Sophia Kaur Badhan is an award-winning youth activist and speaker. Sophia works to amplify youth voice in major policy discussions in fields such as politics, healthcare and education. Previously, she has advised on mental health initiatives as an #iWill Ambassador and is currently a Youth Collaborator for the National Youth Strategy. In recognition of her contributions, Sophia has received The Diana Award, which is the highest international accolade a young person can receive for their humanitarian work and social action, the British Citizen Award, and the 1317th Points of Light Award from the UK Government. She has also participated in international policy dialogues as a member of Chatham House's Common Futures Conversations. Raised in the UK with a Punjabi background, Sophia attended the University of Groningen in The Netherlands, where she was a member of the Honours College. She is now based in Birmingham, UK.