These advocates drive positive change by addressing pressing issues and inspiring others to take action
Climate change, political turmoil, military conflicts, the skyrocketing cost of living—the world appears to be drowning in a tide of chaos, but the changemakers of Asia’s Most Influential remain steadfast in their commitment to making things better.
They apply their expertise and pour all their efforts into advocacies such as sustainability in Taiwan, where businesswoman Stephanie Ho has introduced an array of earth-friendly projects, including an organic food platform, farm-to-table restaurants and a green building, to encourage people to live more mindfully. Because these inspiring changemakers recognise that no single person can solve complex challenges, they also engage the larger community to amplify their impact. Public services veteran Anita Fam works to improve the capabilities of over 500 social services agencies. Likewise, peace advocate Miriam Coronel-Ferrer encourages young people to take an active role in creating solutions for a better world.
Working on various fronts, from sustainability to social service, philanthropy to peace-building, these leaders drive positive change by addressing pressing issues and inspiring others to take action.
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Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, peace advocate (Philippines)
For championing women’s participation in peace-building, Miriam Coronel-Ferrer was honoured by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation in 2023. The Filipino advocate has strengthened peace across the region, helping draft the Philippines’ National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, serving as chief negotiator in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and co-founding the Southeast Asian Women Peace Mediators. In an interview with Tatler, Coronel-Ferrer enjoins more young people—“a generation that is now building peace”—to continue shaping the world for the better: “The challenge of being part of a peace movement [is that] you can do it wherever you are. You can become an advocate and become part of the solution.”
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