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Sarah Roberts spent 14 years hearing heartbreaking child protection cases as a magistrate. Now she's using that experience to transform how the Western Cape protects its most vulnerable children.
College graduates are making their voices heard this spring, booing when commencement speakers mention artificial intelligence. Their pushback reveals how young people really feel about technology reshaping their futures.
Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund has raised nearly $20 million since 2020 to expand mental health access for young people worldwide. The milestone shows how celebrity influence can drive real change in youth mental health services.
Students from Morocco's Draa-Tafilalet region transformed a book fair into a powerful platform for change, using theater, poetry, and storytelling to advocate for their marginalized community. Their performances blended cultural pride with urgent calls for hospitals, universities, and safer infrastructure.
John Hudson Dilgen lived with a painful genetic skin disorder that made his skin tear at the slightest touch, yet he dedicated his life to ensuring future children wouldn't suffer the same fate. His participation in clinical trials resulted in three FDA-approved treatments for Epidermolysis Bullosa, changing the lives of countless families.
A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.
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.