I am Puleng Totana, a 16-year-old student leader from Gardens Commercial High School in Cape Town, a dedicated children's rights activist, and a global youth diplomat.
I serve as the Chairperson of Globally Empowered—an international youth forum that fights for youth recognition—and I am an active South African Delegate for Model United Nations.
My deepest passions lie at the intersection of economics, diplomacy, global governance, and policymaking.
I am driven by a fierce commitment to creating social change, representing youth voices in multilateral policy analysis, and facilitating high-level diplomatic debates.
Whether leading the Justice Society at my school, acting as a Youth Ambassador for Justice Desk Africa, or serving as the Former President of the Africa Unite School Leadership Club, my goal is always to empower young people to become everyday activists.
Ultimately, I am channeling these passions into my dream of studying International Relations at Harvard University and International Law at Yale University.Start writing here...