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UK Invites Youth to Shape Social Media Safety Laws
SolutionsApr 19

UK Invites Youth to Shape Social Media Safety Laws

Britain's government is asking young people to help design new online safety rules before a major summit next week. Nearly 50,000 people have responded so far, but officials want more kids to share what digital life really feels like.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Teen Refugee Finds Peace Speaking Broken Arabic in Australia
Acts of KindnessApr 6

Teen Refugee Finds Peace Speaking Broken Arabic in Australia

Zein fled Syria at five and lost fluency in Arabic while building a new life in Australia. Now 17, she's learning that embracing both her Syrian heritage and Australian home makes her whole.

ABC Australia2 min read
Teen Petition Saves Australia's First Public Skate Park
Planet WinsApr 5

Teen Petition Saves Australia's First Public Skate Park

A 13-year-old's grassroots campaign in 1980 created Victoria's first public skate park, and now it's getting heritage protection. The Corio Bowls proves youth voices can create lasting change.

ABC Australia2 min read
26-Year-Old's Mission: Making Death Less Scary to Discuss
Health & WellnessMar 29

26-Year-Old's Mission: Making Death Less Scary to Discuss

Annaliese Holland is spending her final months doing something remarkable: teaching thousands of young Australians that talking about death doesn't have to be frightening. Her honest conversations about end-of-life choices are breaking down taboos and helping families everywhere.

ABC Australia3 min read
Japan: 60% of Local Governments Now Listen to Kids
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Japan: 60% of Local Governments Now Listen to Kids

More than 60% of Japanese local governments actively sought children's opinions in 2024 to shape policies affecting their lives. All 47 prefectures and over 1,100 municipalities used face-to-face meetings and online chats to hear directly from young people.

Japan Times2 min read
Meet Milo and Tina: Italy's Gen Z Olympic Mascots
Global NewsFeb 3

Meet Milo and Tina: Italy's Gen Z Olympic Mascots

Two cheerful stoats named Milo and Tina will represent the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, chosen by Italian schoolchildren from over 1,600 entries. These sibling weasels are already winning hearts with their inclusive backstory and mountain spirit.

NPR Science3 min read
Malawi Kids Help Shape National Budget for Their Future
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Malawi Kids Help Shape National Budget for Their Future

Forty children from across Malawi sat down with government officials to demand more funding for schools and food security in their country's upcoming national budget. Their voices are now shaping how millions of dollars will be spent on the next generation.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read