Theme: Breaking Barriers: Mind, Body and Beyond

TEDxISL Qatar Youth 2025 is a student-driven event hosted in Doha on May 24th, centered around the theme “Breaking Barriers: Mind, Body and Beyond.” This independently organized TEDx event features talks exclusively by students from the International School of London (ISL) Qatar, offering a unique platform for youth to share their voices, stories, and visions for the future.

Through the lens of the theme, student speakers explore the personal and collective barriers that shape human experience—whether mental, physical, emotional, or societal. Each talk invites reflection on how we confront challenges, rethink limitations, and expand our understanding of what’s possible.

TEDxISL Qatar Youth is a celebration of student-led thought leadership, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and change—starting with the next generation.

International School of London, Qatar
North Duhail, Umm Şalāl Muḩammed, Doha
1st floor
Doha, Umm Şalāl, 0000
Qatar

Ahmad Tabbal

IB Student, Wizard

Hey everyone, I’m a Grade 10 student with big goals. I’ve always been more of an observer than a talker—people reveal more through actions than words. I love sleeping and drawing; turning imagination into art really inspires me. I’m no Da Vinci yet, but I’m working on it. One piece of advice: society is full of “flowers”—choose carefully, some come with painful thorns. Also, if you haven’t seen Gravity Falls, you’re missing out—it's a masterpiece.

Alex Ephrem

Musician, IB student

My name is Alex and I am a student here at ISL Qatar. I have been a professional musician for 3 years, athlete for 7, and a student for 15 years. I am very excited for this opportunity with TEDx.

Aram Cherif

IB Student

Hi, my name is Aram Cherif. I’m a Grade 12 student at ISL Qatar. I’m originally from Iraq but spent many years living in Sweden, which has shaped the way I see the world. I’m a passionate learner and a curious explorer, always eager to grow and take on new challenges. I’m truly excited and proud to be part of this TEDxISL Qatar Youth journey, and I look forward to sharing ideas that inspire and connect us all.

Maja Ocean Henell

IB Student

Hello, my name is Maja Ocean Henell, a seventeen-year-old from Ireland and Sweden. I am part of the International School of London Qatar community and am undergoing the IB Diploma program. I have lived in five different countries all over the world which has exposed me to a vast global spectrum. I believe having a voice as a young member of society is incredibly important as it is us who will one day run the world. We all deserve to have our thoughts and ideas heard no matter who or where we may be.

Maria Cerroni

IB Student

My name is Maria. I'm 17, Italian and part of the ISLQ community. I believe in sharing experiences and how that can help people to understand each other. I believe in finding connections through each others' stories. So I've decided to share mine in hopes of it helping someone going through the same struggles in a context that affects us all: human relationships.

Taline El Hajj

IB Student, Dancer, Musician

Hi my name is Taline, I'm a 17 year old student at the International School of London Qatar, and I'm Lebanese. I have been a professional dancer for the last 3 years, and a musician since I was 5. I'm thrilled to be a part of this amazing opportunity, and to be able to share what I love with other people.