2018 Asia-Pacific Youth SDG Innovative Award

​Samoa Victim Support Group congratulated Ms. Esmerelda Lo Tam who was awarded with one of 5 special awards namely the 2018 Asia Pacific Your SDG Innovative Award, during the Asia-Pacific Forum on Youth Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship held in Beijing China from 1 – 3 August.
 
Esmerelda Lo Tam presented her sports wear line and brand "EI8HT" which hopes to encourage young women to be strong, independent and resilient, not only on the court but in everyday life.
 
It focuses on public health and better access to high quality, muscle friendly training equipment and training gear.
 
A well grounded and shy young lady, Esmerelda presented her award to the SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chang and her SVSG (Junior) collegues upon returning home, to acknowledge their support and prayers
 
And as a member the SVSG (Junior), Esmeralda has inspired volunteers in the youth sub-group of SVSG to keep pushing the limits with this wonderful achievement.  Esmeralda was selected one of the winners from a list of 600 applicants, 19 speakers and the only Pacific Islander to be selected.  According to Esmeralda, it is a humbling and blessed experience.
 
Thank you Esmerelda for instilling the essence of a young woman, to be strong, to be independent and to be resilient in your sports wear brand.
 
What a great example of hard work,determination and commitment.  Congratulations Esmeralda. We are all so proud of you!