Beyonce said it best: “Who runs the world? Girls!” And thanks to its dynamic “Run The World” campaign, long-time devotion to sponsoring girls’ education in the developing world and rockin’ volunteers like Leonora Fleming, She’s the First is living proof of

If We Stop Hate founder Emily-Anne Rigal looks familiar, perhaps that’s because you’ve seen her on the HALO Awards discussing her cause with Lady Gaga, or maybe you’ve related to her many inspiring, hilarious videos on

Meet Dallas Jessup—fiery CEO of nonprofit Just Yell Fire. Her mission started at just 13 years old, when the black belt martial artist decided to make a “home movie” designed to teach high school girls self-defense

365 days, one dress worn 365 different ways—mission impossible? Not according to Sheena Matheiken, who pulled the challenge off with flair in The Uniform Project. From May 2009 to May 2010, Sheena pledged to wear the

“To the world, you may just be one person, but to one person, you might be the world.” That’s the mantra of We Care Act, a non-profit organization that came to life after the Chinese earthquake in 2008. Siblings Grace

It’s a powerful bunch that makes up The Daily Beast’s ”150 Women Who Shake the World,” including Oprah, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, Lady Gaga, Kristen Wiig…and Julie Zeilinger. If you don’t know the last name

It’s easy being green. Just ask Chloe Mills, president of Green Youth Movement (aka GYM). Initially the VP, she took over the everyday reins for the LA-based environmental initiative when its founder, Ally Maize, went to study at Emory University.

Are the words to “Friday” still stuck in your head? Us, too. (That tune practically defines catchy!) But that’s not the only part of the viral song sensation that’s had a lasting impact. Meet singer Benni Cinkle, one of the

Music and social activism fit together…perfectly. Apparently, Allison Novack, producer at 1308 Productions, agrees. Two years ago, Allison was named to Teen Voices’ and J-Vibe’s 18 Under 18 lists, and today, at 20,

When she was just 15, Cati founded her organization Cati Cares as a way to reach out to other teens about internet safety and how teens can join together to stop cyberbullying.

The winners of the Nobel Peace Prize – one of the prestigious Nobel prizes awarded each year in recognition of cultural and scientific advances – were announced last week, and for the first time ever, the Prize was divided in … Continue reading →

What sparks true inspiration to create change? Where does the idea, the passion, the confidence, and the tenacity to see it through come from? Jessica Markowitz, founder of Impuwe Richard’s Rwanda, answers these questions through her story, which she recently … Continue reading →

In 2001, poet and singer/songwriter Keren Taylor combined her passion for writing and inspiring girls to create WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization for high school girls centered on the craft of creative writing and empowerment through self-expression. Ten years … Continue reading →

Though we’re usually referring to people when we talk about change agents, we couldn’t talk about teens and social change without mentioning Do Something. In case you missed the memo, Do Something is an online community whose goal is to … Continue reading →

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