In 2022, Sena wanted to learn new skills that could take her advocacy further. While browsing online, she read about the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme and became instantly fascinated by the projects presented by the high schoolers in the 2021 round. She was nominated by one of her teachers and joined the 2022 Youth Ambassador Programme.
The UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme is a ten-week training opportunity for high school students in the Asia-Pacific region to learn more about Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme zooms in on innovation, global trends in entrepreneurship, leadership, critical thinking and communication.
Sena describes the UNITAR programme as a great learning opportunity and a chance to connect with other passionate youth. She enthusiastically recollects her learnings about technology, invention and ethics in workshops held by Microsoft.
UNITAR opened my worldview on changes you can do through technology.
In the programme, Sena presented a project to develop an app that integrates data crunching and monitoring the health of older people. She believes in digital inclusion and explains that older people may feel left behind in the current technological era. She wants to explore opportunities to launch the app on the Japanese market.
Sena encourages other young people to apply to the Youth Ambassador Programme. She says that it was enriching to learn from experts and fellow youth ambassadors.
Despite cultural differences or political differences, there is so much optimism among youth to mobilize behind global issues and to find solidarity.