People of RCN

Magnea Gna Johannsdottir (RCN '17) is the youngest person ever elected to the Reykjavik city council. Her political party Framsókn (English: Progressive Party)  gained 18,7% of the votes, making it the third-largest party in the city and the key to negotiating majority governance. The elections showed that people wanted change, and people were willing to vote for parties with young people on the frontline. Read Magnea's journey to [...]

The Little and Big World Gunvor Norddal vividly remembers her first full working day at UWC Red Cross Nordic. On the way home from work she received the shocking news about two towers having been hit by airplanes in New York. Needless to say, the day was 9/11. In her new job, she was part of the team that was catering for young people from all over the world. [...]

Passionate about Diversity and Food  When I left Bolivia, at 16, to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic, I could not believe how much I was going to learn and live. RCN has given me the tools, support, and the self-confidence that I needed to expand my horizons. Every friend I made there, has made a huge impact on my life and I am thankful for it.  After RCN, [...]

Congratulations to Pedro! Upon his graduation from University, Pedro Paposseco (RCN 13-15)  has been acknowledged for his achievements in the national press in his home country Angola. Here are his thoughts: When I first left my country, Angola, to study the International Baccalaureate at the UWC Red Cross Nordic in Norway,  I could not hold a full conversation in English, nor did I have any international experience. Two [...]

Bringing Climate Justice and Human Rights to the International Court of Justice The connection between Human Rights and the Climate Crisis has become clearly visible for anyone who cares to see it. However, in international climate action treaties there is still a lack of language that emphasizes the immediate danger to Human Rights, especially in the Majority World. The global youth-led campaign “World’s Youth for Climate Justice” is attempting [...]

Making Ideals Reality: Creating Better Futures For Children In My Home Community Dorothy Dix (UWC Red Cross Nordic, 1996-1998) was born into poverty in Zimbabwe. She relied on handouts throughout her childhood but after showing potential at a local school in Zimbabwe, she was given the opportunity to study at UWC Red Cross Nordic at age 16. Speaking of her experience at UWC, Dorothy says “UWC helped me [...]