Theme: How Small Action Leads to Big Change

TEDxYouth@CISHK is a conference that happened on April 4th, 2019 with 10 speakers, each sharing a lesson that they have learned through their own experiences. Their inspiring stories stem from the challenges they faced and a small action that bloomed from self-awareness, curiosity, or a desire to help solve a global issue, and each encourages us to not only learn from them but also to inspire action within ourselves. TEDxYouth@CISHK threads together a community of driven individuals, similar in their passion, amazing talents, and their belief in sharing their story to spark inspiration and change.

Chinese International School
1 Hau Yuen Path Braemar Hill North Point
The Commons
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, (+852) 2510 7288
Hong Kong

Cheryl Wu

Student at Chinese International School

Cheryl is currently a Year 13 student at Chinese International School.

Deji Odunlami

IB Diploma HL SL Mathematics Teacher

My own thirst for life long learning keeps me passionate about teaching and seeking to deliver a schooling experience to students that might not only prepare them for the world but encourage them to be change agents within it. I am particularly interested in making use of technology to deepen the educational experience of students so that they graduate with skills as well as knowledge fit for the rapidly changing world of work. (LinkedIn Profile)

Edwin Lagos

Computer Science Teacher

Edwin Lagos is a Computer Science teacher in Secondary at Chinese International School and a program coordinator at the MIT STEAM Camp at CIS.

Eugenia Chow

Student activist

At the age of 18, Eugenia is a passionate advocate for every day activism—particularly when it comes to combating climate change. As a strong believer in social responsibility, she helped drive the vegan movement in Hong Kong by running an online guide to encourage low-impact dining. She also kick-started a local initiative, Bye Bye Plastic Bags Hong Kong, to encourage individual action and policy change. Working alongside students from across the globe, she hopes to combat plastic waste while demonstrating the capacity to which youth empowerment can lead to widespread change. The impact of these projects have led her to speak at events both locally and abroad, including the annual Conscious Festival, GGEF Youth Forum, and Q Berlin. She continues to work with organizations, such as Kids4Kids, to develop community projects and facilitate programs that empower youth. (Website: http://theeverydayactivist.org/ )

Harry Pak-Yin Sun

Student at Chinese International School

Harry is currently a Year 13 student at Chinese International School.

Kaitlyn Wells

Student at Chinese International School

Kaitlyn is currently a Year 13 student at Chinese International School.

Karl Lam

Student & Social Activist

Karl is the founder of Live Well Sell Well, a community empowerment initiative, uplifting communities through writing and wellbeing skills. He is an impassioned mental health advocate, speaking on local media platforms to eradicate stigma and has been awarded the Mind Media Award for his advocacy. Karl started his early career in journalism and digital marketing, working for South China Morning Post, Time Out, Marriott International and other clients.

Marc Allante

Artist

Hong Kong born artist Marc Allante exhibited a passion for the visual arts from an early age. Having lived in Hong Kong, Sydney and London, his work is inspired in both form and style by these western and eastern influences. Merging traditional Chinese inks with European painting techniques in a contemporary style reflects the fusion of his Chinese-French ancestry and brings it into a modern context. Self taught, Marc utilizes a variety of techniques, subject matter and themes to expand the repertoire of his artworks. As an advocate of environmental and conservation charities, his work currently focuses on wildlife, hoping to preserve and bring awareness to the inherent beauty in nature, and its increasing fragility. Marc is also a co-founder of the Hong Kong Arts Collective , a non-profit group dedicated to promoting the local creative scene and its artists. (Website Profile: https://www.marcallante.com/ )

Matt Peterson

English teacher

Matt Peterson currently lives in Hong Kong where he teaches English at Chinese International School, and has actively advocated and been involved with environmental issues and green initiatives.

Yi-Ling Liu

Nonfiction writer

Yi-Ling Liu is a China-based nonfiction writer covering technology, culture & society. She has written for The Economist, The New Yorker, The Guardian & Foreign Policy on topics ranging from Chengdu rappers to rural live-streamers. As a recipient of the 2019 Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award, she is currently a visiting scholar at the New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Previously, she reported for the Associated Press as an Overseas Press Club Foundation Fellow, worked in creative development for Sony Pictures & studied English & Creative Writing at Yale. As an educator, she designs storytelling-driven workshops for high-schoolers & has directed summer camps in Paris, Tokyo and the Berkshires. (Website Profile: https://www.yi-lingliu.com/)