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Are you a changemaker?
Young people like you across the country are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others. Read their stories below and tell us about how you are creating change for yourself and others!
Ty
Nine months ago, I was a Harvard sophomore who was searching for a summer internship, preferably one in my area of interest, public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was an obvious option for me.
Education
Employment
Healthy Relationships
Nicole
I have always wanted to go back to places that I have been…and just talk to kids and tell them that…if you just use your voice and stay on track, your future will be brighter.
Foster Care
Homelessness and Housing Instability
Irene
"Education is power" is my motto. I’m on my way to being as successful as I hoped for and it was all because I had the opportunity to go to school, and the resources to stay in school. I plan to go so much further, too, because I'm tired of being homeless
Homelessness and Housing Instability
Alana
Making a difference keeps me motivated to continue preventing teen pregnancy in my community.
Health and Safety
Healthy Relationships
Josh
I’m trying my best to change misconceptions about gay people.
Education
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy
Kie’Ja
Being an advocate for teen pregnancy prevention is an important part of my life. I have grown as an individual and I have been able to affect many people
Healthy Relationships
Leadership and Advocacy