Ada Chirapaisarnkul


Ada is the founder of the Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN). Since 2008, the organisation has grown into a community of 2,700 young leaders working to strengthen civil society in Thailand. TYPN offers youth entrepreneurship training for students and teachers from 250 schools nationwide to build ventures that generate extra income for their institutions, and provide business consultation and capacity building support to over 100 social-purpose organisations.

Live Flagbearer draw today at 15:00 BST

One Young World co-founder Kate Robertson announces the Flag Bearers for this year's Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, at 15:00 BST. Each Flag Bearer will represent their nation at the One Young World Opening Ceremony on 18 November.

The Flag Bearers are selected through a random draw of delegates from all 196 countries in the world. Delegates from countries with only one attendee will automatically be selected to represent their nations. 

One Man's Note

Maisie-Rose Byrne is a One Young World Ambassador from the UK who is passionate about using alternative methods of international development in order to generate growth in developing countries. Maisie started her own initiative after being inspired by the fellow One Young World community; it is based in the idea that small actions can make a big difference​.

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