Oscar BOIJE is a Finnish national with partially Bolivian origins. He joined the Asia-Europe Foundation's (ASEF) Education Department in 2016. Oscar coordinates the ASEF Young Leaders Programme, including the ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS), ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU) and the Model ASEM projects, as well as supports projects under the ASEF Education Policy and the ASEF Teaching & Learning programmes. Oscar is an International Human Rights Law (LL.M) graduate from Lund University in Sweden. He has also conducted exchange studies in Colombia and degree studies in Finland, where he obtained his Bachelor (B.Soc.Sci.) and Master (M.Soc.Sci) in International Public Law. Prior to joining ASEF, Oscar lived in Belgium where he was the Partnership Manager of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Europe’s largest student organisation.

Interested in policy, animals, hiking, making a difference and the environment. Not necessarily in that order. I don't subscribe to either structure or agency - both are equally important. Currently I try to influence climate change policy through YOUNGO and also within my home. Home is Malaysia. Tanahair, tanah tumpah darahku. Journalism is another passion of mine. The pen is mightier than the sword and I am inspired by journalists who have made a difference in society. I have written articles for several news sites and other sites to date, mostly on environmental issues and politics. As fresh graduate from the University of Nottingham, I am in the process of setting foot into the working world.