Philanthropists

Some of the greatest philanthropists are children, whose empathy and compassion are beyond measure. There is even an award dedicated to them: The Diana Award. It is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. But children always work for good without the expectation of any award, like the kids featured below.

From The Voice (UK): "AGED NINE, Vanessa Sam realised that she wanted to help others. Now 14, her endeavours have seen her recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award . .

From The Voice (UK): "AGED NINE, Vanessa Sam realised that she wanted to help others. Now 14, her endeavours have seen her recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award . . . for going above and beyond in her daily life to create and sustain positive change."

Sammie Vance, 13, started her Buddy Bench Project to provide new or lonely classmates a place to sit and make a new friend. That project led to write a book, a blog, and start a podcast - all to inspire others to spread kindness wherever they can.

Sammie Vance, 13, started her Buddy Bench Project to provide new or lonely classmates a place to sit and make a new friend. That project led to write a book, a blog, and start a podcast - all to inspire others to spread kindness wherever they can.

Ruby Kate started her project, Three Wishes, when she was 11 years old. She helped her mother at nursing homes and While there, Ruby Kate learned that many of the residents had little financial means. She went from room to room asking residents, “If

Ruby Kate started her project, Three Wishes, when she was 11 years old. She helped her mother at nursing homes and While there, Ruby Kate learned that many of the residents had little financial means. She went from room to room asking residents, “If you could have three wishes, what would they be?” Now, with a notebook full of hope, Ruby Kate is on a mission to help the elderly—one wish at a time.

Teen brothers Brandon and Sebastian Martinez design and sell their own brand of socks to help raise funds and awareness for local and national charities, partner with schools, and inspire other kids to give back to their communities. (They are also i

Teen brothers Brandon and Sebastian Martinez design and sell their own brand of socks to help raise funds and awareness for local and national charities, partner with schools, and inspire other kids to give back to their communities. (They are also in our Designers collection.)

Jonah Larson appears on this website twice, as a designer and a philanthropist. He is a 12-year-old crochet prodigy with a worldwide following. He wrote two books, “Hello, Crochet Friends!” and “Giving Back Crochet” and funded the Jonah’s Hands Libra

Jonah Larson appears on this website twice, as a designer and a philanthropist. He is a 12-year-old crochet prodigy with a worldwide following. He wrote two books, “Hello, Crochet Friends!” and “Giving Back Crochet” and funded the Jonah’s Hands Library in Ethiopia, in the rural village where he was born. He is currently raising money to build those same children a science lab.

While recovering from surgery to remove a bone tumor in his leg, 11-year-old Cameron Cohen taught himself to code, developed an iPhone app called iSketch, and donated $20,000 of the proceeds to a children's hospital. Two years later, he created a sec

While recovering from surgery to remove a bone tumor in his leg, 11-year-old Cameron Cohen taught himself to code, developed an iPhone app called iSketch, and donated $20,000 of the proceeds to a children's hospital. Two years later, he created a second app, AnimalGrams, to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

Jordan Somer, a former beauty pageant competitor, founded Miss Amazing when she was 13 years old. The pageant is for people with disabilities to realize their abilities on and off the stage and build self-confidence in a supportive environment. There

Jordan Somer, a former beauty pageant competitor, founded Miss Amazing when she was 13 years old. The pageant is for people with disabilities to realize their abilities on and off the stage and build self-confidence in a supportive environment. There are now pageants in more than 25 states, and Jordan continues to raise funds and seek sponsors nationwide.

Zachary "Zach" L. Bonner founded the non-profit charity Little Red Wagon Foundation when he was seven years old, to aid the 1.3 million homeless children in the United States. In 2007, Bonner began his three-stage "My House to the White House" projec

Zachary "Zach" L. Bonner founded the non-profit charity Little Red Wagon Foundation when he was seven years old, to aid the 1.3 million homeless children in the United States. In 2007, Bonner began his three-stage "My House to the White House" project, where he walked a total of 1198 miles to raise money and awareness for homeless children. Then Bonner planned March Across America and from March 23 to September 14, 2010 he walked 2,448 miles from Tampa to Los Angeles.

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outsta

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment.