Mariam Solika

Mariam Solika is the Founder and CEO of THE GOOD NEWS (TGN) and a UN Young Leader for SDGs.

TGN is the Arab world’s leading positive news platform, created to reimagine how stories about the region’s youth are told. She launched it at just 21 to craft a localized narrative that reflects the ambition, resilience, and creativity of Arab youth. Today, TGN reaches over 20 million people every month, sharing stories that inspire hope, challenge stereotypes, and spotlight voices too often overlooked.

Her work bridges positive digital media and youth-focused public policy. Through TGN’s initiatives, she has connected more than 20,000 young people with opportunities to learn, grow, and lead, while showcasing student projects and grassroots initiatives with the power to shape the future.

In the policy sphere, Mariam has served as Youth Communications Consultant for COP27, COP28, and COP29, amplifying youth perspectives in global climate discussions. She was named UNICEF Egypt’s “Most Inspiring Youth” in 2023 and now serves as a UN Young Leader for the SDGs amongst 33,000 applicants, and a UN Youth Advisory Board Member in Egypt, ensuring youth voices shape UN strategies and priorities.

Between the digital space and policymaking halls, Mariam stands at the heart of youth empowerment, proving that hope is both a message and a mandate.