Young Ambassadors Board
JONATHAN ANDERSSON
I was born in 2009 and live in bergen in western Norway, I am a student at the daVinci Montessorischool in Bergen, where we have elementary and secondary school. There are things I like to do in my free time, for example: I really enjoy watching football matches especially here at Brann stadium where sk Brann plays its home games, I watch games here almost everytime and is one of my favourite things to do. In the winter I also love skiing, mostly alpine because then I can go downhill very fast. I think it is important that young people like me can be included in hosting and in organising events, like my school did in March where I was the vice leader of the host committee. I also think sustainable development is really important, especially for us young people because in the future it is our responsibility to make the earth a sustainable place. And I think being a part of the young ambassadors board is great for learning about how to take responsibility and help other people to host events in the future
I am excited to join the young ambassadors board.
DANIELA ISRRAEL
I am 17 years old, and I live in the city of Cochabamba in Bolivia. I have been a student at “Colegio Montessori Despertad” since the second grade in elementary school, and it has undoubtedly been the best education which combines learning with specific dynamic materials and observation as part of the teaching process. I have learned to be disciplined and diligent with the tasks that I was assigned and at the same time work as a team and together .
In mid-2023 we were informed that our school for the first time was going to participate and host the Global Montessori Games . That was something that excited us very much because it was also going to be the first time that it will be held in South America. As I love all kind of sports I really like the concept of learning about other cultures by playing and sharing. Later on, the committee was formed. I had the pleasure and honor of being the committee president of this incredible event. The GMG week was undoubtedly one of the best opportunities and experiences I have had throughout my life. It gave us the opportunity to make long-term friendships from all over the world ,exchange cultures from different countries, as well as giving us unforgettable memories that we will treasure forever in our hearts.
At the same time I’m really thrilled and excited to join the GMG young ambassador Board and have unforgettable experiences with people abroad.
ANTONIA PUNCHEVA
I was born in 2008 and live in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. I have been attending Bulgarsko Shkolo since 2022, and in the past three years, this educational system has taught me to be tolerant and to embrace innovation, even when following someone else’s lead.
In 2023, my school had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Sustainable Development Games (SDG) held in Mexico. I was fortunate to be a participant, and it was an impactful experience for me. I not only gained valuable knowledge but also connected with people from all over the world. To this day, I have connections across the globe—friends I can rely on no matter the distance. The Global Montessori Games, created a family for me.
In 2024, my school in Bulgaria had the honor of hosting the games. It was during this time that I become an ambassador. Both in Mexico and here in Bulgaria, I saw how these games unite people with shared goals and values. Being part of such a community has been an inspiring and meaningful experience for me.
I love talking to other people so the idea of learning about different parts of the world by getting to know the people living there seems perfect to me.
I believe that living sustainably is essential to creating a meaningful life. We must cherish what we have, take care of our environment, and ensure that we nurture ourselves in the process.
I am thrilled to join the GMG Young Ambassadors Board, and I’m looking forward to future experiences around the world.