FOREWORD EL-MOSTAFA BENLAMLIH
UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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ontrary to popular belief, it is always a good time to seize opportunities. Armed with sound judgment, situations can be made favorable depending on how they are viewed and used. Any events and encounters can be seen as tools that form a person’s character and be used to one’s advantage. We find further truth and proof of this in those who we consider as the epitome of bottled up potential and opportunities waiting and wanting to be seized— the youth. The young people of our world are at a point in their lives wherein endless possibilities exist before them. They have with them doors and windows of opportunities that lead them to paths of development, growth and learning. If we examine it closely, to be young is an opportunity in itself. Youth carries with it unmatched vigor, strength and energy that, when tapped and channeled for the good, can be an indomitable creative force producing positive change in themselves and the world around them.
youth has done and can do. I am confident that the young participants of this gathering will bear good fruit through the guidance of Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom. Fresh talents now join our army in the war against poverty in every form. Bright young minds engage in the discussion on humanitarian issues and also propose viable solutions to solve the problems they entail. It is through these endeavours that Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom becomes a partner of the United Nations in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The United Nations commends the organisation for all the effort and care put into training the future leaders of our world.
As you open the pages of this report, remember also to open yourself to the words and deeds of the youth. They want to tell you of the great things that they can do; that they are seeking every opportunity they can to achieve a better world for everyone especially for the poor. They have seized the opportunity to take part in the Symposium so that they may be able to hone their skills and gain knowledge on how to implement successful hu Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom takes on manitarian service projects. Let us now witness the story the challenge of tapping and channeling this same poten- of our youths’ journey with Humanitarian Affairs United tial. Just like how a prudent gardener tends to its seedlings Kingdom and also watch them unfold beyond the pages of until they become towering trees that bear many fruits, this report as they concretize the lessons they learned to Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom nurtures its young affairs that call for their talents. delegates into global citizens whose knowledge and skills can be exercised for the improvement of the lives and conditions of the World’s Poor. Through its humanitarian and developmental programmes, it provides these youths with a venue that allows them to discover and, more importantly, experience work in the humanitarian field. I am pleased to present the report for Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom’s largest event for the year 2012, the 3rd University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bali, Indonesia. In this event, more than 450 students, the crème dela crème of their universities, gathered to take part in this annual international conference on leadership and humanitarian work. Within its pages are the accounts of the different impactful activities of the Symposium: the plenary sessions that discussed relevant humanitarian issues; the talks of the four inspiring guest speakers; the Learning Journey through which a day of joyful giving occurred; and many more activities that imparted lessons and insights on the involvement of youths in sustainable humanitarian programmes. More than just a documentation of the weeklong event, this report serves as a testament to the good that our
INTRODUCTION
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he University Scholars Leadership Symposium is an international leadership and humanitarian conference for Outstanding Youth Leaders from all over the world. This annual event hosted by Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom is both a training ground and a conference for young people to have exposure and experience and, most especially the skills to execute humanitarian work. It is also a venue for all of the youths to spend quality time getting to know new friends, gain knowledge about world affairs, and be motivated to do more good work for mankind. From August 1-7, 2012, Bali, Indonesia witnessed a culmination of more than 400 young individuals who shared the same passion for humanitarian work. The Symposium tackled key humanitarian issues relevant to the global community. Issues such as human trafficking, ur-
ban poverty, child abuse, world hunger and poverty were some of the topics discussed. Four expert humanitarians were invited as guest speakers to provide motivation for the young delegates to be one with them in connecting with communities in need. The Bali Symposium 2012 was the third of Humanitarian Affairs’ conferences; succeeding the international gatherings in Melaka, Malaysia and Pattaya, Thailand for the first and second symposiums, respectively. The Province of Bali was chosen as the host of the Symposium for various reasons. Among them was that the province was known to be a gracious host to its guests who indulge in its cultures and world-class offerings. People came to Bali to witness spectacular things. Many foreign investors have flocked to this province to set up
businesses and share in the spectacles of Bali and have dominated the industries in Bali. The most important reason why Bali was chosen as the host of the Symposium delved deeper into a more humanitarian cause. Although distinctly known as a world-class resort, Bali was also the home of locals who did not have much share in the wealth gained by foreignrun establishments. By hosting the Symposium in Bali, Humanitarian Affairs wanted its delegates to know about the plight of the poor who struggle to keep up with the fast-changing developments in our world. The Symposium aimed to bring about the message of love, community and empathy to ensure that the developments and privileges that each person deserved left no one behind.
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THE ORGANISERS
umanitarian Affairs, United Kingdom provides a venue for young people to be trained in doing social developmental work in order to nurture them into world-class citizens with a global mindset towards alleviating the problems of communities in need. It runs programmes across different nations through the relief efforts they extend to countries and communities that are poverty- and disaster-stricken. Humanitarian Affairs believes that encountering different cultures and providing aid to those suffering abroad facilitates both intellectual and emotional development for the young people it mentors. Through its projects, Humanitarian Affairs aspires to transform momentary feelings of compassion into a long-lasting sense of responsibility,
Vision
community and sympathy for the Global Poor.
Humanitarian Affairs is a London-based non-profit, non-government organisation. As a social enterprise, it is incorporated under the Company Act of 1985 and registered with the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. The registration number is 6582565. Humanitarian Affairs Asia is its Asia Secretariat based in Pattaya, Thailand. This Office administers the annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium and other programmes and projects held in the Asia and Pacific Region. Humanitarian Affairs is a member of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations and the World Alliance for Citizens Participation.
Purpose
We seek a world where every young person has: A sense of compassion for the less fortunate • A sense of social responsibility • Opportunity to serve others, and • Opportunity to initiate sustainable development programmes
Humanitarian Affairs aims to provide youths the opportunity • To engage in humanitarian service, • Strengthen their awareness of diverse cultures, and • Develop a lifelong commitment to helping others by participating in relief efforts to benefit impoverished communities in poverty-stricken countries.
Mission
Strategy
To nurture youths into responsible, competent and compassionate global citizens by equipping them with knowledge, skills and exposure.
To promote knowledge and support efforts that improves effectiveness, scale, and sustainability. To nurture youths through internship placement and mentorship programme.
SPEAKERS
ARTHUR GILLETTE GERALDINE COX RAOUL WIJFFELS ROBIN LIM
Arthur Gillette Retired Director – UNESCO
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olunteer work has always been a big part of Arthur’s life. Even as a student at Harvard College, he became involved in a weekend volunteer workcamp at the young age of 20. The work here allowed the students of the college to aid in cleaning and repainting slum houses in Roxbury, an African-American/Hispanic ghetto community in Boston. When he moved to Paris on his third university year, Arthur’s strong spirit for volunteerism led him to join the Service Civil International French branch to continue the kind of volunteer work he did in the U.S.A. As one thing led to another, he became Secretary General of the UNESCO-related and Paris-based Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service after he finished his undergraduate studies. His work there had moved him to start leader training for volunteer initiatives in Third World countries. Fruits of his work with this organisation manifested through the creation of projects such as a regional Latin American volunteer leader training
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workshop at Sucre, Bolivia that had volunteers from 12 countries build a medical centre. Arthur’s strong internationalist convictions have also led him to lend a hand in promoting East-West volunteer exchanges even while the Cold War was ongoing. His first action in doing so was through joining a large workcamp that sought to construct a secondary school in the rural areas of Central Ukraine. He eventually joined more East-West volunteer projects in Czechoslovakia, the USSR, and the German Democratic Republic. In 1963, Arthur became a staff member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). His career in UNESCO was dedicated to years of serving projects related to illiteracy, and cultural and built heritage. His hard work and dedication caused him to be awarded the position of Director of the Division of Youth and Sports Activities.
life’s works, one can say that Arthur Gillette is truly passionate about promoting active and intelligent youth participation in the solutions to the problems of the global community. His book, One Million Volunteers – The Story of Youth Volunteer Service, is a summary of his experiences as a volunteer and attempts to encourage volunteerism across the globe.
Looking over his career and
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Country Head – Sunrise Children’s Village Cambodia
n 1970, Geraldine began her career with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs where she had her first posting in Phnom Penh. This was at the time the Vietnam War spilled over into Cambodia. Her experiences in this country had left a lasting impact on Geraldine and she carried
this with her even after succeeding postings in the Philippines, Thailand, Iran, and America all throughout her work with the government before resigning in 1987. Upon returning to Australia, she worked with The Chase Manhattan Bank in Sydney for 8 years.
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During a return visit in 1993, Geraldine became involved in helping an orphaned Cambodian child. Coming from this experience, she cofounded the Sunrise Children’s Village. She eventually moved to Cambodia in 1996 and began work as an Executive Assistant for the Cabinet Director in the Cabinet of the First
Prime Minister of Cambodia, HRH Prince Norodom Ranariddh. She then managed the orphanage during her spare time. Geraldine has always been proud of being an Australian, but Cambodia has stolen her heart and the children of this country have charmed her so much. After being bestowed full Cambodian Citizenship in 1999 by King Norodom Sihanouk, she spends half the year caring for the children in the orphanage as “Big Mum” and the remaining time raising funds for the orphanage through her bought the rights to create a feature travels and by any means she comes film based on this book. The documentary, My Khmer Heart, was up with. also made to Geraldine as she went Gerladine’s story has been through various challenges to keep told in different ways through pub- her orphanage, along with the chillications and other forms of media. dren she was caring for, together. Her autobiography, Home Is Where This film won the Hollywood Film The Heart Is, was published by Pan Festival Documentary of the Year Macmillan in 2000. Hollywood also Award in 2000 and has since been
bought and screened by HBO and Discovery Cable Channels. Her story has also been featured in a variety of television programs in Australia such as the Australian Story, The Sunday Program, This Is Your Life, Four Corners, Today Tonight, The 7.30 Report, 60 Minutes and Talking Heads. Through the enormous amount of love and hard work she puts in, Geraldine has provided opportunities for the young Cambodians she cares for to achieve the brightest of futures through the orphanage’s sheltering and educational programs. Sunrise Children’s Village now prides itself of caring for hundreds of Cambodian children who would have otherwise been victims of poverty, prostitution, slave labour and child trafficking.
Raoul Wijffels
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Founder and Executive Director – One Dollar For Music Foundation3
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aoul Wijffels has always been a lover and teacher of music. In his quest to understand more of the art in developing countries, Raoul found himself in Indonesia in the middle of his research on the conditions of musical development. In 2006, this professor from the music conservatory within the University of Rotterdam discovered something truly unique during his travel in Indonesia—the Indonesian youths were brimming with raw musical potential! In his words, he described his experience of this discovery: “What I found touched me
deeply. All Indonesians seem to be born as an artist. Young people are physically very smart. And they dance, draw, play guitar, percussion and can all sing beautifully. So much talent! But so little recognition! And no serious guidance or facilities. Apart from the mainstream industry, there is not really a professional and independent artistic sector.”
Oftentimes, young Indonesians who venture into music group themselves into bands that play beats and tunes on makeshift drums, old guitars and raw vocals. Talented as they may be, these youths do not
receive much opportunity to polish their skills. As the Government’s Department of Education mainly focuses on the subjects of English and Mathematics, schools only provide the basic requirements and exposure to Music as a subject being taught in classes. Professional training then becomes a privilege for a few who can afford it. Coming from Holland, Raoul understands that the Dutch have always had access to learning more about music. This understanding has left him wondering about the conditions of and access to musical education in developing countries such as Indonesia. How is it possible for the Indonesians, especially the youth, to
Robin Lim
get access to formative training in music? In August 2007, Raoul, along with a group of local musicians and artists, finds himself providing the answer to this question after establishing the One Dollar For Music Foundation (ODFM).
ODFM continues to provide practical lessons and workshops to talented young Indonesians. Now The goal of ODFM is to pro- with a handful of trained students, vide young Indonesians with more these young musicians move on to support in music education, exposure share what they have learned about and experience. It is an attempt to music from their mentors. They conbridge the gap between raw poten- tinue to play their music and impart tial in music of the youth and seeing their knowledge during their visits to this unfold on a professional stage. schools as they in turn conduct workThrough its projects, the youth are shops to the next generation of musiable to receive skills training in voice, cians. instrumental, and technical sound education, to hone their talents. Improving their skills and giving them
CNN Hero of the Year 2011
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opportunities to perform their art allows them to build their careers as they discover more about their own music and creativity.
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her grandmother was known as a legendary traditional midwife in the small-town communities of Baguio City in the Philippines. Her experiences in the lush mountainous city never left even as she moved to the USA. Robin still sought the use of traditional and natural treatments and wife in 1995. At the very young age Robin Lim began her work in of 10, she was exposed to the use of encouraged others to look into them promoting maternal health care and traditional cultural medicine by her especially when it came to prenatal traditional birthing techniques even maternal grandmother. Back then, care, childbirth and postpartum care. before she started training as a midShe was pushed into pursuing midvery baby’s first breath on Earth could be one of peace and love. Every mother should be healthy and strong. Every birth could be safe and loving. But our world is not there yet.” These were the word that left Ibu (Mother) Robin Lim’s lips after she was recognized as a CNN Heroes for the Year 2011.
wifery after experiencing the loss of three important women in her life— her midwife, Sunny Supplee, her best friend, Brenda Swartz, and her younger sister, Christine Kim—within the same year. Her sister Christine died while carrying a baby in her womb. Contemplating on her loss, Robin looked deeply in herself and realized that she had not lived her life with enough care. Emerging from her suffering, she decided to live her life only for love and envelope those around her with this same love. These were the beginnings of her commitment to providing mothers and babies a safe and loving environment during a mother’s pregnancy, childbirth and thereafter. Robin encountered many blessings after deciding to “live only for love.” She got married to Wil Hemmerle and lived a happy life with their shared children. In their efforts to renew their lives, Robin and Wil brought their family to Bali, a place they found to be conducive to raising a family. Their first child together was thus born in the island of Bali. Robin encountered challenges during her pregnancy and in her hunt for safe midwifery in Bali. It was through this experience that she decided to put up Yayasan Bumi Sehat (Healthy Mother Earth Foundation) with the help of family members and good friends. The clinic’s humble beginnings started out in providing prenatal care from Robin’s house. Eventually, the demand for her expertise and care grew as more and more people sought her help in giving safe maternal care for disadvantaged mothers. She became known as “Ibu Robin” for her work in providing free prenatal care, birthing services
and other support for mothers in Bali who otherwise would not be able to available of such due to financial constraints. Winning the CNN Hero of the Year Award in 2011 provides further support for her work. She announces to many that the prize money of USD$250,000 is to be used to improve her clinic in Bali. With and for love, Ibu Robin continues to do her good deeds for the sake of mothers who are wanting of a more loving and caring entrance into the world for their children.
References: 1. Arthur Gillette Service Civil International. (n.d.). Archives of Service Civil International. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from Service Civil International Official Website: http://www. service-civil-international.org/main/sci/volunteers/gillette-arthur.html World Volunteer Web. (1999, December 26). A (Very) Short History of Volunteering. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from World Volunteer Web Official Website: http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/news-views/volunteer-stories/doc/a-very-short-history/print.html 2 Geraldine Cox. Cox, G. (2011). About Geraldine. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from Geraldine Cox Official Website: http://www. geraldinecox.org/profile.html 3. Raoul Wijffels One Dollar For Music Foundation. (n.d.). Background. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from One Dollar For Music Official Website: http://onedollargb.massa.netivity.nl/ background/1201/ The Jakarta Post. (2011, January 8). One dollar for music. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from The Jakarta Post: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/08/onedollar-music.html 4. Robin Lim CNN. (2011, December 27). ‘Mother Robin’ wins CNN Hero of the Year. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from CNN.com: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/11/living/ cnn-heroes/index.html Robin Lim Support Organization. (n.d.). Bio: Robin Lim. Retrieved August 20, 2012, from http://robinlimsupport.info/: http://robinlimsupport.info/CurrentPages/ RobinsBio_materialsDev/Bio_of_Robin.htm
OPENING CEREMONY
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hat is a Balinese welcome like? The 418 delegates of the University Scholars Leadership Symposium can give a comment or two about this. On August 2, 2012, they were able to witness the grandest of welcomes that Bali could offer during the Opening Ceremony of the Symposium. The Opening Ceremony was a feast for all the senses that began with the delegates themselves. This international delegation caught the eyes of many as they proudly walked down the halls of the Aston Denpasar Hotel and Convention Center in the national costumes of their respective home countries. The halls were eventually filled with lively conversations between new friends who shared stories of home and anticipation for the Symposium’s activities. A harmonious melody of different languages spoken together resounded off the convention center’s walls. It seemed unwilling to pause as it was caught up in all the excitement. As the doors of the Aston Grand Ballroom opened, the sweet smell of fresh flowers greeted the young delegates. Balinese hosts and hostesses were waiting for them at each side of the red carpet that cut through the middle of the ballroom and led straight to the stage where two of Balinese iconic towers stood. Garlands of flowers were placed around the necks of the delegates as they made their way through the entourage of Balinese entertainers and décor of traditional ornaments to their seats in front of the stage.
When all of the audience was complete and settled, the lights in the ballroom slowly dimmed and the spotlights turned to the center of the stage. The distinct sounds of the Balinese Gamelan Angklung started to play. Dressed in traditional Balinese clothing embellished with glistening gold and colourful beads, dancers came on to the stage to entertain the audience with their 20 minutes of Balinese traditional welcome dance. After the performance, hosts Daniel Sheridan and Lauren Winterflood announced the arrival of the guest of honour. The audience stood to honour the arrival of Bapak I Wayan Suasta, the Assistant Governor of Bali, Indonesia as he made his way up the stage. Full attention was then given to him as he gave his well wishes and warm welcome to the youths and guests of the Bali Symposium. At the end of the opening remarks, the Regional Director for Humanitarian Affairs Asia, Ms. Janice Leong, and the Chief of Bali Police, Insp. Gen. Budi Gunawan were called on stage to join the guest of honour. Bapak I Wayan Suasta, Assistant Governor to declare opening of the Symposium. With all the performers crowded around the Balinese gong, symbolic of Balinese culture, the Assistant Governor was given the honour to strike the gong to symbolize the start the weeklong event. This was followed by loud round of applause and cheers from the audience and a shower of confetti to cap off the wonderful start of the Symposium.
INSPIRING TALKS Arthur Gillette Making Dreams Happen
Youth volunteerism was a topic that was close to the heart of the Symposium. The best person to give a talk on this was someone with a wealth of experience in volunteering, and this person was none other than a retired director of UNESCO, Mr. Arthur Gillette. Arthur made dreams possible during his work as a volunteer. This was evident in the stories he shared about the volunteer work that he did in different countries. He provided valuable insights on the conditions of youth volunteerism around the world and how these can be of help in further shaping its development.
Geraldine Cox Overcoming Challenges
Geraldine was one lady who was undeniably hard to miss. With her cheerful and lively personality, people easily warmed up to her just as they did as she came up on stage to share about her work in Sunrise Village, an orphanage in Cambodia. It was the third time the founder and president of the orphanage came to the Symposium as a speaker. All the same, she never lost her touch in inspiring the delegates to overcome any challenges they faced when it came to doing good for others.
Raoul Wijffels Music Matters
For Raoul Wijffels, music definitely mattered, especially in the creative and holistic development of young people. This was the reason why he chose music as his medium to boost the self-esteem of underprivileged youths of Bali and to improve their lives. His organization, the One Dollar Music Foundation, was established to help these young people discover themselves all the while they were discovering music. The time that Raoul spent with the delegates was both a concert and a sharing of his story with the youth of Bali. Music was the common thing that brought everyone together for the entire session. What made it stronger was its use to uplift the lives of the young people he worked with, such as the emerging band No Stress, and also the young participants of the Symposium.
Robin Lim
Baby Bonus What is the use of our hands? At the Symposium, Ibu Robin taught the audience about the importance of our hands and how they should be used. She explained that they were to work for love. As a living example of this, Ibu Robin made use of her hands to help mothers welcome their babies into the world in the most gentle and peaceful way possible. This very action of providing care for mothers was essential because birth would be the moment when people first experience love through the mothers’ labour. In sharing her experiences as a midwife, Ibu Robin reminded us of the unconditional love that mothers constantly shower their children with even as they grow older.
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MEETINGS
Following the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, our young delegates certainly put these words into action! The Plenary Sessions served as their playground as they experimented with different ideas on how to tackle some pressing concerns in the field of humanitarian work. In between the talks, the delegates were moved to their respective meeting rooms for the Plenary Sessions. They were split up into ten different groups that were assigned one topic each per session. Each delegate had plenty of opportunities to speak up about their ideas in the two Plenary Sessions that took place. Fresh ideas came up as the young minds brainstormed for solutions to their given assignments. The First Plenary Session was a discussion of ten pertinent humanitarian issues such as poverty, world
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SESSIONS
hunger and the lack of education. The next Plenary Session was a fun practice for everyone especially those who wanted to start their own humanitarian projects. The activity for the second Plenary Session was to come up with creative fundraisers that could possibly support their future projects. After each session, all ideas were presented before all back at the ballroom through interesting and lively presentations. Some groups gave their presentations in the form of skits and dance numbers. Others presented unique plans of creating an interactive smart phone application or large-scale fun runs to help raise funds for their chosen beneficiaries. Looking back, the Plenary Sessions were made fruitful and meaningful because of the many contributions from the delegates. They were great venues for them to exchange ideas rooted from an assortment of personalities, backgrounds and cultures. More importantly, they were moments that encouraged camaraderie among new friends.
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an eco-friendly activity. The children who participated he Learning Journey was one of the unique in this came from a tranquil village of Ubud that hardly highlights of the Symposium. It entailed one full day that had any interactions with foreigners. During the Learning was dedicated to doing service-learning activities with Journey, they were immersed in a culturally diverse interthe children and communities of Bali. A day’s break away action with their new friends from different countries. from the serious talks and discussions, the Learning Journey was a venue for our young leaders to explore and immerse themselves in the culture of Bali. The program involved all the delegates and faculty observers in the activities. Ten groups were formed and each one of these groups was assigned to an activity for the day. Some delegates and faculty observers were assigned to work on a sustainable project by contributing to the construction of a house. For the most part, the Learning Journey was a day of fun and laughter with the Balinese children. The delegates became older brothers and sisters to the children that they met as they went through an eventful day in a small town village and in the best tourist attractions that Bali had to offer. The day was made even more meaningful as the delegates and faculty observers went about their respec Staying true to its thrust of reaching out to com- tive activities while wearing their Official Humanitarian munities in need, Humanitarian Affairs used the Learn- Affairs T-Shirts. More than just carrying the name of the ing Journey to benefit the local Balinese people. The or- organisation, the brightly coloured shirts carried with ganisers made sure that each activity supported a certain them a symbol of hope for a particular community in cause related to the Balinese communities. Activities such Bali—the widows of the Bali Bombings. In support of as Paintball, Bali Bike and the Marine Walk, which were the livelihood of these women, the organisers chose to businesses ran by the locals, provided sustainable income work with a group that continually worked diligently to to the local community. promote equality in treatment and dignity for all.
One of the sites for the Learning Journey was Ubud, a quiet countryside of Bali. The delegates and the children went cycling around this area as they promoted
Seeing everything together, one could tell that the Learning Journey was truly the heart of the University Scholars Leadership Symposium. Not only did our young humanitarians go through a day of fun and excitement, they also had a first-hand experience of doing humanitarian work by spending time with the children. The locals in turn further enriched the experience of the delegates when they welcomed them in their community to share a few good laughs, stories and newfound memories. Paths crossed and new friendships were formed. Even after the new friends have parted ways, this day will always be remembered as a heart-warming experience for all.
Waterbom
Waterbom housed the fun water activities for both the Balinese children and the delegates. The 5-star water theme park entertained its guests with its water slide and lazy river attractions.
Canggu Club with Kids
Brenton Whittaker, founder of the Bali Kids Foundation, introduced the delegates to the children who would be their playmates for the day. Everyone had a great time playing games such as volleyball and basketball, and using the facilities at the Canggu Country Club.
Games with Children
Our young leaders were warmly welcomed by a local Balinese community to join them in their festivities for the day. Games and activities were prepared to entertain everyone. Delegates played games and football with the children as they listened and danced to live music from a traditional Balinese ensemble.
Cooking for 100
As lunchtime was nearing, busybodies chopped away at vegetables, fried noodles and cooked meat to provide a filling meal for more than 100 people. Delegates had their own share of work to provide lunch for their new little friends and their fellow delegates.
Building A House
Delegates worked hand-in-hand to carry wood, gravel and sand to build one house for the community. An afternoon’s worth of hard work produced a stronger foundation and flooring for the new home.
Water Tubing
This group got to experience one of the latest attractions in Bali. Water tubing down the calm waters of the river was a memorable and bonding event for the delegates and the children as each ride had one delegate and one child share a floater.
Water Rafting
Their day started with a morning trip to the explore the arts and cultural centers in Bali, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the cocoa and spices garden. In the afternoon, everyone got to enjoy the adrenaline-filled white water rafting activity along the Ayung river.
Marine Walk
Armed with just their wetsuits and headgears, the delegates and their new Balinese friends ventured out into the depths of the ocean. Having more fun than they thought they imagined, this group got to walk on the ocean floor to get a glimpse of marine life.
Cycling in Ubud
This group joined Bali Bikes in their adventure along the countryside of Ubud. Delegates and children cycled alongside one another as they followed their tour guides to witness and experience the true Bali.
Paintball
Two teams battled it out in the playing field for an action-packed round of paintball. The delegates and the children paired up and joined one team who they fought bravely with to champion in the game.
More Snapshots of the Learning Journey
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ights. Camera. Action!
Every year at the University Scholars Leadership Symposium, the Show Buzz showcases presentations by the delegates that are jam-packed with film worthy action! The Show Buzz is an opportunity for them to use their creativity in producing public awareness campaigns for different causes. The Bali Symposium 2012 calls on to its international delegation to come up with presentations based on topics they are assigned to. The challenge for this year is to create a 7-minute spiel that would serve as their campaign video. With a camera crew on standby and a panel of judges ready to critique their works, the ten different groups then displayed their talents in acting, singing and dancing on stage to portray the messages of their topics. Some of these topics were meant as tributes to the the invited speakers of the Symposium. Awareness campaigns on youth volunteerism, the One Dollar For Music Foundation and the Healthy Mother Earth Foundation were created as tributes to Arthur Gillette, Raoul Wijffels and Ibu Robin Lim, respectively. Other presentations were closely linked with the plenary topics regarding relevant humanitarian issues such as the importance of having clean water, poverty, hunger and child trafficking. The Show Buzz also featured presentations on the delegates’ own take at creating skits for the Symposium in 2013, a mobile school project called Education on Wheels, and Humanitarian Affairs. As a highlight of the Symposium each year, the Show Buzz has become a favorite activity of the delegates. It brings about a message that advocating for humanitarian causes can come in different forms such as fun and creative presentations like the ones in Show Buzz. It also tells us of how youths can be resourceful as advocates and agents of change.
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hey say that “all good thing must come to an end.� The same goes for the journey that the delegates took on through the University Scholars Leadership Symposium.
After these inspiring speeches, the Closing Ceremony then moved on to give recognition to the youths who performed outstanding work for the Symposium. Ms. Pawida Isarangkul Na Ayudhaya of Thailand was called on stage to receive her award and give her speech as Out In the afternoon of August the 6th, Humanitarian standing Intern for the Year 2012. Mohd Rizan bin Hassan Affairs chose to commemorate its last day with its del- of Malaysia was also recognized for his exceptional work egates by acknowledging the good work that has trans- as a youth leader who led a group of more than 60 Malaypired over the past week. Ms. Janice Leong, regional head sian youths in the Symposium. All faculty observers from of Humanitarian Affairs Asia took the lead in this com- various universities and institutions received recognition memoration as she gave her closing remarks for all of the for their participation in the event. The group facilitators participants of the event. Her speech was one of encour- who led the 10 groups of delegates also went up the stage. agement and inspiration for the young people who dream They received due recognition and commendation from to be Agents of Change in the world. the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for exercising good leadership skills in establishing camaraderie among The guest-of-honour for the closing was an es- the delegates of the Symposium. teemed guest from the United Nations who stood as the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Indone- The Closing Ceremony offered the best time and sia, Mr. El-Mostafa Benlamlih. Faced with a large interna- atmosphere to reminisce about the events that happened. tional delegation of youths, he saw this as an opportunity A video showcasing a montage of the different highlights to remind the youth of the greater purpose and meaning of the Symposium were presented to the hundreds of of the work they wished to entail; that humanitarian work young people who would be going home to share what was not about the humanitarians, but about the people in they learned from their unique experience in Bali, Indoneed who were to receive their aid. nesia.
OFFICIAL BANQUET C
oats and ties were taken off and left in closets. High-heeled shoes were replaced with comfortable flats. Formal attires were changed to outfits suited for a fun evening out with friends. Once the formalities of the University Scholars Leadership Symposium were done, the delegates hurriedly went back to their rooms to change into more comfy outfits before heading out to the surprise venue for the Official Banquet to celebrate the end of the event in the most festive way. The Official Banquet aimed to celebrate the end of the Symposium in the most festive way. The festivities began even as the delegates left the Aston Denpasar Hotel and Convention Center. It thrilled everyone to see the vehicles that would take them to the surprise venue. The Bemo is a ubiquitous open-air colorful microbus that had imageries of tropical wonderlands painted on the entirety of their bodies. These vehicles carried the delegates to Taman Bhagawan, a 5-stars venue suitable for garden party. A team of 10 police outriders escorted the convoy of 25 Bemo vans each carried 17 persons through the bustling streets of Bali. The half-hour journey was worth the wait after everyone arrived at the venue of the Official Banquet
at Taman Bhagawan. The young delegates found themselves in a rainforest-type setting that highlighted Bali’s distinct culture and charm. Once everyone was settled in the many tables set up in the around the fountain pool that ran across the middle of the venue, the delegates helped themselves to the buffet dinner and dessert of Balinese treats. Hamanah, an Afro-Indonesian band, entertained its audience with its ethno-pop tunes. Its lively beats got many of the delegates to get up from their seats and move towards the stage. The celebration continued even after the band took a break. The stereos played popular dance songs to keep up with the partying crowd that danced as one. As the familiar tune of Katy Perry’s “Firework,” the delegates were greeted by a breathtaking surprise—a pyro-musical display of fireworks that lit up the night sky above them. Another surprise awaited the delegates evening. Under their tables, they found Djembe drums with the logo of Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom printed on the top skin. Each delegate claimed one and joined the drummer from Hamanah in playing some ethnic beats. The assembly of drums echoed off into the night as the farewell celebration continued late into the night.
A Good Farewell for the Symposium
ANNEXES
Closing Remarks by the Regional Director for Humanitarian Affairs Asia First of all, I would like to congratulate all of you here for your successful completion of the 3rd University Scholars Leadership Symposium.
from and to express gratitude to our beloved mothers who we take for granted. She has reminded all of us the most beautiful word in the dictionary—love. Without love, one is without a soul. Without love, the I would also like to take this world is cold and unfriendly. Make it opportunity to express my gratitude a point to care for those around you. to the team who has worked very hard to ensure the success of this Remember to reflect on the inSymposium. Shall we give a round valuable experience that you had with of applause to all the officials, group your fellow delegates and the local facilitators, advisers and all the hotel communities here during the Learnstaff. ing Journey. How did we feel after the Learning Journey? What was your My questions to all of you experience with the children? Isn’t it here are, “What are you going to do amazing that for those who have so after this Symposium? What are the little and yet are the ones that give projects that you are going to imple- out the most happiness? Do you still ment to reach out to impoverished recall the fun and laughter you have communities?” with the children? It might just be a day but it brought so much joy to the Reflect on the knowledge that children. And the same goes for those you have gained during this week- who built the house with love. long Symposium. What have we learnt from Mr. Arthur Gillette’s talk Love is the reason why we on Making Dreams Happen? What look forward to better things in our does volunteerism mean to you? Is lives. We look forward to a more there a new meaning attached to you compassionate world. We look foras a volunteer? ward to a world without strangers, without discrimination and violence. How about Ms. Geraldine Let us all do our part well for this day Cox’ talk on Overcoming Challeng- to come. Nothing will happen until es? Does her commitment to the chil- you take action. dren at the Sunrise Village in Cambodia inspire you to do more for the I’ve read many of your apunderprivileged children? plication forms and 90% of you mentioned that you want to be an agent MUSIC. What is music to you of change, to be part of the change after listening to Mr. Raoul Wijffles and also to learn about your role in talk on creative sustainable projects? making a positive change. However, Can you think of any creative sustain- change only happens if you and I able projects that can uplift the lives take action. One simple example is of the marginalized youths? that you will not be here with the rest of the 400 delegates should you not I am sure many of you would have taken any action to apply for the agree that Ibu Robin Lim has brought Symposium and make your travel arus back to reflect where we come rangements here.
Another good example is our Youth Leader, Mr. Rizan Hassan from Malaysia. He attended the previous year Symposium and was so inspired that this year he leads a strong delegation of more than 60 like-minded youths like you to the University Scholars Leadership Symposium. He has worked tirelessly to Make His Dream Happen; and that it is to inspire more young people to be part of this Youth Movement in Social Change. How about you? What would you like to change? You can spread the word about this Youth Movement to your friends and inspire them to be part of the Change. You and your friends can initiate and lead a project that will benefit communities in need. Some of you who wish to be more involved in reaching out to international youths and learn more about event management, can join us as part of the Organising Committee for the next Symposium. Remember, you must be the change you want to see in this world. These are wise words from Mahatma Gandhi that have been my guiding principle in my life and I hope it can be yours, too. The best way to create a brighter future for all is too create one and it starts with you and me. With this I wish every one of you here all the very best in your endeavor to be part of this positive change. Enjoy the farewell dinner and treasure the friendship that you have made in this Symposium. Thank you and God bless.
Speech by Outstanding Intern of the Year
A New Chapter of My Learning Life with Humanitarian Affairs by Pawida Isarangkul Na Ayudhaya (Asian University, Thailand) I believe that I was born to learn. The first few English words that I knew include “I don’t know” and I get to know what I didn’t know by learning. I realized that it was hard to start from zero especially when I was doing this internship.
told me not to quit and try harder until I reach Bali to be a part of the USL Symposium as I had always wanted to. My parents didn’t tell me what to do but they told me that whatever I decided, they want me to think carefully and don’t regret.
I planned to do internship in various I decided to talk to Ms. Janfields, so I would have more working ice Leong, my supervisor. Instead of experience, to know what I’m good at just letting me quit the job, she asked and what needs to be improved. me, “how can I help you?” Ms. Leong also said something that made me deLast year, I was doing my cide not to quit. She said, “once you internship at Hilton Hotel in Pattaya, are a quitter, you will be a quitter for Thailand. That was how I knew about the rest of your life.” So, I decided to the University Scholars Leadership ask her for a week off to prepare my Symposium. I was impressed by those final exams and then I would come 350 Student Leaders from all over the back to work. World who had the same dreams to make our world a better place. I wantAfter exams, I went back to the ed to be one of them, change makers. office with a new positive attitude, to work harder and aim to spread out the This year, I had an opportu- word of the symposium. I created my nity to become a part of the 3rd USL own faith. Symposium by doing an internship at Humanitarian Affairs Asia. The internship is meaningful to me. It makes me become a better This internship was a new chap- and stronger person. It improves my ter of my learning life. It was tough in working skills. For instance, commuthe beginning because I had to start nication skills and leadership skills. from zero. I didn’t know how to start, I learned about organization culture, how to work like professionals. At the supportive bosses and colleagues. same time, I worried about my com- Importantly, I had a chance to give a ing final exams. I wanted to quit, I presentation to 1,500 people which didn’t even give myself a chance to not many organizations would allow get familiar with the job, I thought interns to do so. this job was too difficult and I was not good at it. I also learn about life skills from my supervisors, Mr. Lam and I consulted my parents, teach- Ms. Leong. These two persons have ers and friends but no one gave me been guiding me through my 3 the answer I wanted. Some told me months internship. They build up my to quit if I was not happy. My teacher good character and my positive atti-
tude. They taught me a lot of things that I would like to share with you today: •“It doesn’t matter where or how we start but the end that counts.”
•“Always have a dream and make it come true;”
•“Do not give up on what we are doing, keep trying and have faith;”
•“Always hope for the best and prepare for the worst;” and
•“Do not let fears stop us from doing good things.”
I can talk about what I’ve learned from this internship for days. Just to make it short, this internship is an experience that I would never find anywhere else. I’m glad that I didn’t quit the job on that day, I didn’t give up on trying and I didn’t give up on myself. I would like to thank Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Kim Solomon Lam, and Ms. Janice Leong for giving me this opportunity to learn. I’m grateful that once in my lifetime I had a chance to be a part of Humanitarian Affairs, to empower myself and other young people like you all to reach out to communities in need. Thank you.
Plenary Session Topics 1. Belly Busters (World Hunger) Proper living starts with proper nourishment. Taking in the right amounts of nutrition enables people to carry out their daily functions. It gives adults the stamina to work, and children the energy to study. However, these functions are disrupted when nourishment becomes scarce and unavailable to people.
them rise above their livelihood and environmental problems. Finding means to make better use of the trash around them can be a source of livelihood for them. Through recycling and creative fabrication, useful and innovative products made of trash can be sold to generate profits.
hindered by the absence of an environment conducive for their well-being.
4. Edu Master (Educating the Uneducated) Education is too often taken for granted. The phrase “school is cool” rubs off as something un-cool Armed with creativity and for those privileged enough to conperseverance, almost anything can be stantly attend classes. But, for people Nowadays, millions of people made to benefit these people. As the who are not able to attend classes regare faced with the problem of a great saying goes, “one man’s trash can be ularly, or at all, the skills and educalack of food. Scarcity of food does someone else’s treasure.“ tion they get are tagged priceless. not only occur in certain small communities that are far from our reach. It 3. Street Fighters (Street Children) For both the young and the is spread out across different nations old, receiving education is one of the and affecting places in both develop- Our childhood is marked best things to have to prepare them for ing and developed countries. by fond memories of playing in the the world. Education allows people to streets with our good friends. After explore their potentials and push their We know this problem as an eventful day, we say goodbye to limits to become better persons as World Hunger. Malnutrition is the our playmates and head home to the they encounter challenges throughout common manifestation of hunger warmth of home-cooked meals and their learnings. amongst people. Aggregated on the comfortable beds. global level, other effects that stem A lack in resources should not out from widespread hunger are in- These same memories can- deprive people of education. All of creased health risks and mortality not be shared by children who actu- us can contribute our own skills and rates. ally live on the streets. When poverty knowledge to those who have much strikes, children become the most to benefit from the opportunities that 2. Treasure Hunter (Waste Man- vulnerable victims to the growing de- education presents to everyone. agement and Recycling) mands of the quickly developing en Waste management is one of vironment. These conditions in turn 5. Power Rangers (Child Traffickthe challenges faced by impoverished force many of them to live in impov- ing) communities. Without a proper waste erished states on the streets. Respect is one thing each management system in these areas, person should have for another. The trash piles up on streets and clogs Although playtime occurs in value of a person should never be lost sewage systems. the same place, it also becomes the in place of anything. place where they set up their homes Aside from harming the en- as they lay on cold concrete or dirt The problem we face today is vironment, people living in the sur- floors during chilly evenings. Such that people’s respect for one another rounding communities are affected conditions expose them to different has reached levels so inhumane that negatively as health problems occur. illnesses. A lack in resources also many now turn to human traffickcreates problems in providing them ing. Considered as a crime against A clean slate in life might just proper nourishment and education. humanity, human trafficking is “the be what these people need to help Their growth and development are recruiting, transporting, transferring,
harbouring or receiving a person of their wealth to regain their health. through a use of force, coercion or other means, for the purpose of ex- The case is not the same for ploiting them.” (UNODC) those who do not have the wealth or the resources to pay for medicine and The most vulnerable victims health services. When proper healthof this crime are children. Their lives care is not provided, wounds and illhave been commodified by human nesses are left untreated. Prolonged traffickers as they are treated like health implications also take a toll on goods that can be plainly sold and people’s health. Although prevention bought off store shelves. through hygiene education is a good solution to avoid these problems, 6. Life Giver (Clean Water) many people from poor communities Water is all around us. It is also still lack the basic knowledge on found in abundance in our seas, riv- hygiene and education. ers and lakes. We find it also up in the skies as clouds and part of the mois- 8. Skillful Warrior (Sustainable ture in our food. Livelihood) Poverty has its way of mak With so much water within ing people feel incapable of doing our reach, it is hard to believe that anything to break out of its cycle. there is a lack of safe drinking water Living in a poor environment makes for everybody. In truth, only 1% of it difficult for people to look for a the supply of water on Earth is usable job that can give enough compensaby human beings. tion to sustain themselves. Good jobs are scarce and hard to find when you That 1% supply of water is es- are competing with so many people. sential to human beings. Our health Oftentimes, landing one job is not is greatly affected by the quality and enough. Others would need to look amount of water we take in. Health for more than one to provide for their problems arise when a person is not needs. able to drink safe drinking water in the right amounts. Contaminants in Improving the quality of work untreated water harm a person’s body that people get into is a solution to when they are absorbed in their sys- ending the cycle of poverty. Introductems. Nowadays, billions of people ing jobs that work around the model are exposed to various health risks of sustainable livelihood can present because they do not have the access better benefits to people. They can to clean drinking water. have security of tenure, better income and better working environments. 7. Health Healer (Healthcare) “Health is wealth.” We often hear this saying 9. Urban Legend (Urban Poverty) but give very little importance to its A city is seen as a model of meaning. The only time we give at- success for its citizens. With the boom tention to it is when our health starts in developments and economy in the to take a beating. This is when most urban areas, it is difficult not to be atpeople would decide to spend some tracted to the success it has achieved
and to aspire for the same. People flock to the city in the hopes of finding higher-paying jobs and living more comfortable lives. The great number of people coming into cities becomes too overwhelming at a certain point. When this happens, cities cannot keep up with the demands for work as job markets become oversaturated. Unemployment increases as the number of people also increases. Living conditions become poorer when overcrowding arises. This in turn results in a lack of resources for the people of urban poor communities. 10. Spice Girls (Women Empowerment) Old traditions dictated what roles women were supposed to play. These roles included important tasks such as growing food, taking care of the household, hauling water and other laborious tasks. The amount of work that women did was not proportional to the compensation and recognition that they deserved. Many women were treated as voiceless citizens of their societies and were oppressed because of their gender. Until now, many women still encounter the same problems and are treated unjustly simply for the fact that they are women. Societies need to be more open-minded and see both men and women as equals.
Show Buzz Topics 1. Healthy Mother Earth Foundation Many mothers are anxious and scared of the thought of giving birth. Ibu Robin would like to assure them that giving birth can be peaceful and safe for mothers and their babies as long as they are given proper care during this special occassion. Help Ibu Robin to promote maternal health care and the use of traditional birthing techniques. An infomercial of your making can go a long way in easing the worries of these would-be mothers. 2. Poverty Poverty is a term that seems to be tossed about very lightly nowadays. People don’t seem to understand the gravity of the problem of poverty and how it gravely affects the lives of millions of people. We need your help in creating more attention for this problem so that the global community can be even more involved in finding solutions to poverty. 3. Hunger We are privileged to have healthy food at our disposal. This is not so for those who suffer from food shortages and widespread hunger. The problem of hunger does not only leave these people with empty stomachs. It leaves them weak from malnutrition and other illnesses they may incur for not having proper nutrition. Find a way to bring out the message of the pains of World Hunger. Your work is needed to generate awareness for communities who suffer from lack of food and resources. Through this, others may be able to send aid and relief to those who are in need of them. 4. Education on Wheels Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world. It is the best tool for people to change their situation for the better.
en the lives of the disadvantaged. To help those who are waiting for the opportunities that education presents to everyone, we need to raise awareness of the importance of Education for all. This year, we need a consulting team to create an awareness video on education for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. The team should also come with a catchy slogan as the title of the video. Check for political correctness 5. Clean Water We have seen countless photos of impoverished communities thriving in parched lands. We have also witnessed scenes on TV wherein the poor drink water that is brown from the mud it is mixed with. Now that you know about the problems linked with drinking dirty water, create a campaign video advocating for the sourcing and using of clean water for these concerned communities. Show your viewers the importance of clean water and sanitation. 6. One Dollar Music Foundation After having spoken to the hundreds of youths at the Symposium, more of the world now knows about Raoul Wijffel’s One Dollar For Music movement. The interest sparked by this unique program should not be put out just because the Symposium has ended. The music needs to keep playing! Sharing the same love for music, help the One Dollar Form Music movement create a music video that will let others become aware of its advocacy and projects. Let people know how their one-dollar donations will be more than worth it through the creative music video you are tasked to do.
7. Child Trafficking Children all over the world are becoming victims of Human Traffickers for various illegal trades. Aware People are deprived of the right to education for ness needs to be raised for the issue of Child Traffickmany different reasons—poverty, war conflicts and even ing to save these children and discourage traffickers from natural disasters. The lack of education can further wors- continuing their evil deeds.
Come up with a TV campaign for Child Trafficking that will be presented on a global platform. Your work will be valuable in informing the public about this dreadful issue. 8. USL Symposium 2013 As a participant of this year’s Bali Symposium 2012, show the world what it is like to take part in this one of a kind gathering of youths. Share your experiences or give a sampler for the future delegates of what it is like to be a USLS delegate. With this, create a promotional video for next year’s University Scholars Leadership Symposium. 9. Youth Volunteering The term “youth volunteer” is used to describe a young person who offers to perform a service at one’s own free will. The world today depends on youths to take action and give back to communities who are in need of a helping hand. While some of us are living in a safe and clean environment, there are others who are not fortunate enough to have a fraction of that. Youths are the key to improving world poverty. The ideas that you come up with for sustainable projects today may prosper into real works in the future to benefit countless people. Volunteerism does not only give you new insights on how to help the world around us, but also brings you together with people who can help make this happen. Create a TV campaign to promote youth volunteerism and show how young people can make a difference in the world. 10. Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs is an organisation dedicated to educating and nurturing young people who wish to take part in humanitarian efforts. This time, it is the organisation’s turn to call on to the youth to help advocate its projects. Make a creative video presentation that would encourage more youths like you to join the programmes of Humanitarian Affairs. In Highlight the values and programs of the organisation.
Participants of the Symposium Faculty Observers
Group Facilitators & Volunteers
ASST PROF DR. KRONGTHONG KHAIRIREE DR. JAGMEET SINGH DR. JUANITO CABANIAS DR. PATRICIA SY-SANTOS DR. PRINYA THEWANARUMITKUL MOHAMED DARMA RIZAL KHAIRIREE MR. CHEN SHUXING MR. HASNUL FAIRUZ BIN HUSHIN AMRI MR. MOHAMMAD RIZAN HASSAN MR. MOHD AZWAN BIN SHAHARIS MR. MOHD SUKOR BIN MD YUSOF MR. NAWAT NANTASEN MR. PHALAUNNAPHAT SIRIWONGS MR. SAIFUL BIN MOHD SAHAK MR. SEVERINO PADER MR. SHAHZOOL HAZIMIN AZIZAM MR. WISIT LOEDHAMMACAKRA MRS. FIRLY ISTIYANTI SAVITRI ZAKARIA MRS. NIRAMITA CHANTASUT MRS. VERONICA ALFONSO MS. BIBI ZALEHA BINTI ZURKIPLE MS. JANETTE DAVID MS. LIN XIUYA MS. MELFI CARANTO MS. WU YUMEI MS. ZHANG YUAN
ADAM DANIEL SHERIDAN ALDO TONG ARIANA GABAUDAN BEN DESSEN BLAKE MOONEY BRANDON LOUISE ANCHA MEDRANO CARMELLE CUNAN CAROLINE BOURBONNIERE CORAH CHIU EBONY CETINICH FELICIA ASTRID GABRIELLA CUTRI JESSICA LEE KATHERINE TYSON LAUREN WINTERFLOOD MADELEINE BUCHNER MIMI OORLOFF NINA MATSUMOTO REGINE STEPHANIE BORJA GUEVARA SHAH HISHAM VICTORIA ANNELLS
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AMPORN RUENRENU AMRI BIN RAHAMAT ANAS BIN AZMI ANDIKA MEDALION SEBAYANG ANDREI MICHAEL ABASOLO FONACIER ANGGREKA MICHELLO BULAN ANISSA EKA MARINI PUJIANTARA APINYA JATURONG ARISA TAKAGI ARRON LOVELL ASHA KURUP AXEL YEN CLIMACOSA GARCIA AYUSH AGARWAL BERNARDINE GRIGSON BO ZHANG
BORDIN NGAMRUNGSIRI BRAEDAN BOLT CAI YUTING CAMERON STRAIN CAO XI CAROLINE TARA JAVIER CARYN TAN CASSANDRA WONG CEDRIC CHUA CHONG JIE CEN ZHIBIN CHANAKAN YATIKUL CHANTHA HOR CHAYISSARA SANGPRATEEP CHEN JUNJIE CHEN TIEGE CHEN ZHAN, ALBERT CHRISTINE JOYCE AGAPITO CHRISTINE RODRIGUEZ CHUTIMON THIPJINDACHAIKUL CLARE SLATTERY CLIFF KEVIN CENDAÑA CYNTHIA TAN CYRIL JOHNSON DAI SHUYUN DAMIRZHAN KALIKOV DARRYL ALTEA DAVID BRYAN LOZADA DENG WEIYUN DING XIAOYUE DIO WIKRANTA DR. KANTIMA CHARAPINYO DR.THAKRIT RUJIMORA DU BOWEN DU JIN EDGAR MORALES EDWARD JAMES POPA EILISH KATE BAILEY EMILY WOOD EMILY QUINN SMYTH FAKHIRA HAJI MUHD SAIFUL FANDI RIZKI ROSYARI FATHMA SONNAYA M. MINAGA FAZRIE BIN RAMALAN FENG HAO GAO HANYUE GAVIN SINGER GE XIAOCHEN GEOMEL CONCEPCION GEORGE BAKAR GERALD ORIN͂O SEMIFRANIA
GERALDINE ANNE MAJANGA GERMAINE DEANNE GUTIERREZ GIANINA JOY NATHANIA NAPO HABIBAH BINTI OMAR BUANG HAE JI HAJI AHMAD HAMIZ BIN HAJI JAMAN HAJI AN-MUAZ BIN HAJI JINAL ZAINAL HANNASI PURI HARDEEP SINGH DANG HE MENGYING HE YIXUAN HEMNAARTH A/L TANAKARAN HIDAYANTI HERDIANA HO MING WAI, MANDY HSIAO YA-FEI HSIAO JUI-TZU HSU SHIH HSUN HU XIANGYU HUANG YAOCEN HUANG WEN SHAO I GUSTI AYU OKA PASTINI IAN KO IQBAL FAHMI ITTIPON SUKSAWET IVAN JAYSON TAWIRAN IZZIATI MAS ADAVEENA BINTI ABDUL GHANI JACK FENBY JAMES BURKE O. ONG JAN ERIC AGUILAR RIVERA JARUWAN PERMSRI JEANSIL BRUYERE JEANSIL BRUYERE JENNIFER CONDON JIN JINGXIN JING GONG JINNAWAT SIRISUNGSUCHOL JIRAPAT NAMKAEW JOANNA WARD JOHN KALANTAR JOHN MARVIN ESPIRITU MORANTE JOHN MICHAEL LAVA JORDAN RAYMOND-MONRO JOSHUA EDWARD R. LAGASCA JOSHUA FRANCIS B. UY JOSHUA MANALO JUSTINE VERON REQUEJO JUTATIP KHUADKAEW KAKADA KONG KALEIGH ANN DeSOUZA KANITIPAN KITTIKHUN
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