Generation17: Today’s visionaries,
tomorrow’s leaders
Meet the newest members of Samsung x UNDP's Generation17.
In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Samsung continues to amplify the voices, stories and ingenuity of young leaders who are dedicated to making their mark on the world in an extraordinary way.
Samsung and UNDP’s Generation17 program provides mentorship, technology and networking opportunities to support young activists whose initiatives are grounded in the 17 Global Goals—a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Here are the next group of advocates who are leading the way.
Daniel Calarco, 23, Brazil
Founder of Observatório Internacional da Juventude / @daniel.calarco
“I cannot do everything, but I can do things that can mobilize, reach and lead people to work with me.”
Daniel Calarco grew up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, where he experienced the impact of inequality firsthand. Amid the violence and inaccessible education, he says, “Just staying alive was one of the goals."
When he was 11, Daniel won a competitive academic placement that set him on a path toward confronting the mounting problems caused by social inequality. As an 18-year-old, he founded Observatório Internacional da Juventude (International Youth Watch), a tech-enabled community that educates thousands of young people about the UNDP Global Goals and improves opportunities for marginalized communities. Daniel recently earned his degree as a human rights lawyer in order to mobilize his peers who see that too many people are left behind. “The world is always changing,” he says. “What cannot change is our commitment to improve, our commitment to do better.”
Nadine Khaouli, 25, Lebanon
Co-founder Kafe be Kafak / @kafe_be_kafak
“Technology enables me to raise my voice, transmit my message globally, shed light on real needs and build an international community of innovators.”
As Nadine Khaouli drove from her village to Beirut on August 4, 2020, a powerful explosion rocked the 5,000-year-old capital city. The blast killed more than 200 people and displaced 300,000. In an instant, Nadine's mission to end poverty and bring “essential dignity” to everyone in Lebanon became even more urgent. The next day, she and her Kafe be Kafak team provided crisis triage, supplies and shelter for families whose world was upended by the blast.
Nadine uses social media to publicize her humanitarian efforts and to petition for more transparency from government agencies. As the UNDP Lebanon Youth Development Delegate, Nadine takes her human rights advocacy global, leading virtual workshops and training sessions for young people around the world.
Yejin Choi, 26, South Korea
Founder of DoBrain / @dobrain_learning
“Everyone can use their own ability to help other people just next to them. Making amazing change in one human's life can change the world.”
Two months before starting college, Yejin Choi began tutoring children in a neighboring community known for its widespread poverty. Almost immediately she noticed that the children—especially those with disabilities—lacked educational resources. Over time, she used her training in cognitive therapy to devise a year-long curriculum to help hundreds of families.
After a month, only five percent of parents still used it. Realizing they needed an easier solution, Yejin turned to technology. She created DoBrain, a video-based learning program that kids can access on smartphones, tablets or PCs. Today, DoBrain is growing internationally and has positively impacted tens of thousands of children around the world.
Yurii Romashko, 28, Ukraine
Co-founder of Institute of Analysis and Advocacy / @iaaukraine
“We believe in digital. We believe in technologists who can think globally, act locally and totally change our world in the near future.”
Yurii Romashko uses his passion for data analytics to address public corruption and advance policy transparency for health care and social issues in Ukraine. In 2013, he co-founded the Institute of Analysis and Advocacy, which now ranks among the top 100 think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, IAA created a public dashboard to give the public transparency into pricing for medical and consumer goods. Yurii, a law school graduate, sees analytics and technology as fundamental components of his mission to create an ecosystem for responsible governance aligned to the Global Goals. He wants to empower people to make more informed, data-based decisions.
Join the young leaders of
Generation17 to make the
world a better place.
Learn about the 17 Global Goals and donate to your favorite cause. Whether it’s eliminating hunger, fighting inequality or cleaning up the planet— Samsung Galaxy users can download and use the Samsung Global Goals app in Google Play Store to help reach these targets by 2030.
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