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.

  • A Drop For Growth — Maharashtra, India – (2022)

    Drip irrigation systems installed into two farms in rural Maharashtra, within the Palghar region.

    Genre: Material Support | Lead Name: Abobakar Sediq Miakhel & Zakarya Al-Thawr

  • Project Mashik — Dhaka, Bangladesh – (2020)

    A project to bring menstrual hygiene awareness, help with sanitation and remove taboos in Bangladesh

    Genre: Healthcare | Lead Name: Abreshmi Anika Chowdhury

  • Renovating Tibetan refugee school’s playground — Dharamshala, 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 Quo — Tokyo, 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

  • ERIDANUS — Pune, India – (2020)

    Provide a mentorship program and educational workshops for underprivileged students

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Erica Lee

  • Japan-Korea Young Leaders Forum — Seoul, 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 Peace — Pune, 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 healthy — Dalsandi, 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 Giri — Sindhupalchok, Sangachok, Nepal – (2020)

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

    Genre: Poverty and sustainability | Lead Name: Susmita Giri