Budding activists raise social issues at youth summit

The summit is part of the British Council’s Global-Changemakers project. Established in 2007 when six young activists sponsored by the Council were invited to speak of their activism at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum,the network of activists has since then expanded to include 600 young activists in approximately 110 countries across the globe.

Malaysian activist and AYS summit participant,Evelyn Peohgaikxian is also advocating for a cause in her country. Peohgaikxian teaches english and mathematics to Somali refugees in Kuala Lumpur.

“Their living conditions in the city are deplorable. Their children are also denied entry into government schools due to their refugee status”,says the young teacher. While Poehgaikxian is adamant on continuing her studies at her university,she hopes to continue with her work,“studies are going to be my primary preoccupation,however I do wish to fight for the cause of human rights in the future”.