Matine: Turning empathy into collective action in Denver, Colorado
By taking action, Matine and his peers are creating a world they want to live in; a world where everyone is a changemaker.
Luiz Henrique: Boosting Youth Civic Leadership in Santarém, Brazil
Henrique’s story highlights how young people can actively participate in local government to authentically represent their generation.
Luísa: Advocating for environmental laws to protect the Amazonian ecosystem
Luísa co-created and leads a social venture that engages Amazonian youth in addressing pressing socio-environmental challenges in their region.
Luan: Fighting hunger and deforestation in Pernambuco, Brazil
Luan is determined to protect the health of people and the planet in the northeastern region of Brazil with a team of young changemakers.
Rhenan: Mobilizing young people to speak up for the Araguaian region in Brazil
Passionate about the environment, Rhenan strives to ensure the health of ecosystems and communities along riverbanks in his community.
Chandani: How stray dogs inspired an empathy movement
Chandani challenged the status quo in her community to transform the relationship between people and animals.
Wonders from Waste: Akash's Journey to Changemaking
Recognizing the opportunity to reuse waste, Akash launched Energinee Innovations to redirect pollution into upcycled products.
RJ - Changing consumer behavior to reduce e-waste across Indonesia
Starting with a research question, RJ is dedicated to reducing electronic waste through normalizing recycling and, more importantly, sustainable consumption of electronics.
How 5 Creative Young People Are Addressing Youth Employment In Africa
Editor's Note: Tiwale, KadAfrica, Twim Academy, GiftedMom, and AEPT were named winners in The MasterCard Foundation and Ashoka’s “Future Forward: Innovations for Youth Employment in Africa” challenge. These young social entrepreneurs will take part in the Ashoka Changemakers Day on Youth Employment...