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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
Greta
I owe the self-confidence to even apply for higher education to supportive adults…in my life.
Education
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
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
Eugene
Everyone meets a roadblock in life, but roadblocks are only installed to make you think and work harder than your usual, pushing you to excel well above your means.
Education
Leadership and Advocacy