Teen Pioneers

Inspiring profiles of young people who have changed the world around them for the better

A look at some amazing young people, from activists to entrepreneurs, whose lives and achievements have had a big impact on the world around them. Designed to inspire and empower today’s readers and show them that anyone, no matter how old, can make a big difference.

Contents list
What does it mean to be a pioneer?
Sonita Alizadeh (rapper and activist against forced marriage)
Mikaila Ulmer (eco-entrepreneur)
Rene Silva (journalist)
Mary Grace Henry (entrepreneur and campaigner for girls’ education)
Salvador Gómez Colón (scientist and inventor)
Campbell Remess (campaigner and fundraiser)
Malala Yousafzai (activist and Nobel prize winner)
Yash Gupta (scientist and inventor)
Joshua Wong (politician and activist)
Kelvin Doe (inventor)
Jazz Jennings (activist for trans rights)
Kiara Nirghin (scientist and inventor)
Anoyara Khatun (activist and campaigner for children’s rights)
Shibby de Guzman (political activist)
Muzoon Almellehan (activist for refugees)
Shubham Banerjee (scientist and inventor)
Melati and Isabel Wijsen (environmentalists)
Easton Lachappelle (scientist and inventor)
Sarah Sobka (scientist and inventor)
Lisa Ranran Hu (film-maker and activist)