Goodwaller Stories

Gokul is a medical student and android developer from India. He is the President of the Global Student Council of Goodwall, and the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year for his all-around work in inspiring and supporting others to make an impact in their communities.

Gokul is passionate about climate change and helping others. His drive in life is “seeing people smile”. He has many projects including creating an app that provides accurate facts about COVID-19 and tips on healthy living for people in India.

Through his active engagement with Goodwall, Gokul has built a community of like-minded youth who continue to motivate him.

His contributions to Goodwall this year have also included being an Indian delegate and Goodwall representative at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 and COY16 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Maria is a student from Colombia pursuing a degree in medicine. She is the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year for her work in the health field as a volunteer and teaching assistant.

Maria uses her expertise in health to tackle gender inequalities in the healthcare system. She is a representative of the Universidad de los Andes in the International Public Health Observatory. She was elected Vice President of SCORA - the Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS, and directs forums that tackle issues with health care access due to gender.

Maria is also the founder of Fundación Vivir el Duelo - an organization that supports people who are going through the grieving process.

Through Goodwall, she has participated in challenges, and met and interacted with inspiring young people who support and celebrate her achievements.

William is an undergraduate student from Canada pursuing a bachelor's degree in robotics engineering. His entrepreneurial spirit drives him to design, develop and build electric vehicles and airplanes for a more sustainable future. In his free time, he enjoys working on DIY robotics projects and participating in internships and competitions to further develop his skills.

William has a curious mind and leverages his passion for entrepreneurship and STEM to find new ways to solve some of the world's biggest challenges.

A young entrepreneur, in 2018, he started his own business focused on medical rescues during sporting events. He also started CERBERUS Security, which aims to protect its users online.

He has been a member of Goodwall since 2015 and amassed a large following on our platform.

Derrick is a prominent social activist from Uganda who is dedicated to helping homeless children in his community. He is the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year for Social Impact.

Having experienced many challenges growing up, Derrick strives to motivate others in difficult situations to take control of their futures and reach their potential.

Derrick's biggest motivation is seeing the smiles on the faces of the children he helps. Through different initiatives on and off Goodwall, he has been able to raise funds to support people during Ramadan, help homeless children attend school, provide clothes to those in need and run rehabilitation centers for the homeless.

Derrick was one of the winners of the #Achievement challenge on Goodwall and used his prize money to provide meals for those he helps.

Through Goodwall, he has made lasting friends, developed skills and raised money to expand his various social impact projects.

Alexandrina is a Software Engineer from Bulgaria and the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year in Computer Science. At the age of 17, she graduated with an Associate of Science degree in software engineering with a perfect score.

Alexandrina has an entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional drive, and is also a fabulous singer.

She has participated in numerous Goodwall challenges in entrepreneurship and coding. She also shares her achievements in music, showcasing the singing competitions she participates in, including the "Weekend of Ideas" event hosted by Teenovator, where her team won the Best Green Business award.

Alexandrina is an inspiration to many youth, and through Goodwall, she has connected to
opportunities in computer science, met others who share her interests, and won challenges.

She even sat down with fellow Goodwaller, Gokul Ranjendan who interviewed her for his Brain Space Youth Organization. You can find the interview on instagram at brain_spacee.

Mohammed is a curious social entrepreneur, influencer and an Information Technology student from Libya. He is the founder of Lybotics - the largest robotics organization in Libya, which runs robotics programs in schools throughout the country.

His passion for STEM led him to receive the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year award in the same category. Mohammed is the Goodwill Ambassador for the European Union in Libya, and in 2021 was nominated as one of the Top 40 under 40 Libyans.

He is a community leader who strives to bring people together. He has achieved this through collaborating with fellow Goodwallers to create meaningful content, and with our team at Goodwall to run robotics missions.

In his free time, he posts educational content for his Goodwall followers and teaches Udemy courses in subjects such as Arabic and robotics.

Maliha is a talented writer pursuing a bachelor's degree in media studies in Bangladesh. Her outstanding skills led her to receive the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year award in Writing.

Maliha has made use of her craft in several professional positions, most recently as a freelance content writer and creator, and has submitted her pieces successfully to competitions such as the Fuzia Spotlight.

Through Goodwall, she has further developed other skills such as photography and videography, showcasing her talents on Goodwall and mentoring others. She even won a Freelancer Video Contest and attended a photography workshop hosted by Adamjee College with M. H. Shuvo, one of Bangladesh’s leading photographers.

Maliha has created a thriving community on Goodwall as she frequently shares tips and motivations for other young people who are interested in content development and creative writing. She believes that through her participation in Goodwall missions such as #PerfectFit and #CelebrateGirlsChallenge she has learned more about herself and inspired others to write and talk about important topics.

Roberto is a sustainability activist from Mexico and 2021 Goodwaller of the Year in Sustainability.

Roberto is the head of sustainability at Youth Building The Future Global (YBTFG). His passion has led him to speak at various high profile events on the importance of shifting to a more sustainable future. He attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 in Galsgow, Scotland as a Goodwall representative.

He shares his passion for the environment and the UN Sustainable Development Goals with his followers on Goodwall on a daily basis. Roberto’s active participation on Goodwall has allowed him to share ideas, develop skills, inspire others and build a life-long network of like-minded youth.

Michael is a talented creative from Ecuador who's varied pursuits and inspirational approach to life earned him the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year Award for Creativity.

Michael creates raw and relatable content about his own life journey and struggles in a way that appeals to other youth on Goodwall. He describes the app as his "proud space", where he shares creative content in engaging ways to communicate his story, his values and what he is doing to make the world a better place.

On Goodwall, he created the community #BounceBack - a space where he can inspire other Goodwallers to use creative methods to overcome difficulties they might be facing.

He likes to remind people that "trying is success", and believes that small acts can have a big impact on the world.

Navya is a positive and outspoken high school student from India who shows exceptional commitment to engaging with, and supporting others in the Goodwall community.

Navya is a member of the Goodwall Global Student Council and recipient of the 2021 Goodwaller of the Year for her role in Community building.

She describes her journey since joining Goodwall as one filled with numerous lessons from others. She says Goodwall has help her gain confidence and meet life-long friends.

Navya's active participation in Goodwall missions has led her to win cash prizes. She sees Goodwall missions as a way to connect to opportunity and improve her skills, especially in creativity. Through the trash challenge, she created bags made from recycled clothes such as jeans, skirts and pajamas to promote sustainability.

Many Goodwall members look to Navya for inspiration and advice when it comes to sharing ideas, participating in missions and using the platform to improve your life and your community.