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2022 fellow
Seokhyun Baek
South Korea
Seokhyun is a Korean Gen-Z activist that spends his time breaking down barriers of ageism. He hopes to study international relations and dig deep into the intersection of diplomacy and youth inclusion. For his Rise project, he created a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Microphone Initiative, that helps students access SDG education and contribute to the SDGs. Over the past year, his organization impacted over 700 students across 30+ countries. Recently, he launched a joint project with StateofYouth named the "SDG Lecture Series," aiming to provide youth with a platform to amplify their voice.