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Outcome of the Event

Thank you to everyone that joined us in SOLA 2021 and made it a huge success!
This page will give you an insight into how the event turned out.

NUMBERS

685 participants

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100 schools worldwide

 

17 countries

 

5 continents 

 

17 supporting organizations

 

39 guest speakers & judges

 

200+ student organizers

 

ORGANIZED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Video from the Opening Ceremony

Enjoy this video we played in the Opening Ceremony of SOLA 2021!

A welcome message to all the participants who joined us virtually in Tokyo, Japan from all over the world.

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Created by Moe S. (Junior at Shibuya High School) & our Media Design Team!

Participant Reviews

99% were satisfied

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96% would participate again

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"I was impressed by the fact that people not much older than myself spoke fluent English and were managing the event well. I'd love to participate again as a participant! It allowed me to spend some meaningful time during my summer holiday even with the pandemic. The opening and closing ceremonies were also very enjoyable."

-SOLA Model United Nations Japan Tournament

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"I was surprised by how successful the event was, considering it was fully organized by students. I also think the student organizers and facilitators will be great leaders and role models in the future. I was motivated and inspired by this event and the other students from around the world. Thank you very much for such an exciting and meaningful experience!!!" 

-Model G7 Summit

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"Compared to many of the other competitions that l have participated in, this one was very orderly and well-organized. Moreover, the variety of this event was something that l found very interesting!"

-SOLA Cup 2021 High School Debate Tournament

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"This event provided an avenue for me to socialize and improve my public speaking skills during this pandemic. I am glad that this event was my very first time experiencing an international debate competition."

-SOLA Cup 2021 High School Debate Tournament

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"It was very valuable to have the time to discuss an issue with people of the same generation and put our thoughts together. I had a very meaningful time."

-River Cleaning

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"I really appreciate all the staff members for their hospitality and support. Thanks to the facilitators helping us engage in an active discussion, I had the opportunity to learn about foreign cultures and talk about my opinions comfortably."

-"It's a Small World": Tackling Climate Issues

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We are a global community with the power to make changes for the better.

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