Emily Diana Isabel Guzmán Alvarez, 17
Emily is an active Scout member currently participating in Guatemala’s National U-Report Program. In recent months, Emily has been working on a project to promote mental health using plants as a therapeutic ally, sharing her discoveries with her peers through video calls.
“Young people have a responsibility to get informed and promote true facts about mental health to fight against stigma and prejudice. If we get educated, we can educate others,” she says.
“As a Scout member and a U-Reporter, I have worked on a project to raise awareness about mental health between teenagers, my closest friends and family. Based on my experience, I want to promote the use of plants to reduce stress levels and increase our self-esteem, organization skills and discipline.”