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Greta Thunberg https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-47231271/greta-thunberg-the-swedish-teen-inspiring-climate-strikes
Bana Alabed
Mari Copeny
https://www.complex.com/life/young-activists-who-are-changing-the-world/majorey-stoneman-survivors

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https://www.complex.com/life/young-activists-who-are-changing-the-world/jazz-jenning

Mari Copeny (Flint Water crisis)

Melati and Isabel Wijsen (litter)

Jazz Jennings (trans issues)

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Sophie Cruz- Immigration reform
Ryan White- HIV/AIDS activist
Melati & Isabel Wijsen- Plastic awareness

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Sophie Cruz https://defineamerican.com/blog/sophie/

Mari Copeny
https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a25383285/mari-copeny-barack-obama-flint-water-crisis/
Anne Frank https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/who-was-anne-frank/

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/activist/claudette-colvin

Malala.org

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ruby-bridges

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Emma Gonzales, David Hogg, and Alex Wind
They are major advocates for stricter gun laws.
Literacy lesson: poem for 2 voices about the those issues

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You would be forgiven for thinking we live inside a huge, literal steaming pile of garbage. The American political landscape continues to grow increasingly frightening each day, as the world is forced to respond to an ever-increasing series of threats. From raging wildfires on the California coast to Europe recording its worst flooding in decades, environmental crises continue to rampage across the globe. And with police brutality and systemic racism across smultiple communities adding to this chaotic climate, times are extremely tough. So it would be easy to resign yourself to these discouraging realities, especially if you're young. After all, young people are made fun of for every aspect of how we live. How could anyone really take us seriously if we tried to stand up for what we believe in?

But today's young people are no longer taking the guff from anyone-let alone the dinosaurs responsible for how they are living. While those dumpster fires rage on, the indomitable spirit of Gen-Z and younger millennials have made everyone take these matters seriously. Complex is excited to highlight these young voices who are advocating, fighting, and actively taking on the powers that be to stand up for what we all should believe in.

All it takes is one idea and the right mix of determination and willpower to effect change at the local level. Start with one thing you're passionate about then find small, local ways to organize and find solutions to the problem. That's what the 32 people on this list did-some starting at 6 years old. They're here to prove that no matter the obstacle, and no matter your age, you can work hard to leave behind a world that is just a little better than when you found it.

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32 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

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These are the teens and young adult activists, aged 6 through 22, raising awareness and fighting gun violence, police brutality, immigration reform, and more.

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https://educationaladvancement.org/child-activists-ten-stories-inspirational-kids/
Jaden Smith has been working to get clean water back in flint
Zach hunter is a part ofthe  anti slavery movement and has been since he was a child.
Nelson Mandela worked for the rights of children.

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Sophie cruz- immigration reform advocate
Malala-female education
Payal Jangid-After escaping child slavery she advocated for children rights

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You would be forgiven for thinking we live inside a huge, literal steaming pile of garbage. The American political landscape continues to grow increasingly frightening each day, as the world is forced to respond to an ever-increasing series of threats. From raging wildfires on the California coast to Europe recording its worst flooding in decades, environmental crises continue to rampage across the globe. And with police brutality and systemic racism across smultiple communities adding to this chaotic climate, times are extremely tough. So it would be easy to resign yourself to these discouraging realities, especially if you're young. After all, young people are made fun of for every aspect of how we live. How could anyone really take us seriously if we tried to stand up for what we believe in?

But today's young people are no longer taking the guff from anyone-let alone the dinosaurs responsible for how they are living. While those dumpster fires rage on, the indomitable spirit of Gen-Z and younger millennials have made everyone take these matters seriously. Complex is excited to highlight these young voices who are advocating, fighting, and actively taking on the powers that be to stand up for what we all should believe in.

All it takes is one idea and the right mix of determination and willpower to effect change at the local level. Start with one thing you're passionate about then find small, local ways to organize and find solutions to the problem. That's what the 32 people on this list did-some starting at 6 years old. They're here to prove that no matter the obstacle, and no matter your age, you can work hard to leave behind a world that is just a little better than when you found it.

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32 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

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You would be forgiven for thinking we live inside a huge, literal steaming pile of garbage. The American political landscape continues to grow increasingly frightening each day, as the world is forced to respond to an ever-increasing series of threats.

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1 . Malala Yousafzai ihttps://www.malala.org/s a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate
2 . Rebecca l Walker http://www.rebeccawalker.com/
3. Mate Millet

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https://www.complex.com/life/young-activists-who-are-changing-the-world/

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Greta Thunberg- climate protest and presenting to UN
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-45439003/swedish-teen-greta-thunberg-skips-school-for-climate-protest
Parkland Shooting Students- advocating for stricter gun laws
Lindsey Fox- protesting against discrimination of boy/girl dress for prom

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https://educationaladvancement.org/child-activists-ten-stories-inspirational-kids/

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https://kulturehub.com/jaden-smith-flint-mobile-water-box/
Jayden Smith

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Memory Banda is a Malawian children's rights activist who has drawn international attention for her work in opposition to child marriage. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Banda

11-Year-Old Marley Dias is an all-star reader who in 2016 organized a book drive, called #1000BlackGirlBooks, that delivered more than 8,000 books to young girls https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/7-badass-youth-activists-you-didnt-know-are-changi/

Everyone’s favorite motivational speaker, Kid President (whose real name is Robby Novak), made headlines with his series of unconventional pep talks that have now garnered tens of millions of views on Youtube.
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/7-badass-youth-activists-you-didnt-know-are-changi/

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1. Bryson foster
2. Sophie Cruz
2. Zach Bonner
Link to 3 people
https://educationaladvancement.org/child-activists-ten-stories-inspirational-kids/
Literacy lesson:
- research project, poem, video

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Malala Yousafzai
Jayden Smith
Band Alabed

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/06/13/from-activist-to-author-how-12-year-old-marley-dias-is-changing-the-face-of-childrens-literature/#1d5e7ac04ce0

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Malala Yousafzai
Mari Copeny
Kenidra Woods

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Literacy Lesson idea: Language Word Wall

Each day learn a new word from a different language. Go over the word’s origin, definition, and pronunciation.

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Emma Krauss

Zach hunter- anti slavery activist.
Ryan white- AIDS activist
Bryson Foster- muscular dystrophy

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Posted in Blog on 12/01/2016
by Nicole LaChance, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Most of us know the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai who, after being shot while trying to attend school, became a world-renowned activist for girls' right to an education. Fortunately, there are several children like Yousafzai who do not let their young age get in the way of fighting for what they believe in. Here are ten stories of inspirational child activists from around the world.
Bryson Foster - MDA Goodwill Ambassador
Being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age five hasn't slowed Foster down. While attending a fundraiser for MD treatments at age nine, he asked to address the crowd and shared about his journey with the disease. This led to him being named an MDA Goodwill Ambassador two years in a row. Now a young adult, Foster is still active in the cause, having raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Which child activists inspire you?
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Child Activists: Ten Stories about Inspirational Kids

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Posted in Blog on 12/01/2016 by Nicole LaChance, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Most of us know the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai who, after being shot while trying to attend school, became a world-renowned activist for girls' right to an education.

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Anne Frank - https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/who-was-anne-frank/
Ruby Bridges - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Bridges
Malala - https://www.malala.org/

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Malala
Ruby Bridges
Claudette Colvin

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Malala Yousafzai, Sophie Cruz, Bryson Foster

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20 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

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20 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

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how can you change the world around you through simple actions?

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You would be forgiven for thinking we live inside a huge, literal steaming pile of garbage. The American political landscape continues to grow increasingly frightening each day, as the world is forced to respond to an ever-increasing series of threats. From raging wildfires on the California coast to Europe recording its worst flooding in decades, environmental crises continue to rampage across the globe. And with police brutality and systemic racism across smultiple communities adding to this chaotic climate, times are extremely tough. So it would be easy to resign yourself to these discouraging realities, especially if you're young. After all, young people are made fun of for every aspect of how we live. How could anyone really take us seriously if we tried to stand up for what we believe in?

But today's young people are no longer taking the guff from anyone-let alone the dinosaurs responsible for how they are living. While those dumpster fires rage on, the indomitable spirit of Gen-Z and younger millennials have made everyone take these matters seriously. Complex is excited to highlight these young voices who are advocating, fighting, and actively taking on the powers that be to stand up for what we all should believe in.

All it takes is one idea and the right mix of determination and willpower to effect change at the local level. Start with one thing you're passionate about then find small, local ways to organize and find solutions to the problem. That's what the 32 people on this list did-some starting at 6 years old. They're here to prove that no matter the obstacle, and no matter your age, you can work hard to leave behind a world that is just a little better than when you found it.

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32 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

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These are the teens and young adult activists, aged 6 through 22, raising awareness and fighting gun violence, police brutality, immigration reform, and more.

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Malala- women’s education
Jayden Smith- Flint, Michigan water crisis
Jazz Jennings- Trans advocacy  https://www.complex.com/life/young-activists-who-are-changing-the-world/jazz-jennings

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1. Zach Bonner – Helping Homeless Children
When Hurricane Charley hit his native Florida, then seven-year-old Bonner started delivering water to kids in his red wagon.
2. Melati and Isabel started their own company, Bye Bye Plastic Bags in 2013, at the ages of 10 and 12
3. 11-Year-Old Marley Dias is an all-star reader who in 2016 organized a book drive, called #1000BlackGirlBooks, that delivered more than 8,000 books to young girls.
Literacy Lesson: Research a child activists and do an activity in their community.

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Posted in Blog on 12/01/2016
by Nicole LaChance, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Most of us know the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai who, after being shot while trying to attend school, became a world-renowned activist for girls' right to an education. Fortunately, there are several children like Yousafzai who do not let their young age get in the way of fighting for what they believe in. Here are ten stories of inspirational child activists from around the world.
Bryson Foster - MDA Goodwill Ambassador
Being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age five hasn't slowed Foster down. While attending a fundraiser for MD treatments at age nine, he asked to address the crowd and shared about his journey with the disease. This led to him being named an MDA Goodwill Ambassador two years in a row. Now a young adult, Foster is still active in the cause, having raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Which child activists inspire you?
Like this post? Sign up for our email newsletter to receive more stories, information, and resources about gifted youth straight to your inbox. This post is part of the Hoagies' Gifted Blog Hop Child Activists. Please click the image below to keep on hopping!

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Child Activists: Ten Stories about Inspirational Kids

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Posted in Blog on 12/01/2016 by Nicole LaChance, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Most of us know the incredible story of Malala Yousafzai who, after being shot while trying to attend school, became a world-renowned activist for girls' right to an education.