Queen's Young Leader award

Elizabeth Kite recognised as Queen's Young Leader

The awards, now in their third year, celebrate exceptional people aged 18 to 29 from across the Commonwealth.

Kite received an honorary award for her work on educational initiatives with youth and disabled people.

She currently teaches a braille class to students who are visually impaired.

According to Kite, there was a need to change perceptions towards disabled people in Tonga.

"There is quite a demand because there are quite a few people living with visual impairment," she explained.