Mustafa Alrawiis a British-Iraqi journalist, writer and broadcaster. He is a regular contributor to The National, Axios.com and Monocle Magazine and Radio. He has interviewed renowned individuals such as comedian Trevor Noah, Pulitzer Prize-winner Daniel Yergin and inventor Tony Fadell. Mustafa was an inaugural First Chapter ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellow in 2022. 

“The Voices of Future Generations initiative has always been about empowering children and creating a brighter, more sustainable future. As Editor in Chief, I would ensure that I lead my team with vision and passion, and together we curate an impactful reading experience.”

“In my role as Junior Editor at Harmony Online Journal, I worked with a global team to select, edit, and publish content centered on the SDGs, which helped refine my editorial judgment and strengthen my ability to oversee content creation on an international scale.”

“I am passionately engaged in diverse leadership and enrichment initiatives that reflect my commitment to fostering growth within my school and community. I’ve spearheaded school-wide campaigns targeting sustainability, wellbeing and innovation. I’m also a published author, trained classical singer, avid debater and creative thinker.”

“Overseeing themes, deadlines, and final layouts, conducting team meetings, and producing monthly performance reports are all tasks that excite me. I believe my organizational abilities, creativity, and proactive mindset will empower the team to create a newsletter that is both inspiring and impactful.”

“I have been in various leadership roles that have developed my skills in diplomacy, empathy, adaptability, resourcefulness, and communication. These experiences make me a reliable candidate for this role. I know how to handle new situations and lead my team while ensuring that tasks and deadlines are achievable.”

“I love conceptualizing new ideas and coming out with unique designs. I’m ever ready to do something different from the rest in order to enhance the imaginative and creative aspect of my work. I look forward to the challenges where my creativity is needed in designing this newsletter to be interactive, upbeat, and very enjoyable for the kids.”

“My motivation comes from my desire to create a sustainable future, and the want to leave a lasting, positive impact to inspire unrecognized literary talents, and cultivate a generation of leaders.”

“In my previous experience, I have successfully created exciting monthly newsletters for my school where I have honed my editorial skills and gained useful exposure about efficacious communication.”

“I am adept at shaping raw ideas into clear, engaging narratives while maintaining the unique voice of the author. I have been associated with ‘The Round Square Club’ for over a year now through my school and regularly host and attend meetings with other children of schools in India and abroad. ”

“My interests run deep, from history and historic fiction to science and fantasy, giving me a broad perspective into the role. Being at my school's advanced learners program in both English and STEM, I consistently push to grow.”

“I've been an editor myself! Picture this: an 11-year-old with journalistic persuasions and loquacious leanings on a mission to document the happenings of her sixth-grade classroom, hunched over a journal and archiving every event she was privy to worthy of a chuckle.”

“I genuinely love finding and sharing cool, interesting content that people will enjoy. I’m always on the lookout for things that grab attention and spark excitement, whether it’s a new trend or a hidden gem. I also know how to pick content that fits the audience, so it feels personal and relevant.”

“Our VOFG Newsletter represents a space where ideas come alive and stories inspire. With my blend of skills and dedication, I look forward to contributing meaningfully to this vibrant platform, crafting content that resonates and connects with young minds.”

“I believe I am capable of fulfilling the responsibilities for this job because I have produced multiple newsletters within my school community, working and collaborating with the student team to provide inputs and manage new themes and underlying messages for the school body in each newsletter.”

“From my varied experience as working as a reporter in my school, to interning with News Channels as a reporter and being a regular contributor to acclaimed magazines in the UAE such as the Young Times, I believe that I have the capacity to execute editorial work with great efficiency.”

I was awarded the Leadership and Diplomacy Award 2024 by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and the Future Pioneers Award 2023 by BEEAH. Being appointed as the Head Girl of my school and also a two-time All-Rounder Awardee, I have gained valuable experience in leading teams, staying organized, and working towards common goals.”

“As a team leader, I’ve successfully collaborated with a group of students to design and implement a STEM project for “the Interschool Science Research Competition BioGenesis 2024” held at Amity University, Dubai. During this process, I developed strong leadership, collaboration, and management skills, along with enhancing my graphic design abilities.”

“I love and enjoy everything about design - picking colors, themes and shapes to create a rainbow of interesting information. I am also currently leading my First Lego League (FLL) team, designing and coding our creations. FLL is a competition where we make models based on a theme, creating something with technology to make the world better.”

“I love taking on responsibilities and possess excellent communication skills. I respect other’s perspectives too, as everyone’s voice matters. If selected for this exhilarating role, I will be able to showcase my creativity and teamwork skills. I think it will be a lot of fun to collaborate with my fellow teammates and share interesting content with them.”

“I have columnist experience since year 6. I would love to take a new step, where I want to impact society.”

“I am part of the newspaper committee in my own school, and journalism is a big passion of mine.”