Champions for Change
To mark its 20th anniversary in 2019, Channel NewsAsia will celebrate 20 individuals in Asia, whose imagination, talents and efforts have uplifted their communities and beyond. These are people who have seen a situation that they want to improve and have committed to the necessary actions to do so. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and work in diverse fields, affecting diverse groups. But what unifies them is the enterprising spirit, the innovative streak and the selfless trait, that is evident of a thriving and booming Asian region.
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To mark its 20th anniversary in 2019, Channel NewsAsia will celebrate 20 individuals in Asia, whose imagination, talents and efforts have uplifted their communities and beyond. These are people who have seen a situation that they want to improve and have committed to the necessary actions to do so. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and work in diverse fields, affecting diverse groups. But what unifies them is the enterprising spirit, the innovative streak and the selfless trait, that is evident of a thriving and booming Asian region.
In India, Ria Sharma is giving hope to acid attack survivors. In Malaysia, John-Son Oei not only builds homes for the Orang Asli but he builds communities among different groups of people.
In India, Ria Sharma is giving hope to acid attack survivors. In Malaysia, John-Son Oei not only builds homes for the Orang Asli but he builds communities among different groups of people.
In Vietnam, Shu Tan is a Black Hmong uplifting ethnic minority communities. In Indonesia, Talita Setyadi is disrupting the local food and beverage industry with her creative passion.
In Vietnam, Shu Tan is a Black Hmong uplifting ethnic minority communities. In Indonesia, Talita Setyadi is disrupting the local food and beverage industry with her creative passion.
In Hong Kong, Dr Jamie Chiu is protecting youths suffering from mental health issues. In Singapore, Ang Kian Peng is tapping on one set of disadvantaged people to serve another.
In Hong Kong, Dr Jamie Chiu is protecting youths suffering from mental health issues. In Singapore, Ang Kian Peng is tapping on one set of disadvantaged people to serve another.
In Japan, Daichi Konuma is trying to change his society by changing corporate values. In Myanmar, Ma Khin is giving street kids shelter, training and education.
In Japan, Daichi Konuma is trying to change his society by changing corporate values. In Myanmar, Ma Khin is giving street kids shelter, training and education.
In Cambodia, Richard Yim aims to protect deminers around the world with his robot. In China, Alan Wang wants to give financial education to children and their families.
In Cambodia, Richard Yim aims to protect deminers around the world with his robot. In China, Alan Wang wants to give financial education to children and their families.
In Hong Kong, Ricky Yu has come up with an alternative housing scheme to help low-income families. In Malaysia, the Biji-Biji Initiative is changing how people look at waste and sustainability.
In Hong Kong, Ricky Yu has come up with an alternative housing scheme to help low-income families. In Malaysia, the Biji-Biji Initiative is changing how people look at waste and sustainability.
In the Philippines, Leandro Leviste is changing the energy landscape of his country. In Vietnam, Cricket One is coming up with an alternative protein to ensure food security.
In the Philippines, Leandro Leviste is changing the energy landscape of his country. In Vietnam, Cricket One is coming up with an alternative protein to ensure food security.
In Indonesia, Kevin Kumala is coming up with alternative products to replace single-use plastics. In South Korea, Eric Kim has developed a Braille smartwatch for the blind and visually impaired.
In Indonesia, Kevin Kumala is coming up with alternative products to replace single-use plastics. In South Korea, Eric Kim has developed a Braille smartwatch for the blind and visually impaired.
In India, Ankit Kawatra is redistributing excess food and feeding the hungry. In Thailand, Gumpun Muay Thai is a gym with a difference, one that helps and supports their trainers.
In India, Ankit Kawatra is redistributing excess food and feeding the hungry. In Thailand, Gumpun Muay Thai is a gym with a difference, one that helps and supports their trainers.
In Mongolia, Badruun Gardi is reinventing the ger to alleviate the pollution affecting the community. In Singapore, Stephanie Choo is turning autistic adults into jewellery artisans.
In Mongolia, Badruun Gardi is reinventing the ger to alleviate the pollution affecting the community. In Singapore, Stephanie Choo is turning autistic adults into jewellery artisans.