Read about what spurred on five different U.S. teenagers to utilize the internet and social media to make a lasting change on the lives of others.
Category Archives: Guided by a Cause
Life as a Young Carer
In England and Wales there are 170,000 known young carers under the age of 18, who provide care for a family member or friend. However, it’s believed that the real figure is more in the region of 700,000! Read about one carer–Sarah Thomas, now 18–who has been looking after both her parents since she can remember.
Hoping to aid veterans, Ohio teen invents physical therapy device
Many teens enjoy tinkering with simple robots, but a 14-year-old in Ohio has turned this fun hobby into a mission to help others.
One 9 year old’s dream for changing the world — with knitting
Read about a non-profit organization set up by a 9-year old girl to use knitting as a tool to help educate women around the world.
How this guide dog helps one blind triathlete chase her Paralympic dream
Paralympic hopeful Amy Dixon describes how her guide dog Elvis has been an integral part of her success.
Antioch Teens Raising Money to Help Orphans in Ethiopia
In 2014, Nubia Wilson turned 16. But instead of celebrating with a glitzy Sweet 16 party, this California teen committed her milestone to improving the lives of orphans in Ethiopia.
Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize 2014
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage education campaigner shot on a school bus in 2012 by a Taliban gunman, has jointly won the 2014 Nobel peace prize. At 17, Malala is the youngest winner ever of the prestigious prize for her work as an advocate for children’s education.
Jack Andraka, the Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer
Imagine, at the age of 15, being recognized for efforts in detecting a deadly disease. Read an article and view a video to discover more about a young researcher who has earned the label, “The Edison of our times.”