We are excited to announce that 6 our incredible ETL Ambassadors under The Community Builders NZ Trust (Explorers, Travelers & Leadership) program have been selected by the JYS (Japan Youth Summit) Committee to attend the 2025 World Youth Summit in Osaka, JAPAN, 13-24 Oct 25 and represent the issues of our young people living in country.

Javani Poko

Krystal Simona

Amethyst Takaiti-Smith

Sylvia Talagi

Charlotte Sililoto

Tarita Mauri

Faititili Salevao

Axana Aiono

Te Aroha Ihaka

Deziah Tuakura-Tuileutu

Shekinah Fuifui

Jordan Nevaeh Nicholas-Vailu

Piu Vea

Leroy Lauvao

The Japan Youth Summit is an initiative run by our partners from Youth Breaking Boundaries Foundation, which aspires to bring together outstanding young minds to collectively address future challenges and propose innovative solutions. Beyond individual brilliance, collaboration takes center stage, encouraging the commitment of young generations to collaborate for shared and improved goals. Our CBNZ selected Ambassadors will get to embark on the Korean Youth Summit for meaningful conversations on global challenges, connect with young leaders globally, immerse themselves in diverse cultures, enhance leadership skills, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future through collaborative youth-driven innovation for positive change.

All of our leaders will have an incredible opportunity to share their challenges and work alongside other like-minded young people around the world to find collaborative solutions together though delivering shared social projects.