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Supporting Aspire & Achieve 2025 – Empowering Students in Dublin

8 August 2025

WHIS & GSPA Proudly Support Aspire & Achieve 2025 in Dublin – Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

At the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) and the Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA), we believe that your background should never limit your potential. That’s why we’re proud to support the Aspire & Achieve 2025 Conference, hosted by AWA, taking place on Saturday 23rd August 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

This empowering event is a celebration of ambition, education, and opportunity — bringing together students from all backgrounds for a day of inspiration and practical guidance as they prepare for the academic year ahead.

AWA’s mission to make educational success accessible for all aligns perfectly with our work to build healthier, more inclusive communities by addressing the social determinants of health — including education, equity, and empowerment. Events like this are central to that vision.

🌟 Why This Event Matters

From secondary school students to university scholars, Aspire & Achieve 2025 is designed to equip attendees with the mindset, tools, and motivation needed to thrive. The event features a stellar line-up of role models and professionals who reflect the power of perseverance, education, and community support:

  • Dr. Malone Mukwende – Medical Doctor, Founder of Black and Brown Skin, Forbes 30 Under 30
  • Iseult O’Callaghan – Competition Law Associate, Harvard Law Graduate
  • Nifemi Ogunbiyi ACA – Chartered Accountant, Content Creator, Rising Star Awardee
  • Dr. Jason Dowling – Intern Doctor, Beaumont Hospital Dublin
  • Dr. Shekemi Denuga – PhD in Chemistry, Scientist
  • Dr. Zeliha Akpinar – Medical Doctor & YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers These outstanding individuals demonstrate that where you come from does not define where you can go.

Gareth Presch, CEO of WHIS and GSPA, shared:

“Education is a powerful tool for health and wellbeing. We’re proud to support Aspire & Achieve 2025 as it empowers young people to reach their full potential.”

Morning Session: 10am–1pm – For Secondary School Students

Afternoon Session: 3pm–6pm – For University Students

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the AWA team for launching this important initiative, and special thanks to the sponsors — UCD School of Medicine and UCD Foundation — for backing a vision that invests in the leaders of tomorrow.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite

We encourage our global community to share this opportunity widely — let’s support the next generation to aspire, achieve, and thrive.

Together, we can build a world where everyone has the chance to succeed.

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