I’m Eythan Soysa. I have just finished my final year as a student at St Olave's Grammar School. I want to use my life to genuinely make a difference. Over several years representing and championing youth voice in Bromley and beyond, I've learned one thing above all else: young people don't need to wait for a seat at the decision-making table. They can build the table themselves.

I just completed my A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and German at St Olave's Grammar School, where I served as a school prefect and Student Co-Chair of the Environmental Society. I scored in the top 5% nationally in the UCAT medical entrance exam, and now have offers to study medicine from multiple medical schools. I believe I can have the greatest positive impact on people at the intersection of clinical practice and public health.

This conviction has been at the forefront of all my work so far, from founding the Bromley Schools Climate Conference and Youth United for Good, to advising on mental health and hosting senior politicians during Political Awareness Week. Each of these projects started with the question: what would actually help others the most?

My approach to leadership

I'm deeply committed to Effective Altruism as a framework for decision-making. Not only does it provide a philosophical framework, but it also is the foundation of efficient and impactful project design. When questions like who is most affected, what intervention will help the most, and how do we measure whether it worked are asked, impact can be maximised.

I've represented young people's views to public health leads, headteachers, local councillors, and Members of Parliament. Sitting on local government committees and speaking at crime summits, headteachers' conferences and youth forums has enabled me to promote youth voice. Young people have energy, insights and creative ideas that institutions need to thrive as they look to the future. My mission is to bring out the best in young people and involve the youth in the decision-making and action processes.

Timeline

June 2026

Founded the UK Youth Climate Education Network

Educating young people across the UK about climate.

July 2025

Founded the Bromley Schools Climate Conference

A youth-focused conference concerning issues in the climate space.

• 11 bespoke workshops
• Over 100 guests including GLA members
• 12 schools represented
• Keynote speech from Greenerandcleaner CEO Parisa Wright

October 2023

Co-Founded Youth United for Good (YUFG)

Running operations for a youth-led international non-profit grounded in effective altruism.

• Raised approximately £4,000 for Malaria Consortium
• Built a network spanning over 70 schools in 5 countries
• Collected 1,000 coats and ran a foodbank for vulnerable Londoners

Fig. 03 — The coat collection drive, Youth United for Good.

April 2023

Joined Bromley Youth Council (BYC)

A youth organisation working with Bromley Council to improve the lives of young people in the borough.

• Environment and Community Services PDS (2024–26)
• Public Protection and Enforcement PDS (2024–25)
• Bromley Youth Mental Health Champion (2024–25)

January 2023

Co-founded Political Awareness Week

A highly successful event started at St Olave’s Grammar School in 2023.

• Notable guests include Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, Lord Evans of Sealand, and Rt Hon Chris Philp MP
• Interviewed academics and local politicians
• Reached over 1,000 students through assemblies and events
• Published the St Olave’s Junior Politics Journal 2023

Fig. 04 — Political Awareness Week, with Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP.