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2023 winner
Yuiko Tsuruno
Japan
Yuiko is committed to creating a happy and peaceful world for all people. She is a Youth Ambassador of ASPIRE 2030, a global campaign co-organized by UNESCO, and spearheaded multiple projects in an array of fields—including sustainability psychology, equality, and global cooperation. She raised over 230 thousand yen for the Lebanese crisis, and, in the future, she aspires to influence younger generations to take action on global issues. "Smile Lab," her Rise project, is a community that aims to provide a platform for students to learn a new language, engage with one another, and make an impact through communal problem-solving.