Siri Abrahamsen is a passionate social entrepreneur working for human connection, belonging, and well-being.
Her unwavering commitment to creating a better world has proven results, as evidenced by the growth of Gleding, her family and educational concept that has spread across Norway. Over the past few decades, Siri has pursued studies in psychology, philosophy, sociology, and empathy.
As a bestselling author and professional speaker; she draws upon her expertise to empower individuals, families, schools and organizations to effect meaningful change. Siri resides in Norway and the UK with her family, including her three children.

Dr. Pninit Russo-Netzer, Ph.d., is a senior lecturer and researcher, the Head of the Education Department and the Head of the Resilience and Optimal Development Lab at Achva Academic College. She is also the head of the ‘Compass’ Institute for the Study and Application of Meaning in life, and the founder and head of the Academic Training Program for Logotherapy (meaning-oriented psychotherapy) at Tel-Aviv University. She has published numerous academic articles and chapters and is the co-author and co-editor of books on the topics of meaning in life, positive psychology, existential psychology, positive change and growth. Dr. Russo-Netzer serves as academic advisor and consultant to both academic and non-academic institutions worldwide, including the World Trade Center (WTCHR). She is also the recipient of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Spirituality and Meaning Researcher Award.

Dr. Shruti Patil is an enthusiastic academician and an avid researcher . She has been an industry professional in the past, currently associated with Symbiosis Institute of Technology as an Associate Professor and with SCAAI as a research associate. She has expertise in applying innovative technology solutions to real world problems. Her research areas include applied artificial intelligence, natural language processing, acoustic AI, adversarial machine learning, data privacy, digital twin applications, GANS, multimodal data analysis.

Habib Tiliouine is a Professor of Social Sciences and the founding Head of the Laboratory of Educational Processes & Social Context (Labo-PECS) at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria. His research interests and publications encompass the quality of life in Islamic societies, well-being, meaningfulness, flourishing, and religiosity research among both adult and child populations. On these topics, he has conducted more than six large surveys with adult populations, including the religiosity module of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) in 2018. With children, he has undertaken the four-wave survey of the Children’s Worlds project (isciweb.org). He has been a regular collaborator with the International Society for Quality-of-Life Research (ISQOLS) since 2003 and served as one of its Vice Presidents from 2016 to
2020.

My name is Elena, and I am from Austria. I am 15 years old and currently a student. I applied for the YMI Council because I believe it is a very intriguing and important initiative and just overall a cool project. 

I am Raj Kumar, a 17-year-old youth activist from Mirpurkhas, Pakistan, focused on UNSDG and youth empowerment. I aim to inspire positive change and create a sustainable future for my community. Joining the Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) Youth Council allows me to amplify youth voices and drive impactful change. I believe in meaningful engagement and want to create opportunities for young people to thrive.

My name is Lasu Manasi. I am 16 years old and a social entrepreneur who loves working with marginalized youth. I believe that the youth’s voice matters in every field.

My name is Gloire Luanda. I am 18 years old, Congolese by nationality, and currently living in Cairo, Egypt, for my studies. I have been a computer science student at Al-Azhar University for one year now. I am highly motivated to be part of this movement because I believe that I should be the change I want to see. Without my involvement, no one will establish the change for me.

I am Alexandra, an 18 year old ambitious young woman whose dream is to study physics. In my leisure time, I learn languages, play the flute and dance. As I am a firm believer in making a difference, I am very passionate about being part of YMI. It is important that the voices of young people are heard in decisions that fundamentally affect them.

I am Fredrick, a 19-year-old youth leader from Kajiado, Kenya. I am passionate about football and environmental conservation in my community. Currently, I am awaiting my diploma graduation in Human Resources Management this July. YMI is a channel for change for our youth, and I sum it up with three Cs: Change, Commitment, and Character.

I am Ananya Pathak, a 17-year-old social sciences student, interdisciplinary artist/writer, and aspiring academic. As an advocate for intersectional environmental justice, my work centers on participatory education, DEI, eco-feminism, and mental health, exploring their connections to art and media. I am excited to contribute to research on youth health and well-being, particularly for those from marginalized backgrounds facing interconnected injustices.

My name is Amir, I’m a second year medical student, graduated from the IB Diploma Programme at 15. I’ve published two children’s books, and a short story, all of which are oriented towards education/ethics. It’s important to me that education policy around the world is designed and implemented in such a way that prioritizes the development of the child, both academically and spiritually.

My name is Goodness, and I am 17 years old. I am a changemaker who cares deeply about the environment, which is why my project focuses on tackling climate change. I am highly motivated to collaborate with like-minded individuals and reach out to people from diverse backgrounds for the first time in my life.

I am Daniel G. Zleh, an 18 year old young and passionate Liberian activist and global changemaker. I believe that my contributions to human, children, women, and climate rights have tremendously impacted global society. I am motivated to join the YMI Youth Council because I believe in the power of young voices to shape policies and programs that empower and uplift our generation.

My name is Rodrigo Enrique Carpio Paco, and I am 18 years old. I see myself as a driver of change through strong teamwork and effective project management. My technical knowledge and excellent communication skills help me achieve goals and deliver high-quality results. Since I was 17, I’ve been committed to changing my city and the world, which motivates me to be part of YMI.

My name is Padam Bahadur Saud, a BALLB student from Nepal. My motivation to join the YMI youth council is to create a meaningful impact and drive positive change in society. I am eager to contribute my efforts towards making a difference in our community and beyond.

My name is Laxmi Mandal. I am 19 years old and currently majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology. I am a very curious person and always eager to learn new things. I enjoy being around people and firmly believe in continuous learning. To me, failure is not an option. I have always wanted to contribute to the social sector.

YMI is a youth council that provides a platform for young people to speak about important issues around the world. They are creating changemakers in society, and that is my biggest motivation to be part of this program. I am grateful for this opportunity and excited about the new learning experiences it will bring.