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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!
Jaylynn
My goal is to...be the best role model that I can be for the tribe to show them that staying involved with the community is important for youth because it can have a major impact on their future and health.
Employment
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
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
Kayla
When I look back at my past experiences, it amazes me what a youth from South Central [LA] was able to accomplish. I enjoy giving other youth the same feeling
Civic Engagement and Volunteering
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
Pablo
Advocating for access to higher education for undocumented and underrepresented youth is my passion.
Leadership and Advocacy