Yat Ka

Hello, my name is Yat Ka, and I am 14 years old. I came from Hong Kong, but I now live in the United States. I like to observe the world from my own unique perspective. I embrace challenges and admire diversity. Change brings novelty to life, as I refuse to walk a path chosen for me by others. I grew up surrounded by love that gives me the courage to pursue my dreams and forge my own path, even one that has never been walked before…

I was born in Hong Kong and studied in Switzerland when I was small; now, I attend school in the United States. My international upbringing means I was exposed to more diverse people and experiences than most of my peers. But whether traveling or studying, my own experiences are still limited. As I grew up, I learned about the complexity of the world through books. I also had opportunities to meet more people of different cultures and backgrounds. Through volunteering, I came to personally know the hardships faced by those with financial hardships or special needs. I also saw close-up of the terrible consequences of war.

At an age when most children are still carefree and innocent, he is surrounded by the shadow of poverty and the threat of war. For all these children, how many will grow to adulthood? What kind of lives will they face? How will they view this world that they live in?