Our Youth Ambassadors 2026/27

My name is Abi and I’m fifteen years old. I go to the International School of Stuttgart and am in the tenth grade. I have already completed the Bronze award and am currently working on my Silver.

In my free time I enjoy meeting my friends, going hiking, and go-karting. I have spent a large amount of my time in middle and high school in various service organizations like my school’s student council and MUN organizing team and I look forward to continuing that through the duke youth ambassador program.

Angelina Anli Xu is a 17-year-old finishing the IB program at Berlin International School and planning on going to university to study engineering. Having completed the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards, she found that the program has given her structure and motivation to pursue meaningful activities both inside and outside of school.

Activities such as figure skating and walking have helped her stay active, while other activities, including coding, accounting, and student council, have developed new skills and bringback to the community.

Through the youth ambassador program, she hopes to get to know many new people and join projects that expand access to education as well as projects that contribute to ecological sustainability.

Fiona is a student with a wide range of interests. She is involved in the student council (SMV) and supports social projects through the solidarity club.
She enjoys playing the piano, being on stage in theatre, and singing in a choir. Both in the literature club and through independent reading, she particularly likes engaging with social and political topics.
She does long-distance running, enjoys spending time with her friends, and has a great passion for films.
In the Youth Ambassador programme, she wants to gain experience, meet new people, and develop personally.

Hafsa is a 16-year-old student at Berlin International School and is currently working towards her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, after completing her Bronze Award. She enjoys the programme because it encourages her to try new things and stay committed, even when it gets challenging. In her free time, Hafsa likes working out, painting, and finding ways to improve both academically and personally. She is also part of Student Council and Speech and Debate, where she enjoys sharing her ideas, building confidence, and working with others. Through these experiences, she has learned the importance of consistency, responsibility, and stepping outside her comfort zone. In the future, Hafsa hopes to study law or another humanities subject, with an interest in understanding people and society. As a Youth Ambassador, she is looking forward to meeting new people, being part of meaningful projects, and making a positive impact.

Louisa is a curious and committed student who is currently in the tenth grade and completing the Silver level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Through the programme, she has already been able to further develop both her love for creativity, through knitting and painting, and her interest in different sports and working with primary school children. Through her diverse activities in the Duke programme, she has also had the opportunity to take on more responsibility, discover new perspectives, and strengthen her social engagement.
She is also very interested in current topics such as the climate crisis and nature, which she incorporates into the goals of her Duke expeditions, as well as education for children and young people, which she would like to support through her school’s student council and the Youth Ambassador programme.
As a Youth Ambassador, Louisa would like to share her experiences in order to encourage other young people to discover their own interests and passions, use their voices, and grow beyond their own limits.

Hi, my name is Maggie and I’m sixteen years old currently attending the International School of Stuttgart. I’ve completed the Bronze Award and am working towards earning my Silver Award this year. I’m very excited for the chance to serve as a Duke Youth Ambassador.

In my free time, I enjoy activities like hiking, skiing, and swimming. I travel often and am interested in staying updated with current events and making a difference in the community. I’m grateful to serve as a Youth Ambassador and having the chance to meet new people and participate in meaningful service projects.

My name is Methasit, I am 16 years old and go to the Max-von-Laue-Oberschule

in Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf.

I am interested in what is happening in the world and how we can find peace and unity

together. Otherwise, i like to go spontaneous to any Events where i don’t know anyone

and meet new People.

Currently im doing my Silver-Award in Duke where i make Music on my Computer as

Talent and for Sports i go on a Hike for longer routes. I’ve got the engagement for my

Focus where i participate in my School-Group the “TAT”-AG (Think-Act-Talk).

At the TAT-AG we are having many projects to make the world a bit better.

For example, we support our partner school in Ethiopia with our profits from projects.

Hi, my name is Ruby. I am 15 years old, and I’m currently a student at the International School on the Rhine in Neuss. I completed the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award in May 2025, and I’mexcited to now serve as a Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

In my free time, I play the violin, and I also play in a Youth Orchestra here in Düsseldorf! Besides that, I enjoy listening to music, creative writing, and debating in Model United Nations and as part of a debate club. I also love traveling and learning new languages to discover different cultures around the world.

I want to involve myself as a Youth Ambassador because I want to make a positive impact in the world, even if it’s just a small one. In a project that I’m currently working on with 2 of my classmates, our concept is based on the “butterfly effect” in which many of our small actions contribute to something bigger. That’s the mindset I want to have when approaching things such as being a Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh.

Everyone talks about equality, women’s rights, and freedom, but in everyday life it often remains just words. That’s exactly what I want to change. I am committed to ensuring that women can live self-determined lives, have equal opportunities, and are not restricted by their background or religion. As a Youth Ambassador, I don’t just want to talk –  I want to encourage people to rethink, to pay attention, and to take action themselves.

My name is Sila Sönmez, I am 17 years old and I currently attend the Hedwig-Dohm-Oberschule in Berlin.

In my free time, I enjoy baking, listening to music, and spending time with my friends. I also like going for walks, especially in new places I haven’t been to before, because I enjoy exploring my surroundings. I also like drawing and being creative whenever I have the opportunity.

At first, I am usually a bit quiet, but that changes quickly once I feel comfortable. My friends would describe me as helpful, creative, and open to new things.

At the moment, I am working on my Duke Award at Bronze level, where I take on new challenges, learn along the way, and gain lots of new experiences.

It is also my dream to see a lot of the world and to get to know and explore new places.

Teodor is currently working towards his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and is curious about the world and the people in it. He’s especially interested in languages and cultures, and enjoys discovering how different communities think, communicate, and connect. Sport is a big part of his life –  he’s passionate about football, both watching and playing, and has also taken up kickboxing as part of his DofE journey.

He likes getting involved and contributing to school projects that have a positive impact, including through the Student Council. He joined the Duke programme because it’s important to him to stay active and make a difference for the people around him. He also believes that new experiences and perspectives help him grow. Through DofE, he wants to keep challenging himself, learn from others, and use what he learns to support and encourage people to step outside their comfort zones.

Hi, I’m Wessal, I’m 15 years old and I currently attend the Hedwig-Dohm-Oberschule in Berlin Moabit.
In my free time, music plays a big role for me – I love working with songs and creating my own mixes. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, reading, and I love cooking.
I enjoy photography, planning and organizing things, and I like working with people and meeting new people. I also really enjoy spending time with children.
At the moment, I am working on my Duke Award at Bronze level, where I take on new challenges and learn a lot!

Hi, I’m Yeesha and I’m 16 years old. I completed the Bronze Award last year and will be working towards the Silver Award this year.

Currently I am a member of the student council Metropolitan School Frankfurt. I am particularly interested in basketball and crocheting, which were also the main two activities that helped me complete my Bronze Award.

In addition, I care about the SDGs 1 and 3 due to my interest in helping people who struggle with poverty and access to good health. Therefore, I would like to help raise awareness to these topics.

I appreciate how the award helped me connect my interest in crocheting with my desire to help others. Through the activity section, I was able to crochet many items for people in need of them.