Who We Are

About Us

Choose Change is an international high-school organization based in Southeast Asia committed to productive discourse and cross-cultural collaboration through our op-ed multimedia publication platform.

Through our articles, short-form content, and conferences, we aim to create a space where students can engage meaningfully with global issues, raise critical points, express informed perspectives, and participate in civic dialogue beyond the classroom. We seek to nurture a community of strong youth leaders who value diversity of thought beyond the classroom. At our core, we believe in the power of youth voices to shape conversations that matter.

Our Reach

400+ Volunteers in 25 Countries

World map showing the countries where Choose Change volunteers are based

ThailandPhilippinesMalaysiaUnited StatesCanadaUnited Arab EmiratesIndonesiaSingaporeIrelandFranceUnited KingdomPakistanMexicoSouth AfricaRussiaQatarHong Kong

Our Story

Founded in 2020, Choose Change began as a youth-led initiative amplifying the voices of Thai students in discussions surrounding social and political issues in Thailand.

Since then, it has grown into an international platform, expanding both its reach and its scope. Today, Choose Change brings together students from diverse backgrounds to contribute not only written op-eds, but also a wider range of multimedia content and collaborative projects.

As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to provide a space where young people can think critically, write boldly, and engage with the world beyond their immediate surroundings. #bytheyouthfortheyouth