Buddies Without Borders Awardees: 2024-2025 School Year

Hundreds of students worked hard in researching the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shared their perspectives this year in the BWB Clubs this year. Their collective effort and knowledge have significantly contributed to building our global community. As these young men and women transition to the next school year, higher education, or the workforce, they will carry their empathy, global mindset, and communication skills with them, impacting people around the world. This is a truly remarkable accomplishment.

We are excited to announce our annual awardees:

The Best Club: Domuschola International School, Philippines

The Best Club Award is given to the club that earns top Club Points through participation in global activities and receives the most public votes on their year-end final presentations. Among the top five-scoring clubs, Domuschola International School (DIS) in the Philippines received the most votes globally across all three categories: the reflection of Global Goals, impactful creativity, and effective messaging. The BWB Club at DIS is led by Nayeon Koo (Kayla) and Adrinna Yao, and moderated by Ms. Sarah Mondoy, OIC and Guidance.

Please click here to see all Local Action Projects.

Changemaker Leadership Certificate Recipients

These Club Presidents successfully launched and delivered their Local Action Projects at the beginning of the school year. They will each receive a BWB Club Changemaker Leadership Certificate and a letter of acknowledgment.

Congratulations to:

* Adrinna Yao

* Alexandra Campos

* Bella Wood

* Ceylin Gundogdu

* Christian Nana Kwakye

* Gabriella Aireen Pranoto

* Glorious Angel Ogyiri Asare

* Hanzade Su Taştan

* Huda Zahra

* Joelle Akroush

* Julius Eichhorn

* Krisha Karippail

* Marlene Walter

* Mencía Martínez Louzao

* Miu Nishitani

* Nayeon Koo (Kayla)

* Pouya Mortezaei

* Ravza Özdemir

* Sara Román

18 Under 18

18 Under 18

The "18 Under 18" awards recognize students based on their contributions within their clubs, participation in global events, and reflection essays on SDG progress. We will be creating highlight stories about each of this year's awardees in the coming days.

Congratulations to this year's "18 Under 18" recipients:

* Addie Yao

* Angel Asare

* Duruş Elif

* Ghai Arnav

* Gündoğdu Gülbeyaz Ceylin

* Huda Zahra

* Joelle Akroush

* Johann Kaufmann

* Kanako Watanabe

* Karippail Krisha

* Kayla Koo

* Lino Hayasaka

* Marlene Clara Walter

* Mio Fuji

* Morsali Mani

* Pouya

* Vastag Nora Franka

* Zahra Huda

Having these remarkable, hard-working young leaders in our global community has been an honor. Together, we can make an impact to make the world a better place, no matter where we are. RSVP here and join us for an Open House Q&A Event on September 7 to find out how YOU can, too!