Our Youth Ambassadors 2025/26

Alma…

Antonia…

Amani…

Antorip Ghosh is a passionate individual, actively involved in STEM Competitions, and Outdoor activities. He  has completed multiple DofE expeditions across Germany, enjoying the joy of Hiking and Navigation . Antorip deeply values the camaraderie of his DofE team, finding strength in shared challenges, with a deep appreciation for the connections and discoveries made along the way! He aims to promote awareness about Biodiversity and climate change among DofE participants, encouraging sustainable practices through outdoor adventures !

Arian…

Cora…

David…

Dilara…

Ella is currently working on her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and very much enjoys how the Scheme encourages her to develop in such a variety of ways. It has already led her to become a very committed and motivated runner which was an entirely new sport for her. She finds her regular voluntary work, providing practical first aid along with a leadership role, to be rewarding. She enjoys challenging herself and is very happy to try new activities. During her time as an Ambassador she hopes to raise awareness in her peer group around the extremely important topics of democracy, gender equality and feminism. She also wants to encourage more young people to take on the challenge that the Award Scheme provides, in order to achieve their full, perhaps unrealised, potential. Lastly, she is keen to meet and engage with like-minded people and make new friends both in Germany and internationally.

Emma is passionate about STEM fields, particularly mathematics and chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys playing chess, experimenting with her 3D printer, and exploring new ideas. As one of the top chess players at her school, Emma strives to be a role model for young girls, inspiring them to take up chess and excel in traditionally male-dominated areas.

Through her participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program, Emma has embraced opportunities for personal growth and environmental action. She planted and cared for trees in North Berlin, practiced karate, and further built on her chess skills. Her expedition for the Bronze Award allowed her to connect more with nature and develop resilience without having technology to fall back on.

As a Youth Ambassador Emma wants to grow as a person and show other teenagers that they too can learn, grow and have fun when doing the DofE Award. She appreciated exploring the nature through the expedition and the volunteering and would love to see more people fight for the and give back to the environment we all share and live in.

Frederic…

Grace is an International Baccalaureate student with a deep passion for education, social justice, and global issues—especially advocating for the rights of women and children. A lifelong book lover and believer in the power of literacy, she volunteers regularly in her school library and recently organized a successful fundraiser for Room to Read, which supports access to education worldwide.
Though naturally introverted and often finding public speaking and leadership roles daunting, she continues to push her boundaries through involvement in Model United Nations, debate club, and, most recently, her first Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Well-traveled and globally minded, Grace has visited 32 countries across four continents, experiences that have shaped her curiosity about cultures, perspectives, and the challenges facing communities around the world. She is fluent in German and English and is currently dabbling in American Sign Language.
In her downtime, she enjoys running to stay fit, practicing guitar, crocheting, and exploring creative projects.

Hannah is particularly enthusiastic about aviation, her favorite country Sweden, photography and ice skating.
Hannah wants to become a pilot and takes every opportunity to be close to aviation. Her love of Sweden motivates her to spend a six-month year abroad there from the summer.

Through the Duke project at her school, she was able to fulfill her desire to be even more active and get involved. By becoming a Youth Ambassador, Hannah has now found a wonderful platform to get even more involved in the social sector and raise her voice. She is particularly passionate about current political issues, equal rights, more openness and diversity, as well as promoting education in general. She would therefore also like to help make the Duke project even better known in schools and get more pupils interested in it.

Ida is a highly talented student with a passion for the saxophone, ballet and theater. She loves expressing herself artistically—whether through music, dance, or acting—and values the opportunity to tell stories and touch people’s hearts through these art forms.

During her participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, where she volunteered in a nursing home and a kindergarten, she discovered her deep enthusiasm for the program’s social aspect. She found it incredibly rewarding to meet new people, support them, and make a positive impact through her commitment. This experience strengthened her personally and showed her the profound value of human connection and collective action.

As a Duke Youth Ambassador she is dedicated to inspiring others to take part in the program and to showcasing the countless opportunities it provides. At the same time, she actively advocates for equality and hopes to encourage young people to use their voices to drive change.

Jiani is dedicated to personal growth and believes that challenges provide the best opportunities for development. She began her journey with the Duke as a volunteer and has since become a trained Award Leader while also working toward her own Award. Her love for travel reflects her passion for new experiences. During her gap year in China, she broadened her horizons by living with international students and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
As a Youth Ambassador, Jiani is passionate about promoting the Duke and helping expand the program to more schools. Through this role, she also hopes to develop the skills to inspire and motivate young people.

Julianna is highly interested in sports – as she is leading the climbing club at her school and an enthusiastic skier- but also a musician, playing the flute and violin. For Julianna are the expeditions an important part of the award, as she appreciates the time in nature and the planning of the route and provision.
As a Duke Youth Ambassador, she wants to bring young people closer to the award, but also meet new people and brighten her perspective. She also sees this opportunity as a chance to change something in climate change, educational support and personal development for young people.

Krish…

Lucas is a 14-year-old from America, currently working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. He is an engaged student who enjoys football and exercise as well as speaking English, German, Russian and is learning spanish. Having recently entered a new sort of education and school system, he has been able to become more open minded, and be able to network with others in various contexts. As a member of academic support groups along with campaigning for several student council roles at his school he enjoys being able to connect with a community and lead discussions with a variety of individuals.
For him, the program is a great way for him to challenge himself as well as explore new opportunities. As a Youth Ambassador, he hopes to be able to engage with others from diverse backgrounds, express his ideas, and connect with like minded individuals to contribute to positive change.

Maria is a passionate and engaged student who loves tennis, playing the piano, and dancing. She speaks English, German, and Russian, with some French, and enjoys exploring new cultures. As the leader of her school’s climate club, she actively supports environmental action, gender equality, and fair immigration policies.
For her, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a great opportunity to challenge herself. As a Duke Youth Ambassador, she hopes to express her views, and connect with like-minded young people to others to take part and contribute to positive change.

Mette is not only a passionate tennis player and cellist, but she is also constantly seeking new challenges and experiences. The award opened the door to exploring new interests, including learning the basics of her fifth foreign language, British Sign Language.

In the future, Mette is eager to share her enthusiasm for the impact of the Duke Award with other young people. She also plans to volunteer and travel after her graduation to broaden her global perspective and develop intercultural skills. Mette is determined to pursue a degree that will allow her to gain new insights and make a meaningful contribution to society.

Anna…

The biggest challenge for Mila is to fit all her plans into one day. Her interests range from science to music (piano) and creative projects. She also loves reading, traveling, getting to know new cultures, interesting people and their stories.
At the top of her to-do list right now is running a half marathon, exploring the Boundary Waters by canoe, and finding the best vegetarian burger in the Midwest during her year abroad.

What excites Mila about the Duke program is the approach of constantly challenging yourself and pushing your limits, as well as the opportunity to make a positive contribution to this world and society with like-minded people.

Noelle is a competitive tennis player and successfully represents her school as Team Captain at international tournaments. As President of the Student Council, she is passionately committed to strengthening the entire school community. In addition, she has founded and leads several school clubs with the aim of supporting and empowering her fellow students on an individual level. Her dedication to social causes is particularly evident in projects for Tanzania and Sri Lanka, where she co-organized fundraising campaigns to improve school and preschool facilities and has already worked actively on-site.

Noelle is the Co-Founder and President of Alpha Epsilon Omicron, Germany’s first selective international honor society with over 200 members. In this role, she is committed to implementing social and environmental initiatives on a global scale. In recognition of her outstanding efforts, she was awarded first place in the ZONTA Young Woman in Leadership Award 2025.

As a Youth Ambassador, Noelle wants to encourage other young people – especially girls – to grow beyond themselves, take on responsibility, and believe in their own strength. After graduating from school, she plans to study Social Entrepreneurship.

Selina…

Sirpa Pierce is passionate about first aid, climate protection and sustainable projects. With five years of experience in the school first aid service and leading the team, she shows how important it is to her to help in acute situations and to motivate other young people to get actively involved. She has already deepened her enthusiasm for renewable energies through practical projects such as the installation of two solar panels. She is also learning Spanish on her own as she really likes the culture.

The Duke Award has shown her the importance of perseverance and initiative – qualities that she has demonstrated in expeditions and challenges such as a 24-hour run.

As a Youth Ambassador, Sirpa wants to inspire others to take part in the Duke Award. She sees it as an opportunity to motivate young people to get involved in issues such as climate protection and social commitment. With her experience and passion, she wants to raise awareness of the programme and implement sustainable projects together with like-minded people.