ACTIVISTS

Children can and do change the world every day. Watch this space as we add child activists who fight for causes worldwide.

Topher Jones was 11 when he began The Lonesome Larry Project in an effort to keep sockeye salmon from going extinct. He raises money for the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's conservation efforts as the Sock Guy for Sockeye, which sells custom Soc

Topher Jones was 11 when he began The Lonesome Larry Project in an effort to keep sockeye salmon from going extinct. He raises money for the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's conservation efforts as the Sock Guy for Sockeye, which sells custom Sockeye salmon socks, challenge coins and bottle openers.

Autumn Peltier has fought for the right of people to drink clean water, whether on reserves in Canada or in the developing world. In 2016, at the annual winter meeting of the Assembly of First Nations, then-12-year-old Autumn displayed great courage

Autumn Peltier has fought for the right of people to drink clean water, whether on reserves in Canada or in the developing world. In 2016, at the annual winter meeting of the Assembly of First Nations, then-12-year-old Autumn displayed great courage in criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s clean-water policies in a face-to-face meeting: “I am very unhappy with the choices you’ve made.” Trudeau replied, “I understand that. I will protect the water.” With the passing of her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin in February 2019, Autumn Peltier was appointed Chief Water Commissioner, the new “water walker” of her people. --The Canadian Encyclopedia

Youth Vs. Apocalypse is a diverse group of young climate justice activists working together to lift the voices of youth, in particular youth of color and working class youth. Their collective action aims to fight for a livable climate and an equitabl

Youth Vs. Apocalypse is a diverse group of young climate justice activists working together to lift the voices of youth, in particular youth of color and working class youth. Their collective action aims to fight for a livable climate and an equitable, sustainable, and just world.

Asean Johnson was 9 when he electrified a crowd when he took to the microphone in and challenged the Chicago Board of Education on school closings around the city. Three years later he spoke out again in Washington D.C. during a demonstration and mar

Asean Johnson was 9 when he electrified a crowd when he took to the microphone in and challenged the Chicago Board of Education on school closings around the city. Three years later he spoke out again in Washington D.C. during a demonstration and march for education reform and racial equality, in response to the police shootings and dealths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile within 24 hours of each other.

The ENOUGH Plays Project invites teens in grades 6-12 from across the country to write and submit 10-minute plays that confront the issue of gun violence. Select playwrights are published by Playscripts in a collected anthology that can be licensed f

The ENOUGH Plays Project invites teens in grades 6-12 from across the country to write and submit 10-minute plays that confront the issue of gun violence. Select playwrights are published by Playscripts in a collected anthology that can be licensed for future productions and their play will be produced as part of our Nationwide Reading. Writers will also receive payment for their work, memberships and craft training from The Dramatists Guild, and feedback from professional playwrights.

Dubbed the world's first crayon activist, 10-year-old Bellen Woodard's "More Than Peach" project uses crayons to tackle perceptions about skin colors among children. She donates art bundles with multicultural crayons named "skin color," along with cu

Dubbed the world's first crayon activist, 10-year-old Bellen Woodard's "More Than Peach" project uses crayons to tackle perceptions about skin colors among children. She donates art bundles with multicultural crayons named "skin color," along with curriculum resources, to schools and classrooms worldwide.

Bana al-Abed born 7 June 2009) is girl from Aleppo, Syria who, with assistance from her English-speaking mother, sent messages through Twitter documenting the siege of the city. Most of these tweets documented issues such as airstrikes, destruction,

Bana al-Abed born 7 June 2009) is girl from Aleppo, Syria who, with assistance from her English-speaking mother, sent messages through Twitter documenting the siege of the city. Most of these tweets documented issues such as airstrikes, destruction, hunger, displacement, the prospect of her and her family's death, her longing for a peaceful childhood, the al-Bab district of eastern Aleppo, and her general calls for peace. By the age of 13 she wrote two books: Dear World, and My Name Is Bana.

Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black girl protagonists. In her book Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity, inclusion, and u

Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black girl protagonists. In her book Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity, inclusion, and using social media for good. She offers practical tools for galvanizing kids' strengths in their homes, communities, schools, and libraries, while getting support from adults.

Kate Gilman Williams was nine when she wrote "Let's Go On Safari", which describes not just safaris and the animals, but also the dangers they face from humans. 100% of the proceeds go to animal conservation, and the success of the book led Kate to f

Kate Gilman Williams was nine when she wrote "Let's Go On Safari", which describes not just safaris and the animals, but also the dangers they face from humans. 100% of the proceeds go to animal conservation, and the success of the book led Kate to found Kids Can Save Animals, an organization that inspires kids to advocate for endangered animals worldwide.