UWC ISAK Japan is proud to share the launch of the Alumni Action Fund (AAF)—a JPY100 million initiative created to support startups led by UWC ISAK alumni who are taking bold action to solve real-world problems. While not managed by the school itself, the Fund
UWC ISAK Japan alumna Nora Nyi Myint (’18) is at the forefront of advocating for peace in Myanmar following the 2021 military coup that led to a violent civil conflict. As a Senior Program Associate for Burma at the International Republican Institute in Washington D.C.,
After graduating high school, UWC ISAK Japan alum An leveraged her unexpected rise as a YouTuber to create an educational scholarship supporting young changemakers in Vietnam. This move, inspired by her transformative time at UWC ISAK Japan, marks the beginning of her journey to give back, blending
How one alum wrapped an NYC train in Spiderman silk In late 2023, UWC ISAK Japan alum Bach (’18 / Vietnam) took a ride on the 42nd Street Shuttle train in New York. The route was pretty routine, but for a three-week period last fall,
Reading about the dire living conditions of asylum seekers and repeated tragic events throughout history urged UWC ISAK Japan alum Sofia (Portugal / Class of 2019) to do something about it. Now studying for a Master’s in Psychology in Crisis and Emergency in Lisbon, Portugal,
Once the autumn leaves of 2023 start to fall, Himanshu from Nepal (a proud alumnus of the Class of 2017) will have already embarked on a new adventure in his academic journey as a Master of Public Health student at the esteemed Harvard University. It’s
Alumna from Cambodia Harnesses the Power of Art for Peace The story of Cambodia often elicits images of two extremes: the magnificent Angkor Wat and the haunting Killing Fields. This dichotomy is a testament to the nation’s complex history—a glorious past juxtaposed with a painful
Empowering South Sudan: Obede’s Journey to Promote Peace and Equality In 2021, Obede (19′) returned to South Sudan, years after his family fled the war-torn country for Kenya. With a clear goal in mind, he sought to address gender-based violence and promote peace-building strategies among
The Arts Flourish at UWC ISAK Japan UWC ISAK Japan is known not only for its diverse community and academic excellence but also for its thriving arts scene. The campus is adorned with various student and alumni artworks, thanks to the dedicated Arts teachers, Mr.
Living Abroad with Purpose: Marie’s Year of Service Marie had just graduated from high school and was looking forward to attending St. John’s College, her dream university in New Mexico, USA. However, 2020 proved to be a year of uncertainty as universities worldwide switched to
Empowerment through Education and Leadership Amidst the chaos of a country plagued by teenage pregnancy, drugs, and risky behaviors among its youth, one young woman rises to make a change. Junita, a member of UWC ISAK Japan’s Class of 2021 from Liberia, stood tall as
Leading the Way in Education: Mayuki’s Inspiring Journey Meet Mayuki, an inspiring alum from Nagaoka, Japan, who is leading the charge in revolutionizing education for her peers. By Grade 7, she had already developed a passion for exploring new ways to educate young minds, and
A story from Zimbabwe In December 2021, Denzel (Zimbabwe / Class of 2019) self-published his first novel, Shame and Anger (left picture in the hands of his History teacher Ms. Hasham). It is the second volume of a trilogy called “Fine Margins” and is set
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