"I'm crazy about journalism, as I love being able to open people's eyes to unique events and powerful ideas in the world around them."
"Actions in Spotlight has encouraged me to learn more about why these inequalities exist and how society can resolve them through the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals."
"Actions encourages other young people to learn more and speak out for the causes they support; our voices will be heard."
"Actions in Spotlight has encouraged me to learn more about why these inequalities exist and how society can resolve them through the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals."
"Actions encourages other young people to learn more and speak out for the causes they support; our voices will be heard."
Nonfiction in response to Partnerships for the Goals
May 2019
When I was little, my teachers taught my peers and me skills like adding and subtracting, reading and writing. They also taught us other skills like sharing with each other, talking about our problems, and negotiating solutions. These are basic principles...
By Georgia Bernbaum
May 2019
Nonfiction in response to Partnerships for the Goals
To achieve all 16 goals, the United Nations put forth the 17th goal which encourages collaboration between public and private sector to achieve the goals.Schools, public or private, play an important role to help achieve this 17th goal. They should prepare the future...
By Grace Muresan
Christina Zhao
Editorial Board Spotlight September 2018
"I have visited countries where many children don't have the opportunities to get the basic education. Equality needs to be established beyond skin colors and social status."
"Actions in Spotlight gives me the chance to use art to spread important messages and have my art seen by many others."
Newport Coast, California
I am Christina Zhao, and I am a sophomore in Los Angeles. I am really passionate about drawing and painting. I have received awards for multiple pieces from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Additionally, I also enjoy playing golf.
What does Actions in Spotlight mean to you, and why is it important for you to promote the sustainable development goals?
Actions in Spotlight means a lot to me. It is a great platform to spread concepts that are usually unfamiliar to students. Although the goals were created in 2015, I honestly was not aware of them until I became involved with Actions in Spotlight. I am sure there are still many people who are not aware of the goals. It is important to promote them, so we can work towards a better world together.
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What has been your favorite submission so far? What was it about and what was the story behind your work?
My favorite piece so far was a watercolor painting I drew for the fourth goal, which was to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. I have visited countries where many children don't have the opportunities to get the basic education. Equality needs to be established beyond skin colors and the social status.
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What are your goals for the future? How do you think Actions in Spotlight plays into these goals?
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My goal for the future is to continue pursuing my passion in art. Actions in Spotlight gives me the chance to use art to spread important messages and have my art seen by many others. I really hope that I could use my art to inspire others and promote the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
