Social Impact of the Year 2000

As Founder and CEO of ICHRPP, an official United Nations partner organization, I direct multilateral initiatives across 80+ countries from our regular presence at UN Headquarters. Our organization has achieved consistent participation in high-level UN forums, including the upcoming 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, establishing ICHRPP as a key stakeholder in international policy development. I lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on human rights advancement and inclusive international policy development. Under my direct leadership, the organization has increased representation of underrepresented communities in international human rights forums by 40% through targeted diplomatic engagement and policy intervention. I established and oversee our core diplomatic initiatives: the Global Ambassador Program, which has placed 85% of its graduates in key positions across government and international organizations; the International Journal of Human Rights, Peace and Politics; and our Digital Library preserving critical Global South perspectives. Our pioneering Human Rights Index, developed in partnership with diplomats and scholars from emerging nations, provides the first comprehensive rights assessment framework from the Global South. My responsibilities include directing specialized humanitarian programs, including educational initiatives for Afghan communities, support services for Rohingya refugees at Cox's Bazar, and youth development programs in Uganda. I've established and maintain strategic partnerships with UNITAR, the Geneva School of Diplomacy, Geneva Business School, and the Youth Centre for Dialogue and Peace, enhancing our diplomatic training and international cooperation capabilities. I represent ICHRPP at high-level international forums, engaging directly with global leaders on SDGs and human rights frameworks. My work includes developing and implementing community-level diplomatic initiatives across 50 countries, facilitating youth narrative changes in 15 nations, and establishing frameworks that connect grassroots initiatives with international human rights mechanisms. Through these efforts, ICHRPP has emerged as a leading institution in redefining peace through justice, economic equity, and inclusive governance.

As a Diana Award recipient 2024 and Founder & CEO of ICHRPP, an official UN partner organisation, I lead transformative initiatives in global human rights and social development. My diplomatic career encompasses representing India at 25+ international forums, engaging with ambassadors worldwide, and regular participation at UN Headquarters with special ticket diplomatic access, including the upcoming 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum. I have been selected for the Global Leadership Challenge by the University of Oxford and St Gallen's Symposium out of 5500 applicants worldwide; COP16 hosted by UNCCD in Saudi Arabia for a TEDX speaker session, High level Ministerial UAE Delegation at IRENA Youth Forum 2025, and for the world’s largest international student festival to be held in Norway, fully funded, in March 2025. I have been offered fully funded scholarships by the EU (Erasmus), Austrian Diplomatic Academy, and federal grants by Hungary, Turkey and Germany.

I am a Foreign Expert with Republic TV India and International wherein I covered the US Elections 2024 in Washington DC and New Delhi in exclusive sessions, an author of two books with “International Emerging author” award 2024 at the International Literary Carnival by the Indian and French Government collectively, 22+ published peer-reviewed International Research, and a visiting research scholar at Serbian Association of International Law and Moscow Institute of Digital Technologies & Law. I have led an International 10-week course with participants from 50+ countries on the "Deconstruction of Global Politics, Identities, Cultures and Peace & Conflicts in the 21st Century" and my work has been recognized through seven international awards, including the National Humanitarian Excellence Award by Indian Government on the 75th Independence Day at the Parliament. While working with former US Vice President, Al Gore and UNEP, I have addressed Climate Displacement and Sustainability leading to the culmination of my flagship project, "RefugeEase"  an international community and a platform that empowers climate-displaced communities, help rebuild their lives and uphold their fundamental human rights. I don't just advocate for them and provide humanitarian aid, but work to provide them education and decent work opportunities. Alongside, I work for upliftment of women in political decision-making institutions and human right violations in the most militarised zone of the world, Kashmir, with UNMOGIP.

This nominee is a dynamic force for positive social impact within the international student community and the broader university environment.

• ‍Impact: As an International Student Ambassador and Representative, they've directly supported over 500 incoming students, easing their transition to university life in a new country. This included organising orientation programs, mentorship initiatives, and cultural integration events. As Founder and President of the Biomedical Science Society UoBD, they've fostered a thriving academic and professional network for 200+ students, enhancing their learning experience and career prospects. Their online platform as an influencer on Instagram and LinkedIn reaches over 1000 students globally, providing insights to the field and fostering a sense of community.‍
• Support: They provided personalised support through one-on-one mentoring, addressing academic anxieties, visa concerns, and cultural adjustment challenges. The Biomedical Science Society offered workshops, guest speaker sessions, and networking opportunities, empowering students academically and professionally. The influencer platform delivers accessible information and peer support, tackling feelings of isolation and promoting academic success.‍
• Fundraising: While specific large-scale fundraising isn't the primary focus, the Biomedical Science Society successfully secured university grants totaling AED 5,000 to support events and initiatives, directly benefiting members' academic and professional development.‍
• Meaning: This work cultivates a more inclusive and supportive university environment, leading to increased student engagement, improved academic performance, and enhanced well-being. It empowers future biomedical science professionals with essential skills and connections, contributing to a stronger workforce.‍
• Case Study: The International Student Mentorship Program, initiated and led by the nominee, paired 150 incoming students with senior mentors. A follow-up survey revealed that 90% of mentees reported feeling significantly more supported and integrated into the university community, with a 15% improvement in first-semester average grades compared to the previous year's cohort.

At just 21, Yasmine is the CEO and founder of CarbonTrac, an award-winning AI platform tackling carbon emissions and food waste by gamifying sustainable grocery choices. Her mission is bold yet beautifully simple: to cut UK emissions by 5% by 2030 by empowering everyday people to make more sustainable decisions at the checkout.

She believes that we often think our choices don’t matter because we’re just one person. But with 8 billion of us, those decisions - when multiplied - have the power to disrupt and reshape entire supply chains. That belief is at the heart of everything she builds.

Her vision and traction have earned her support from global institutions including the United Nations ITU, Huawei, Samsung, Mercedes-Benz (BeVisioneers), Village Capital, UnLtd, UCL Innovation & Enterprise, and Sage, helping turn this vision into reality. In under a year, she’s raised $45,000 in non-dilutive funding, gained interest from UK retail giants, assembled a world-class team and built a proprietary product rating system.

CarbonTrac’s platform uses supplier data and AI to rate products with clear traffic light labels based on their environmental impact—considering packaging, water use, transport emissions, and more. Users receive personalized, low-impact swaps with in-app rewards for making greener choices. CarbonTrac doesn’t just tell people what’s greener—it shows them why it matters. For example, swapping just one plastic-packaged item a week for a compostable alternative could prevent the equivalent of 52 plastic bottles from entering the waste stream per person per year—enough to protect the habitat of one sea turtle from plastic contamination. These kinds of tangible, human-centered insights are central to the platform’s power. The upcoming pilot will validate these assumptions and aims to demonstrate a measurable reduction in food-related emissions and waste while maintaining retailer profitability.

Yasmine has received 14+ recognitions and awards, including a UN Fellowship where she was selected as one of 30 projects from 5,500+ global applicants - the first in UN history to directly fund youth ventures. She has shared her work on major global stages, including SXSW Austin, the World Internet Conference, and UN platforms like the Internet Governance Forum, where her voice represents a new generation of systems thinkers solving real-world challenges.

To date, her work has reached and inspired over 600,000 people: from students to world leaders, proving that accessible, human-centered technology can empower disadvantaged communities, reduce emissions, and change behaviour at scale. CarbonTrac’s business model doesn’t just reward climate-friendly choices, it ensures that low-income households benefit, that supermarkets stay profitable, and that climate action becomes inclusive.

Her work is directly aligned with SDGs 12, 13, and 9, and she continues to inspire a generation that doesn’t wait for change—but builds it. Yasmine is proof that when millions of us take even the smallest of actions, we don’t just create progress—we create a movement. And that is how she’s driving real systemic change.

Emma is a driver for  greater equity through her participation in numerous projects that support social mobility, diversity and widening participation as a youth panellist, advisor and mentor. Emma is passionate about directly supporting young people to make confident and informed decisions about their futures. She mentors through Brightside and Zero Gravity, supporting year 13 students with their UCAS applications, transition to university and degree apprenticeships. In addition, she has been a student voice on the uniguide podcast where she shares her experience and insights on university, including student finance and  summer schools. To date, she has supported 4 students on Zero Gravity, with one of the students she tutored French, achieving a C, which meant she could go to her dream university. On Brightside, Emma has mentored 3 students and through Tutor the Nation, Emma's tutee went on to achieve a B in A level French.

As soon as Emma became cognizant of the opportunities and programmes available to support young people in their careers and education, she quickly noticed that awareness of such initiatives was often low. A rather simple, but effective way, Emma has been collating opportunities in a weekly, sometimes twice-weekly post. These opportunities are often re-shared and reposted by careers leaders, young people or those working in the related field. By corollary, this has amplified the reach and awareness of programme, particularly for first-generation students, those from a lower socio-economic background and students from a racialised or minoritized ethnic background. These posts have amassed 330,000 impressions in the last year.

Emma’s ambition is exemplified through the opportunities she takes to drive her professional development. As the former chair of the Brightside youth advisory board, Emma led the digital takeover during national mentoring month. From not being a chair before, Emma has taken remarkable initiative to continue to seek feedback and further her understanding of the charity sector by contributing to the youth voice committee. In October, Emma took the plunge to speak in front of trustees, staff and award nominees at the Brightside 20th anniversary event. Her second time doing public speaking  pushed her out of her comfort zone but has only made her more eager to find other opportunities so she can keep learning. Currently, she is a founding member of Form the Future - a Cambridge-based CIC aiming to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to embark on their next steps. In addition, Emma is also part of the YHA youth voice panel, where she has recently shaped the strategy for 2030 as well as directly inputting into the recruitment and selection process for staff at YHA.

Since completing the Circl future leaders programme, she is putting the coaching into action through being a volunteer coach with the Access Project. This entails supporting a young person from a disadvantaged background with their soft skills like communication, leadership and organisation.

Prince Kevin Ogoo has introduced an innovative initiative known as Kev Connect, which has significantly alleviated the logistical challenges faced by farmers, particularly smallholder farmers. This groundbreaking approach has positively impacted approximately 80% of these farmers as well as market sellers, transforming the way they conduct their business.

With Kev Connect, the need for middlemen has been eliminated, allowing farmers and market sellers to engage directly. This direct interaction not only enhances communication but also enables farmers to reap the full benefits of their hard work and dedication. By connecting them directly with buyers, the platform fosters fairer pricing and increased profits for the producers.

The implementation of a USSD platform has been instrumental in the success of Kev Connect. In a remarkably short period, Prince Ogoo and his team have successfully raised $25,000, demonstrating strong interest and support for the initiative. This user-friendly platform is particularly appealing as it offers a straightforward and flexible approach to business, making it accessible for all participants in the marketplace. Overall, Kev Connect is paving the way for a more equitable and efficient agricultural trading system, benefiting both farmers and consumers alike.

Being nominated for a place on this year's Future Minds Under 35 list for work in promoting visionary leadership and social impact in my community by launching and scaling the Tiwia Honey Initiative, which uses a climate-smart livelihood approach by increasing resilience in bee populations through the implementation of Bang's Circular. This community-driven initiative has trained over 400 local beekeepers and engaged over 1,000 community members across eight Tiwai Island indigenous Mende communities in the eastern-southern part of Sierra Leone, including Boma, Sahun, Kamabam, and others. As a result, the Tiwia Honey Initiative is empowering rural youth, women, and smallholder farmers by equipping them with sustainable knowledge on beekeeping and a tool to generate income while protecting their environment against the impact of climate change.

Over the past six months of implementation, our work has started to pay off through an increase in bees and honey harvesting, which is bottled in 500g and 1 kg portions and sold at affordable prices of $1.20 and $2.50. Since the inception of the Tiwai Honey Initiative, we’ve generated over $156 per person in collective income for each community from multiple harvests, with some individuals earning up to $25 per day, significantly above our country's average monthly income of $40. However, the economic boost has enabled families to pay for their children's school fees, improved their diets, and reduced their reliance on unsustainable means of livelihood, such as illegal logging, deforestation for charcoal, and poaching for forest exploitation opportunities.

Moreover, beginning with fewer than 20 beehives, it has grown into a network of over 300, each capable of hosting more than 60,000 bees. This initiative has provided income and contributed to pollinator services conservation, and ecosystem restoration while addressing the decline in bee populations. The Tiwai Honey Initiative uses environmentally friendly materials to build beehives and actively engages the community in afforestation and biodiversity awareness through environmental education. However, a powerful case study is Masa Koroma, a young Boma community mother who joined the initiative at the start of 2023. She previously relied on charcoal burning and farming to support her family, but now she can earn enough through the sale of honey to sustain her household income and has trained more women in her village, creating a ripple effect of empowerment and promoting sustainability.

Life here in Uzbekistan's barren Navoi, dominated by conservative communities, has immense beauty—and poverty. My high school lacked funding to provide enough computers for students in computer science classes. Educational and career opportunities are limited. Yet, I developed a passion for a field for which there're no opportunities to pursue there—computer science. After discovering websites when I first got access to the Internet at 13 and becoming very curious about how they're created, my passion led me to chase it: I spent my summers reading computer science books borrowed from high schoolers and waited for hours outside to use my school's old PCs.

As a teenager, I saw kids in my Navoi community struggling to pursue their studies in tech-related fields. There was not a single learning center where one could learn, and no free online courses in Uzbek were available. I didn't want them to face the same hurdles I did, so I felt inspired to fight for them. After winning the One Million Uzbek Coders Competition among 12000+ contestants nationwide, I decided to use programming—"the language of innovation"—as a gateway to a new future.

Yearning to share the beauty and power I'd discovered through the languages of programming, I launched ProjectE&E, teaching coding to low-income teenagers in Navoi. To motivate new students, I wrote the curriculum, organized classes, and produced videos. During our first couple of classes, students had a hard time grasping coding concepts since they had never had hands-on experience with computers before. But as we progressed through the course, they became more comfortable using computers. Later on, they started writing code for their final projects. "Hearing your words helped me find the strength to keep pushing," says 16-year-old Dilxush, who studies diligently and challenges himself with advanced CS concepts.

The joy in my students' eyes when they create their first webpage, the pride in their voices when they present their projects—these moments continually inspire me. Each empowered student becomes a beacon of hope, inspiring others in their communities. The inspiration for E&E comes from the students, their progress, and their faith in achieving digital equality in the world if they are provided with the right tools.

E&E is a youth-led nonprofit organization I founded to provide digital literacy tutoring to low-income teenagers in Central Asia. Born from my struggles with no access to pursue my studies in tech-related fields in my small town, E&E aims to bridge the digital divide in under-resourced communities and provide them with free, accessible resources to thrive. We offer free, modern, and flexible programming education, making kids who have no access to tools aware of the opportunities in the tech world.

Our impact has been meaningful so far: 1000+ students reached, 50+ events (mentorship sessions, lectures, workshops, etc.) organized, and partnerships with 15+ local and international NGOs. We've also established the E&E Ambassador Program in 10+ local schools, extending our reach and giving opportunities to kids who want to give back to their communities.

What sets E&E apart from other such initiatives is its roots in personal experience and its holistic approach. We don't just teach digital skills; we ignite genuine passion, build confidence, and open doors to future opportunities. When 16-year-old Asadbek, who once saw thieves and traffickers as his only future, now dreams of creating his own mobile games, I see what we've overcome and what we're becoming. "You've shown us a world we never knew existed," he tells me, his voice thick with emotion.

E&E isn't just about programming; it's a revolution of hope along the Great Silk Road, moving closer and closer to digital equality. We're creating an inclusive future where aspiring young computer scientists in disadvantaged regions can thrive regardless of location, socioeconomic status, or language barriers. By empowering youth with necessary tech skills and resources, we're not just programming apps—we're reprogramming destinies, filling the blue skies of my magnificent Central Asia and beyond, with our shared hope.

In addition to leading E&E, I developed Yulent, an AI-powered learning app that offers personalized STEM education in Central Asian languages. I later entered Yulent into the global startup program Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, gaining resources to expand our reach.

In recognition of my efforts, I've received several prestigious awards, including Top 50 Global Student Prize (0.4% of 11000+ nominations from 176 countries; only 2 ppl from UZB), The Diana Award, Digital4Good Changemakers, and Top 30 BeChangeMaker (4% of 700+ teams from 83 countries by HP & UNESCO; 1st people from UZB). These honors reflect my commitment to making a meaningful impact in the field of education.

I'm committed to using technology to create educational opportunities for underserved communities and to inspire the next generation of innovators. My mission is to foster digital equality and ensure that young people, regardless of their background, have the tools and confidence to build a brighter future.

Raihan Karim is the co-founder and CEO of The Legacy Project (TLP), a national education non-profit that has transformed the lives of over 2,000 young people across the UK. His work focuses on students from disadvantaged backgrounds—particularly those in some of the poorest London boroughs—supporting them to access higher education and unlock opportunities they might never have believed possible.

What started during the COVID-19 pandemic as a grassroots initiative providing virtual university application support has grown into a nationally recognised organisation. Through TLP, Raihan has helped hundreds of students gain university places by offering free personal statement reviews, mentorship schemes, and bespoke guidance from current undergraduates in students’ chosen fields. This 1-to-1 support model ensures each student gets tailored, relevant advice—something often missing in underfunded schools.

Raihan’s reach extends beyond students. He currently advises schools—particularly those serving low socio-economic communities—on careers and academic strategy, designing and delivering year-long programmes of support tailored to their students’ aspirations. These structured interventions bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, providing consistent, sustained guidance rather than one-off advice.

He has successfully raised funding through crowdfunding and grant applications, allowing all of TLP’s programmes to remain completely free. This ensures that cost is never a barrier to access.

One of Raihan’s most impactful initiatives is TLP’s Oxbridge Preparedness Programme. In its pilot year, over 70% of participants secured offers to Oxford or Cambridge—an extraordinary achievement, especially considering the structural barriers these students face. The programme provided rigorous, personalised support, including interview prep, subject-specific mentoring, and confidence-building workshops.

Raihan’s contributions have been recognised nationally. He is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award and The Diana Award, honours which reflect not only his dedication but the tangible, life-changing impact of his work.

Why does this nominee belong on the Future Minds Under 35 list? Be specific.

I’m Anjani Sharma, an 18-year-old mental health advocate and the founder of Minds Without Borders, a youth-led nonprofit I started when I was just 15 after losing someone close to suicide and facing my own mental health battles. I grew up witnessing the silence around mental health—especially in marginalized communities—and I couldn’t stay quiet.

Since founding the organization, we’ve reached over 2,500 students globally through education, policy, and direct outreach. In the slums of Dharavi, India, I led on-the-ground campaigns distributing 300+ culturally relevant self-care kits and hosted workshops with local volunteers, where children learned about emotional hygiene for the first time. In Nigeria, our team partnered with youth leaders to deliver mental health resources to underserved schools—helping young people feel seen and supported in a system that often overlooks them.

In the United States, I’ve trained and mobilized students to lobby for mental health policies, organizing youth advocacy trips to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. I currently serve as a University of Florida student senator, fighting to improve campus resources and push forward system-wide surveys and reforms. Through it all, we've raised over $10,000 to fund our grassroots work.

Minds Without Borders was never just an organization to me—it was a lifeline. A way to rewrite the narrative for youth like me who grew up believing that silence was strength. Every story we hear, every community we empower, is a reminder that young people—especially those most often unheard—deserve better.

I started Embrace Her after visiting Mai Am Tam Duc, a shelter in Vietnam. When I saw girls full of potential being held back by a lack of necessities, I knew I wanted to do something.

I began by focusing on three core goals: making education, healthcare, and sanitary products more accessible. What started as a small project to support the girls at that shelter has now reached 70,000+ individuals, with 9,000+ girls supported and motivated through initiatives like tutoring, English lessons, book and clothing donations, insurance support, and menstrual product drives.

I’ve worked alongside over 200 youth volunteers, growing 18 chapters across 11 countries, and together we’ve raised over $7,000 in funding and in-kind donations. I’ve learned how to lead with empathy, and I continue to learn every day—through mistakes, through listening, and through connecting with females from all backgrounds.

One of my most memorable project was raising $800 for a girl in the mountain region of Kon Tum, Vietnam, to cover urgent medical costs. What stayed with me was her saying she didn’t just feel helped—she felt heard. She told me she felt like she had an older sister cheering her on. That moment made me realize we’re not just meeting physical needs—we’re also showing care, which can be just as powerful.

For the members of Embrace Her—our “Embracers”—this journey means far more than volunteer work. We’ve built a community where they can uplift other girls and discover the strength of our voices. Through this work, I’ve heard stories of inequality in places I’ve never even been, and I’ve learned how much it matters to simply listen.

Leadership, to me, isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s sitting in a circle and telling a girl, “You matter. You’re not alone.” I believe I belong on the Future Minds Under 35 list because I want to use this platform to amplify voices that often go unheard. When we support each other, we build the future together—and I’m proud to be a part of that.

To the Selection Committee,

I am writing to nominate Sara Gabrielli for the Future Minds Network’s 25 Under 25. When I learned of this opportunity from a peer who made last year’s list, Sara was the first person who came to mind — not because she seeks recognition, but precisely because she doesn’t. And yet, she truly deserves it.

I met Sara in 2022 when we were both appointed by our respective parliaments to represent our countries at the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie and its high-level Youth Parliament for French-Speaking Countries in Tirana, Albania. During the ten days we spent there, I served as President of the Political Commission, and Sara served as President of the Voting Bureau. Our roles required close collaboration, and it was in this setting that I came to truly appreciate her diligence, focus and intellect.

While many young representatives were eager to use this international platform to build their careers and personal reputations, Sara stood out for her quiet determination and authenticity. Reserved at first, she chose to speak only when she had something meaningful to say — and when she did, she spoke with power and purpose. I still remember her presentation on abolishing the death penalty in Francophone countries — eloquent, well-researched and deeply passionate. Afterward, when I asked her why she didn’t speak up more often, she said something that stuck with me: “It’s better to speak less but say more, than to speak often and say nothing at all.”

Sara’s quiet leadership extends far beyond diplomacy. She is currently the Secretary General of the NGO Bonnievale Projects and the Vice President of Aidong-Tous Solidarité, organisations that operate across Africa and Europe. In Europe, she focuses on educating people on how to responsibly support developing countries, raising awareness to global inequalities and promoting sustainable solidarity. In Africa, her work is hands-on: she is actively involved in providing financial, material and emotional support to over 300 young people from disadvantaged communities — ensuring access to education, food and dignity. She also serves as a Young Ambassador for Luxembourg to the European Union and ASEF, as well as being Chief of Justice of Luxembourg for the World Prosperity Organisation, roles that underscores her commitment to youth diplomacy and cross-border collaboration.

Since 2023, she has helped raise over €10,000 in funding and in-kind contributions, ensuring the continuity of these programs despite growing economic challenges. One case that stands out is her intervention in a rural Western Cape township, where she worked one-on-one with two children, aged 8 and 9, who had never attended school. One of the children had been diagnosed with HIV, and Sara handled the situation with remarkable empathy, discretion and leadership.

Recognising the broader systemic issues at play, she didn’t stop there — after discovering that many of the young mothers in the area were suffering from untreated sexually transmitted diseases and had little access to reproductive education, Sara took the initiative to organise community-led, culturally sensitive seminars focused on taboo-crossing sexual health care and awareness for 50 young women and girls. Her proactive and respectful approach not only empowered the community with knowledge but also reduced stigma and created safe spaces for dialogue.

The two children she originally supported were eventually reintegrated into the state school system — a milestone that symbolised more than just educational access, but inclusion, hope and the breaking of a generational cycle of neglect.

Sara doesn’t just lead initiatives — she becomes a deeply rooted part of the lives of the families she supports. Whether she’s helping children stay in school, bringing supplies to households, or simply being emotionally present, Sara is there. She also collaborates with Caritas to provide educational support for countless refugee families in Europe, and has become a key pillar in the lives of the people she serves. Many of them rely on her not just for help, but for hope.

Sara is currently working on a new project to support orphanages in Togo — bringing together local and international partners to address urgent needs in shelter, education and basic care. As with all her initiatives, Sara is approaching this work with humility, cultural sensitivity and an unwavering belief in the power of grassroots engagement.

Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Sara on various advocacy initiatives. I’ve seen firsthand her relentless commitment to justice, her quiet leadership and her unwavering efforts to bring visibility to small state nations like Luxembourg on the international stage — a mission that resonates deeply with me as someone from the island of Mauritius.

What continues to amaze me is how fluently and intentionally Sara uses language to connect across cultures and causes. She is fluent in six languages, a rare and powerful tool in international advocacy, and one she uses with humility and grace.

Sara never seeks the spotlight. She works tirelessly behind the scenes, and too often, others receive credit for what she’s done. And while she may not seek recognition, I believe it’s time she receives it — not for herself, but because her work, her values and her example deserve to be seen, honoured and celebrated.

For these reasons and many more, I wholeheartedly recommend Sara for the Future Minds Network’s 25 Under 25. Recognising Sara isn’t just about honouring one individual—it’s about uplifting the values of integrity, action and quiet leadership that she represents. The world needs more leaders like Sara. I urge you to give her this well-deserved recognition.

Sincerely,

Nabil Khodabaccus

Eve specialises in ethical and sustainable AI applications within computational oncology and has been leading global medical AI innovations by uniting hundreds of youths from more than 30 countries. Eve is also amongst the youngest globally to be recognised as part of the 2025 beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship for her leadership in sustainable health technology. Her critical thinking skills and “extraordinary ability” have been “commended for high career potential” as noted by Dr. Tyler Cowen who recently awarded her as one of the youngest grantees of Emergent Ventures from George Mason University.

She founded Immunova, an open-source youth-led AI model to improve immunotherapy outcomes through treatment modelling and multimodal analysis. With over 150 youth collaborators across more than 30 countries, Eve has grown a global community and established institutional partnerships with Harvard, Yale, University of Bergen and Columbia. Moreover, she has raised more than USD$10,000 in grant funding for Immunova after launching a highly successful 1.0 prototype model. Currently, her core team is working on launching their 2.0 model to begin beta testing and implementation in hospitals and clinics around the world.

Other than Immunova, my project, Neuroflux, has also been accepted for publication with the International Journal of High School Research on a USD$250 scholarship and will be part of the upcoming June issue. Since September 2024, I have been leading a 4-person team from 3 countries to develop an interpretable multimodal U-Net deep learning model for brain tumour segmentation. I was also selected to present Neuroflux at Harvard OpenBio’s undergraduate Revolutionising Life: Frontiers of Biotechnology Conference to more than 200 attendees. I have also separately represented Singapore on a regional and global scale through my international research presentations and various competitions to present her technological innovations. Some of my recent accolades include the Best Innovation Award in 2024 Prudential Young Trailblazers and being the youngest finalist to eventually secure 2nd place in the 2024 Regional Young Entrepreneurs Case Challenge. These awards and competitions have taken me abroad fully-funded and recognised my talents in social innovation, where she has led my schoolmates to develop an health tracking bracelet for youths, an AI platform for medical tourism in Asia-Pacific and a personalised medical insurance app.