By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai & June Nattha Nuchsuwan
THAILAND – The second season of the MISSION POSSIBLE Youth Social Hackathon concluded on Sunday, Jul 13, with powerful pitches, proud mentors, and a renewed sense of hope in the capacity of young people to shape a better world.
Held at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center just outside Bangkok and co-organized by the Catholic Education Council of Thailand (CECT) and LiCAS News, the three-day event brought together students aged 13–19 from 12 Catholic schools across Thailand.
Guided by the Church’s synodal call to “journey together,” participants tackled some of the most pressing issues in Thai society and beyond—from migrant labor and climate change to family dynamics and the use of technology.
Though most students are Buddhists, they embraced the synodal spirit of collaboration and listening to one another. Each team spent the weekend immersed in intensive “hacking” sessions, assisted by industry-leading mentors and coaches.
For the last two days, students received inspiration from mentors who shared their experiences, challenges, and the secrets to their success in fields as diverse as environmental changemaking and national-level social entrepreneurship.
Once their ideas matured, they received further coaching from nationally renowned public speakers to perfect their pitches and make the most convincing case for funding.
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