: Tenzin Palmo

  • Challenge the Status QuoTokyo, Japan(2020)

    We draw Japanese youths’ interest in social issues and inspire their actions for a better future.

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Chiho Asano & Nagisa Yamazaki

  • ERIDANUSPune, India(2020)

    Provide a mentorship program and educational workshops for underprivileged students

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Erica Lee

  • Japan-Korea Young Leaders ForumSeoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Korea, Japan(2020)

    A tour of International high schools in Korea and Japan giving workshops about ways to make improvements

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Arthure Olivia Tchilibou Wane

  • Philosophy for Children (P4C)Bangalore, India(2020)

    Conducting teacher-training sessions in incorporating Philosophy for Children (P4C) in the classroom

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Sanyum Dalal

  • Agents of PeacePune, India(2020)

    To raise awareness of religious (primarily Hindu-Muslim) tensions in India.

    Genre: Peace | Lead Name: Rutuja Bhoite & Priyanka Patil

  • Let’s help them bleed healthyDalsandi, Yasin, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan(2020)

    Providing sanitary pads in my village and a two days session demonstrating pad usage

    Genre: Healthcare | Lead Name: Sajida Bibi

  • Susmita GiriSindhupalchok, Sangachok, Nepal(2020)

    A project to help people to fight with their poverty and maintain sustainability.

    Genre: Poverty and sustainability | Lead Name: Susmita Giri

  • Goggles for MugglesBangkok, Thailand(2019)

    Spreading eye health awareness and distributing personal glasses among underprivileged Thai children

    Genre: Healthcare | Lead Name: Grace Niu & Mint Kewalin

  • HEAL- Home for English Acquisition and LearningDak Lak Province, Vietnam(2018)

    Our project seeks to bring homeless people from native English speaking country to bring them to Vietnam and help them start an educational institution to teach Vietnamese youths English communication.

    Genre: Social Support and Education | Lead Name: Jaze Tran & David Dimech