Thred 100

One of the youngest activists fighting for the rights of immigrants, Sophie has become a prominent human rights activist in the US. Through her work, Sophie continues to advocate for Hispanic Americans and defend the rights of marginalised folks.

Kurt Jones is the Managing Director & Founder at Co-Exist Australia. Its mission is to develop communities, projects, and social enterprises that empower the next generation to coexist with the environment.

MarGreen is a content creator shining a light on environmental solutions, technological advancements, and inspiring us to change our environment for the better.

Seth Thomas is a researcher interested in conservation biology who is currently working as part of the Nature-Based Solutions Initiative at the University of Oxford.

Latifatou Compaoré is a youth activist from Burkina Faso who is defending gender equality and fighting to end FGM.Latifatou always cites her mother’s strength as an inspiration for fighting for a better future for girls and women.

Marley Diaz is an activist for gender and racial equality. She is the founder of #1000blackgirlbooks, a campaign with the goal of donating 1000 books depicting Black girls as main characters to young people in her community.

Zuhura Ahmad ran a campaign to protect the ocean from the looming threat of plastic pollution, which is responsible for the deaths of fish and loss of livelihoods for coastal communities.

Mogesh Sababathy is an environmental activist and founder of 'Project Ocean Hope'. As part of his organisation, Mogesh runs a series of webinars and forums around ocean literacy and waste management.    

Madeline St Clair is a tropical marine biologist, divemaster, conservation filmmaker, and expedition leader. She is the founder of Women in Ocean Science, advocating for gender equity and elevating female voices in the ocean space.

Kendra Nelson is a marine biologist with a passion for sharing education on the oceanic world and how to live more sustainably to help our environment. Kendra is also one of the board directors for Orca Conservancy.

Zen Lim runs a marine conservation organisation called ProjekWaste, a community based in Long Beach Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia, which raises awareness and is involved in environmental sustainability.

Carissa Cabrera founded The Conservationist Collective, a platform educating, empowering, and inspiring the next generation of environmentalists through amplifying conservation messages and projects.

Isabel Wijsen, alongside her sister Melati Wijsen, started Bye Bye Plastic Bags. Their mission is to empower people through education, campaigns, and political meetings.

Alexandra Haymons is an aspiring marine biologist passionate about protecting marine life. She strives to educate her community about the land-to-sea connection and reducing single-use plastic consumption.

Brenda Sarai Zuniga created and hosts her own video podcast called “Getting Mental With Brenda Sarai Zuniga” to provide educational resources on mental health in a fun and relatable way.

Ose Arheghan was named the student advocate of the year at the GLSEN Respect Awards held last year in October for being an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights.

Ashay Bhave turns garbage into shoes. Through his start-up Thaely, he has recycled over 50,000 plastic carry bags and 35,000 discarded plastic bottles. The brand name ‘Thaely’ literally translates to 'plastic carry bags' in Hindi.

Eugenia Chow is an eco-conscious individual creating conversation about the misconceptions of plant-based diets. She uses her platform to share her knowledge of food systems and regenerative living in Hong Kong and beyond.

Jammy Unbag started the movement ‘Plastic Free Bohol’ in her region. She encouraged thousands of islanders to protect their homeland, including 72 resorts and hotels who have pledged to reduce their plastic use.

Michelle and Jeremy are siblings who created a campaign to fight against plastic pollution in Lake Victoria, Kenya. They both work with Kenya Marien and Fisheries Research Institute to find new ways to draw attention to plastic waste.

Jarrouj Nour helps refugees and asylum seekers to become confident cyclists in the UK. Nour is not just teaching them how to ride a bicycle, save money, and be environmentally friendly, but also how to become independent.

Mari Malek is a refugee turned runway model, DJ, and actress. She uses her platform to advocate for children affected by war in South Sudan. She is also the founder of “Stand For Education”.

Sam Dylan Finch is a writer and digital creator making mental health content accessible to all. He is also the founder of ‘Let’s Queer Things Up!’ a community mental health resource by and for the LGBTQ+ community.

Mikah Jones is an activist sharing his methods and perspectives on how he approaches mental health, trauma, and self love. His social media presences on Instagram and TikTok reflects just how impactful his teachings have been.

Satvik Sethi is a mental health activist currently on a mission to make the world happier as the founder and Chief Executive Officer at Runaway, a social entrepreneurial venture that promotes mental health awareness.

Kristal Ambrose is a Marine Plastic Pollution Researcher, Educator, Divemaster, and Environmentalist. She is also the founder and director of Bahama Plastic Movement (@bahamaplasticmovement).

Gia Parr (she/her) began her transition at the start of 8th grade where she decided to publicly disclose her gender in a letter to her parents and peers. Since then, she has dedicated her time to enhancing the visibility of trans youth.

Onyx (E.Smith, they/them) is a student activist who founded the non-profit ‘Central Texas GSA Coalition’ with the goal of enhancing the impacts of Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) in Austin, Texas.

Viktória Radványi is the Hungarian winner of the MTV EMAs Generation Change Award 2021. She is also a board member of Budapest Pride, Hungary’s first feminist and anti-racist LGBTQ+ NGO.

Ashton Mota (he/him) uses his voice to empower and uplift Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ youth. Mota became the face of the ‘Yes on 3’ movement, a campaign encouraging voters to keep a 2016 state law allowing people to use restrooms that align with their gender identity which was successfully upheld.

Zander Moricz (he/him) is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and is one of the youngest plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Florida over the ‘Don't Say Gay’ bill.

Sophie Healy-Thow focuses on improving access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food in undernourished communities. Healy-Thow is also a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement (SUN).

Ellie SE is a scientist, teacher, environmental activist, and creator of The Fair Pantry, a mindful living resource with plant-based recipes and sustainable, low impact tutorials.

Dawood Qureshi is a talented individual who is passionate about wildlife, conservation, and the environment. She is also the ambassador for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Engagement Officer for the nature organisation A Focus On Nature.

Lesein Mutunkei is an avid football player using his skills to protect nature. For every goal he scores, Lesein plants a tree through his initiative Trees 4 Goals.

Juan Acosta is a 24-year-old internationally recognised and award winning LGBTQ+ mental health advocate. He has served on national committees, speaks at conferences and festivals, and is a New York Times bestselling author.

Sophia Badhan is an award-winning Mental Health Campaigner and Speaker. In 2019 she was awarded the Diana award for her work and she is a recipient of the British Citizen Award for Healthcare.

Michelle Abiero is an activist and writer who focuses her work on mental health and feminism. In 2017, Michelle founded Project Fmile to raise awareness and break down the misunderstandings surrounding mental health and suicide in Kenya.

Soy Nguyen A.K.A. foodwithsoy is a food blogger who empowers her audience by exploring the intersectionality between food, culture and mental health.

Ashlyn So is a 14 year old fashion designer and activist who loves to help others. She began her journey at the age of 6 which led to her being named People’s Hero by E! People’s Choice award where she made 1,000 masks for frontline workers.

Pranjal Jain is an Indian-American organiser and Founder of Global Girlhood - a womxn-led organisation that amplify womxn’s stories of empowerment in hopes of increasing representation and challenge biased narratives.

Nancy Bosnoian is a Syrian-American sleep activist who is the founder of End No Sleep, a non-profit dedicated to making sleep resources more accessible to marginalized communities, like refugees and immigrants.

Fatima Al kaabi is a young Emirati activist amplifying the voices of young girls and women in STEM.From an early age, she has been interested in technology and innovation and has gone on to being award the UAE’s youngest inventor in 2015.

Nibras Khudaida is a Yazidi rights advocate who was forced to flee her home of Erbil, Iraq because of ISIS. After being denied her education, she now speaks up for girls’ education worldwide.

Dara McAnulty is an 18-year-old Northern Irish naturalist, writer and environmental campaigner. His debut book, Diary of a Young Naturalist, won the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, and was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize.

Venessa Nakate is an 25-year-old Ugandan climate activist. Nakate is the first Fridays For Future climate activist in Uganda and founder of the Rise up Climate Movement.

Dr Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig D.Sc. h.c. is an 20-year-old birder and activist. She uses her blog to write posts about birding, conservation, and environmental issues from around the world.

The founder of a fashion research studio that focuses on using regenerative materials and systems of production believes that new innovations can only bring about change if we educate society about why they’re necessary.

Xiye Bastida is a climate activist lobbying for global climate action. She is also the co-founder of Re-Earth Initiative, lead organiser for F4F, and sits on the administration committee of the People’s Climate Movement.

Amy and Ella Meek are sisters fighting against plastic pollution and waste in the UK. The pair started Kids Against Plastic in 2016 which helps young people learn about environmental issues.

Alice Mamaga is a social entrepreneur who founded the Autism Ambassadors of Ghana. She helped develop the Autism Aid app, which promotes autism awareness and improves the lives of children living with autism.

Nora Nord is a photographer and artist who recently released her project ‘ADHD’, a series of portraits that highlight the beauty of neurodiversity.

Hailey Hardcastle is a freshman at the University of Oregon and a mental health advocate who helped pass House Bill 2191, which allows students to take mental health days off from school.

Mair Elliott is a young patient advocate who uses her personal experiences with mental health to challenge preconceptions and teach uninformed people about autism.

Betelhem Dessie is the founder and CEO of iCog - Anyone Can Code, a platform democratising technology and technology education for young people in Ethiopia.