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Jenni Smith - Youth Worker and Activist 

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Jenni Smith - Youth Worker and Activist 

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Jenni Smith is my personal hero. She's a very well-known local figure and youth worker in the Isle of Man for her work running Soundcheck, a music-based youth club that provides a space for young people to hang out, try instruments and perform in bands at local venues. She is also a true punk activist who fights for marginalised people and social causes all over the island, and personally changed my life by taking me to my first appointment with social services and helping me when I was homeless. This photo is of Jenni being awarded the 30 Under 30 Isle of Man award for her community activism. She has impacted an entire generation of young people, especially LGBT young people, on the Isle of Man for the better and helped create our very first Youth Pride and Pride festivals.

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Nalleli Cobo protested the air pollution in Los Angeles since she was nine years old.

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Nalleli Cobo protested the air pollution in Los Angeles since she was nine years old.

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Nalleli Cobo is an environmental activist in the UK. She used to live in Los Angeles. Due to air pollution caused by many gas and oil wells, citizens had health issues. She also had nose blood, palpitation, asthma, and reproductive health issues. It was also problematic because in Los Angeles there are a lot of immigrants and it is estimated that the oil company and the medical institutions look lightly at the lives of the citizens. She began to work on this problem at 9 years old and finally succeeded in stopping the operation.

I attached the interview of her.

https://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/nalleli-cobo/

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YP to a certain extent used their voice in the independent care review which of course resulted in the promise. And is a good example of where the government effectively engaged young people and in particular hard to reach young people

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When watching Darren McGarvey's Class Wars I was really impressed by the secondary school student Erin Bleakley who took part in the protests over the grading controversy in 2020. I thought it was great to see how young people who had experienced the downgrading of their predicted results due to their background coming together and so quickly proving how necessary it was for this decision to be reversed.

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Mhairi Black SNP MP absolutely love her passion and how she delivers a speech. Her work for WASPI women and LGBTQ+  as well as food banks etc. shows how knowledgeable she is and how well she researches before speaking.
Future FM of Scotland. She doesn't let men in suits intimidate her.

Another fine citizen is Malala Yousafzia who was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for speaking up for girls rights to education. Clearly a brave young woman with great parents who supported her learning. she began speaking out at around the age of 11. an inspiration to us all. Sadly people in the west don't appreciate education and realize its value. Perhaps we need to show our young people the values of education in a positive light. not in league tables and post code lottery results.

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There are many young people that are inspiring. All the young people that are vocal about political issues online and who organise protests and campaigns. The Black Lives Matter protestors earlier this year and the students who protested about the exam results over the summer are good examples of young people making a difference this year.

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In the summer of 2011, Boyan Slat, a 17-year-old from the Netherlands,
Go scuba diving in Greece,
He had expected to see Greece's famous sky and sea,
The result:"More plastic bags than fish."
He was shocked by what he saw,
And what was even more shocking was that everyone said to him,
"Once plastic gets into the ocean, there is nothing you can do about it."
It was this remark that angered the boy.
Over the past 30 to 40 years, millions of tons of plastic have entered the ocean. Of the 288 million tons of plastic currently produced globally each year, 10 per cent ends up in the oceans. And 80% of this comes from the land, through sewers, through rivers, into the sea,
Every water bottle you throw away, every soda can you throw away, every cigarette butt you end up with in the ocean. The most notorious is the Pacific Garbage Patch between Hawaii and California.
There, you could even call it plastic soup,
Stretching for millions of square kilometres,
If you are going to take a boat to clean up,
It takes thousands of years.
In plastic soup, the animals' condition is worse than ever.
This is a dead albatross.
In its belly, people found an abundance of personal supplies.
This is a turtle trapped in plastic and fishing nets.
The baby sea lion tried to struggle back into the water because the beach is already covered with plastic.
Boyan Slat could not sit still. Instead of taking the initiative, why not develop a technology that lets the plastic waste itself into a net? Because ocean currents can pull together trash floating on the surface of the sea, he designed a collection device that captures trash on the surface while currents and Marine life pass under it. The trapped waste will be recycled or made into oil.
When he entered delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to study aerospace engineering, he did not look to the sky. The ocean was what he had set out to do in his life since 17 -- start alone, and make a difference in two-thirds of the world's oceans.
Yes, he was going to save the ocean! He wants it to become a reality.
He started riding around on his bicycle, explaining his concept of ocean cleanliness to people at TEDx.
He had only 200 euros for his pocket money, which quickly ran out, so he tried to get sponsorship.
Nobody paid him any attention.
"I remember one day reaching out to 300 companies, and only one responded to me."
They could not believe that this childishly looking child was going to change the whole ocean.
"A year ago, I was not sure it would work, but at least I had to try."
Little did he know that on March 26, 2013, his TedX talk went viral, and all of a sudden, thousands of people were clicking on his website every day, and 1,500 emails were coming in every day, asking to be volunteers to help him achieve his big dream.
Within 15 days, he had received $80,000.
They already have a laboratory of more than 100 people, mostly volunteers, scattered around the world and based in Australia.

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I've been really inspired by Marcus Rashford since his school meals campaign this summer. I think he's highlighted the issue so powerfully, and I'm looking forward to seeing him continue to vocally stand up for working class young people and children living in poverty.

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Everyone wants to be connected to Marcus Rashford these days, including Burberry, which today announced a partnership with the footballer for a series of initiatives to help disadvantaged young people.

The high end fashion house is providing grants for Norbrook Youth Club and Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, two youth centres Rashford attended as a child.

In addition, Burberry will be providing support for arts-after-school non-profit Wide Rainbow in New York and the International Youth Foundation, which works with community leaders and young people across the world.

In London, 15 youth centres selected by Burberry and the organisation London Youth will receive grants. The brand anticipates that this project will help tens of thousands of young people worldwide. London Youth will use the money for meals and support with school work, while Norbrook will be improving their outdoor space.

The announcement of the 22-year-old England striker's partnership with Burberry today will be accompanied by the publication of a moving letter the footballer wrote to his 10-year-old self.

"When you fall, which you will," he says, "there will always be neighbours and friends to catch you. There is no need to feel ashamed because they will catch you without judgment and comment. No questions asked. Feel the warmth of those around you and know that one day, you are going to have the platform to repay them."

He adds: "For a young boy who says so little, one day you will have a voice that speaks for many."

Pam Batty, vice-president of corporate responsibility at Burberry, said the organisations they were funding were "at the heart of so many young people's lives".

"We believe, especially now, it is so important to help them empower the emerging change-makers of tomorrow and continue their efforts to sustain and protect the vulnerable," she said.

Burberry has provided donations for vaccine research, donated 160,000 pieces of PPE and turned a Yorkshire factory making trench coats into one to make non-surgical gowns for medics and care workers. They have also contributed to FareShare, the Rashford-endorsed food distribution charity, meaning over 200,000 meals can be financed.

This is not Rashford's first brush with fashion. He appeared on the cover of September's Vogue, alongside model Adwoa Aboah. In his Editor's Letter, Edward Enninful described the footballer as "a shining example of how to harness influence for good".

The Burberry Foundation, the brand's charity arm, was set up in 2008. As part of this, Burberry Inspire launched in 2018 - bringing art and culture into schools. More than 5,000 students from Yorkshire to New York have been involved. The brand also provides scholarships at universities including Parsons in New York and Central Saint Martins in London.

Like most fashion brands, Burberry has been affected by the pandemic. Retail sales fell by 48% in the three months to the end of June, and it was announced in July that they would cut 500 jobs worldwide. The brand launched the first official designer face mask - for £90 - in August. They were awarded a £573,000 government contract to make PPE in September.

Rashford's letter to his 10-year-old self
I encourage you to dream, because sometimes dreams are all you will have. I encourage you to lay your head on the pillow and close your eyes tight and think of better days to come, because luckily for us, our dreams have come true. Would I be the Marcus Rashford you see stood in front of you today if it wasn't for the hardship and struggle? Simple answer? No. You should never be ashamed to ask for help. Take pride in knowing that your struggle will play the biggest role in your purpose. Never drop your head in shame. There have been many days that you have felt alone and, in this game we call football, there will be a few more to come. But your family and your community will never allow anyone to dim your light because that light is still needed to survive the darkest days. The noise your stomach has been making, will one day be replaced with the noise of crowds chanting your name. Buckle up little man, it's going to be quite the ride. Your community will prove to be the most special extension of your family. When you fall, which you will, there will always be neighbours and friends to catch you. There is no need to feel ashamed because they will catch you without judgment and comment. No questions asked. Feel the warmth of those around you and know that one day, you are going to have the platform to repay them. For a young boy who says so little, one day you will have a voice that speaks for many. One day you will have a lot of things you never dreamt of owning, but never forget that stability and consistency are two of the most valuable things you will ever experience. The youth centres that you visit today on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, will prove to be central to all of the greatest gifts you receive in life - your friendships, your discipline, your respect, and compassion for others. One day you will have the opportunity to travel to lands you never knew existed, to hear languages so foreign, and experience culture so alien. Don't ever be overwhelmed. Stand tall, with the Mancunian accent that will become so familiar to many. Your youth centre has taught you to celebrate difference. To celebrate those that don't look or sound like you. And this is one of the greatest lessons you will learn, so hold on to it, as one day you will be stood alongside ten new allies whose only common language is that round ball that has become so important in your life. We do not point fingers, we never have. We wrap our arms around each other and tug each other up at times we are feeling low. Always remember that kindness is power. The life lessons you will hold so close as an adult, are being taught right now within the four walls of that youth centre. The freedom and safety you are feeling, will one day be felt on a pitch much greater than you can imagine. Never take for granted this safe space as it plays such a big role in mum's life. You might not be able to see it now, but her smile grows wide and the weight on her shoulders lessens every time you return home with a full belly. One day those football players you idolize will be trumped by a greater hero. A hero that goes by the name of mum. There have been many days that you have felt lesser than others, but no more. Your voice, your stance, your family, your community, and friends, all matter. Whenever you feel like you have very little, know that there are always people willing to give. Just look at those doors wide open welcoming you in for a snack or a chat. If I had to ask one thing of you it would be this. Please, never go to bed feeling like you don't have a role to play in this life because, believe me when I tell you, the possibilities are endless.

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Burberry partners with Marcus Rashford to fund youth centres

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Footballer publishes letter to his 10-year-old self to encourage people 'to dream'

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A young woman who led the campaign to make upskirting part of the Sexual Offences Act. After realising that a man who had taken a photo up her skirt without her consent had not committed any crime according to UK law, she launched a petition that reached 50,000 signatures in days, and was eventually picked up by MPs and backed by celebrities. Upskirting is now a criminal offence.

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Mhairi Black running (and winning!) the vote for MSP for Paisley and Renfrewshire at age 20 whilst in her final year of university and becoming the youngest MP. She uses her platform to make a difference, advocating for LGBT rights and Scottish Independence. She also demonstrates young people’s value in elected positions, and that a finished higher education is not always a prerequisite for holding office. 

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Mhairi Black running (and winning!) the vote for MSP for Paisley and Renfrewshire at age 20 whilst in her final year of university and becoming the youngest MP. She uses her platform to make a difference, advocating for LGBT rights and Scottish Independence. She also demonstrates young people’s value in elected positions, and that a finished higher education is not always a prerequisite for holding office. 

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There are many however I will go with Malala Yousafzai. This is because she never gave up in her fight for female rights ro education even though she encountered numerous threats from Taliban groups for example and was even shot. I find this really inspirational as she spoke up for her community and for girls internationally about their right to education.

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Amika George who started the free period campaign to end period poverty in the UK by lobbying the government to provide free menstrual products to children/young people from low-income families. She argued that the government had a legal obligation to do this under the Equality Act. This did make a difference to an extent as the government eventually started to plan to introduce this in English and Welsh schools and to scrap the tax on these products to make them more affordable. However, we are still to see if these plans will be carried out effectively. This shows that young people's passion and political action is powerful but that overall they cannot fully guarantee that the government will address their concerns in the way they would like.

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Fighting for climate justice

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Fighting for girls to have an education