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Dr. AUNG THAN OO
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Lessons from the Field: Youth, Dialogue, and the Power of Participatory Change

🌱 Empowering Youth for Health, Peace & Sustainability: My Journey as a Changemaker As a public-health leader and peacebuilder from Myanmar, I’ve spent the past decade weaving together threads of health equity, youth empowerment, and environmental resilience. From malaria surveillance in rural townships to interfaith dialogues across conflict-affected communities, my journey has always been rooted in one belief: youth are not just beneficiaries—they are architects of change. 🌍 From Fieldwork to Foresight: Bridging Local Realities with Global Innovation In 2025, I joined the WWF Singapore #wegotthis Incubation Programme as a Youth Changemaker, where I advanced circular economy solutions and received the Immersion Award for Circular Economy Accountability . I also contributed to the ASEF Innovators’ Lab 6 , co-designing frameworks that link climate resilience, cultural heritage, and digital transformation. These experiences reaffirmed my commitment to microregional innovation ...