ABOUT THE AUTHORS Alexandra Radu, Romania/ UK, 22 Alexandra is currently reading Business Management and Media Publishing in the UK where she is currently based. Her passion for international development and social entrepreneurship has led her to work in various countries and for multiple projects in India, Zambia, UK, Romania, Belgium to name a few. She is dedicated to connecting and sharing ideas with people from all corners of the world and wants to continue to work in empowering women and allowing them to access STEM fields. Maria-Alexandra was Co-Chair of the AFI Changemakers WHA Summit in 2015.
Poonam Bhar, Malaysia, 24 Poonam is currently enrolled at medical school in Moscow, graduating in June 2015. She is involved in a variety of influential medical projects within Russia, including providing medical help to small towns and delivering much needed support to rural orphanages. Poonam was Co-Chair of the AFI Changemakers WHA Summit in 2015.
Madhubrata Ghosh, Russia, 22 I am passionate about changing the world and the course of mankind. If even one person follows my lead and takes my passion and follows their heart then I will consider it a success. I want to reach out to as many people as I can so that they can change the course of the world.
Alison Hendry, Scotland, 20 I currently study International Relations at University of St Andrews. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year and it has encouraged me to seek opportunities to engage with global issues. Charity work is something I hold close to my heart and my desire to help others correlates with many of the aspirations of the UN organs, in particular the WHO. This year has been important for the WHO, from its response to Ebola, natural disasters (Cyclone Pam) and encouraging vaccination programmesthe prospect of involvement in formulating a solution to the health problems we face today is inspiring. Jennifer Hendry, Scotland, 21 I currently study medicine at the University of Edinburgh and will graduate in 2017. Last year I completed a degree in medical biology which discerned an interest in considering the impact of health and disease at a global level. I have experienced public health, through my work in an orphanage abroad, alongside my local volunteer placements. These experiences have heightened my awareness of the disparities between different health systems. Armed with new knowledge, I hope to utilise this for the benefit of others.
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