Fellow:Hana Saeki


Name Hana Saeki School (Cohort) Sophia University (2021 cohort) Majoring in Global Studies Country Japan Email Special:EmailUser/Mariclari0205

Bio

Hana is a second-year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Global Studies at Sophia University's Program for Sustainable Futures (SPSF) where they tackle issues and topics on sustainability from different aspects.

From growing up in an international school and living in both China and Japan, Hana was always aware of the influence of bias and its influence on individuals' behaviors, values, and beliefs. Through her strong passion in history and understanding the significant role education plays in influencing biases, she now focuses heavily on solving social issues that she herself experienced during high school. Her area of interests in revolve around the SDGs in solving social issues related with discrimination, violation of human rights, and prejudices.

Yet, through joining SPSF, Hana recognized the interconnectedness of the different areas of sustainability (including environmental, economic, and wellbeing factors) in providing possible solutions for solving the social issues she wanted to focus on solving.

Thus, through participating in the UIF program, Hana wishes to attain skills on how to become a stronger, more confident, and innovative leader to further achieve her goals of creating a society where every individual’s wellbeing is ensured.

Hana is currently enrolled in the Peacebuilding and International Cooperation Circle to further attempt to understand the significance of creating a peaceful society, the Sophia Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sophia's Athletic Association's Archery Club.