Paul Freysinger, 22 year old and from Vienna, started engaging himself as the head boy in his school and worked in the field of pupils representation in Austria for several years, in which, together with colleagues, he initiated a nationwide campaign and petition to strengthen the mental health of the youth, which was signed by 138.000 people, leading to the enactment of new laws in the parliament. Out of that the team and him founded the NGO “Gut, und selbst?” to continue working for a better mental health system.

By now Paul is studying Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Vienna and working as a trainer for seminars for pupils and youth organizations.

After having worn a few hats in voluntary work in the past, Paul Freysinger now is  raising his voice as a board member of the Austrian Youth Council, especially for mental health, a better school system and climate action.