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Jackson Trinh beat leukemia at age 9 after two years of intense treatment, and now he's helping raise millions for pediatric cancer research. His partnership with a nationwide nonprofit has contributed to over $300 million in research funding.
A 16-year-old Yorkshire student is turning her pageant platform into a mental health movement, one stress ball at a time. Maya Boileau placed second at a national competition while championing her "Beyond Anxiety" campaign to help teens open up.
A 13-year-old in Tasmania spent two years lobbying politicians to restore a Friday bus route after being forced to walk through swamps and up steep hills to reach school. His persistence just paid off, and the government has reinstated the service.
PFLAG Manistee is accepting applications for scholarships worth up to $1,000 for high school seniors who champion inclusivity. The program honors local advocates who spent years building a more welcoming community.
Over 100 young people in India's Krishna district are taking charge through student-led councils called Bala Panchayats, tackling child marriage, abuse, and school dropout rates in their own villages. These youth advocates are creating real change by identifying problems and working directly with government officials to protect children's rights.