Quannah Chasinghorse, Activist
At just 18, activist Quannah Chasinghorse has dedicated her life to protecting the indigenous people of her native Alaska from two main adversaries, the oil & gas industry and climate change.
Marc Keiser, Designer
One-half of cult fashion label Keiser Clark, Marc Keiser is using his platform to raise awareness about the importance of voting and encourage young people to register across the US.
Gabby Frost, Activist
At just 14 Gabby Frost set up suicide prevention and awareness organisation Buddy Project, now at 21, she has been decorated with a multitude of teen activism awards.
Jahkini Bisselink, Activist
Fighting for Gen Z voices when it comes to government reform, Jahkini Bisselink has repped the Dutch youth at the UN, and has worked with the likes of Billie Eilish.
Lavinya Stennett, Activist
At only 23-years-old, Lavinya Stennett is the CEO of The Black Curriculum, a new initiative that’s fighting to improve teaching of Black history and culture across the UK.
DrawFor
DrawFor makes limited print runs of work donated by artists and sells them online. All profits are then donated to charities including the NHS.
Mabdulle, Photographer
A member of the Take More Photos community, Mabdulle is a rising London photographer who has an elite talent for capturing street art and city aesthetics.
Do Something
Inspiring millions of young people to make positive change online and in the real world, DoSomething.org gives youth led campaigns the platform to make an impact at the highest level.
Nyome Nicholas-Williams
Meet Nyome, the incredible model whose campaigning helped change Insta's algorithms to celebrate black and plus-sized bodies.
Cole Bennett, Director
Cole Bennett is one of the most exciting rising Gen Z music directors making waves across the industry with his production company Lyrical Lemonade.
Zero Hour
Zero Hour's founder, 16-year-old Jamie Margolin created a global movement to ensure young people's voices are heard when it comes to climate change reform. And today, youth voices are louder than ever.
Florence Given, Artist
British Gen Zer Florence Given is the feminist, queer illustrator and activist known for her popular tongue-in-cheek slogans and prints that address social issues surrounding sexuality.
UniTaskr
Being a student is seriously expensive these days. Thankfully, companies like UniTaskr are providing young people with a platform to make fast money and gain invaluable skills on the go.
Harry Stebbings, Entrepreneur
Harry is one of the biggest names in venture capital at age 23. He created 'The Twenty Minute VC' podcast and co-founded Stride.VC, a venture capital firm making waves across the industry.
Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a collective voice of millions who want to end poverty by 2030, taking on new planetary initiatives and climate change campaigns daily.
Steve Bartlett, Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur extraordinaire Steve Bartlett founded digital media companies Social Chain & Media Chain - at the age of 22. Today, his content reaches over 1.8 billion people.
350.org
New to climate change activism? 350.org is atop the starter pack. Through grassroots movements and online campaigns they've inspired millions to strive for means of renewable energy.
Hayley Kiyoko, Musician & Activist
American singer/songwriter Hayley Kiyoko uses her voice to support marginalised communities and is an outstanding role model to LGBTQ+ youth around the world.
Oatly
Satisfying the dairy carvings of vegans and flexitarians worldwide, Oatly is the chief of the alt-milk industry. Max nutrional value and minimal environemental impact is the ethos.
Nick Mira, Producer
This 19 year old music producer has already taken over the charts with his distinct blend of emo and trap, having crafted multiple hits for the biggest Gen Z rappers.
Atelier & Repairs
Founded by Maurizio Donadi, Atelier & Repairs is leading the movement of excess reduction in fashion. The LA store turns our throw away items into one-of-a-kind pieces & partners with brands globally.
March For Our Lives
In 2018, an 18-year-old Emma Gonzalez stepped up to ignite a global conversation about gun violence. In front of 20,000 she gave a speech the world will never forget.
Millinsky, Entrepreneur/Designer
On his way to being the next king of streetwear, Millinsky is a new age fashion/music/art phenomenon who curated his own brand NASASEASONS at just 18.
Noga Levy-Rapoport, Activist
Dubbed the British Greta Thunberg, Nova Levy-Rapoport is paving the way for young climate activists. At eighteen years-old, she's a volunteer for the UK Student Climate Network.
CanO Water
8mil tons of plastic end up in oceans yearly, so the work of eco-friendly CanO Water is critical. They pioneered indefinitely recyclable cans that go from bin to shelf in just 6 wks.
YoungKio, Music Producer
Famous for crafting the beat of Lil Nas X's extremely catchy hit 'Old Town Road,' YoungKio is the incredible teenage producer showing young, aspiring musicians how it's done.
Common Table Creative
Common Table Creative are growing a more just and regerative world through storytelling. Their unique films on organic farming are as inspiring as they are informative.
Taylor Lorenz, Journalist
Taylor is a modern day Gen Z reporter tackling youth culture stories for the New York Times, she uses social media and a mobile phone to unearth global trends before anyone else.
WokenUp
WokenUp is bringing social change causes to businesses via social media. Its app is built from the ground up with the UN's sustainable development goals in mind.
Tisloh Danboyi, Designer
This highly talented medical student is using his spare time to take on the fashion industry and is well on his way to becoming the next big thing in British menswear with his unique artistic vision.
Harry Hambley, Artist
20-year-old illustrator and global Insta star Harry Hambley is the creative force behind Ketnipz, a social media sensation that strives to spread joy and positivity online.
MOB Kitchen
MOB Kitchen, the most student and budget friendly food blog on the web, shows us how to make amazing group meals on seriously low budgets. They're currently at 338k followers.
Taz Taylor, Producer
Taz is a producer, songwriter, and record label founder, who started the collective Internet Money. He's part of the Gen Z SoundCloud trap movement that's taking over the charts.
Nadya Okamoto, Activist
Nadya Okamoto is a 22 year-old entrepreneur who founded PERIOD, a non-profit organisation that offers sanitary products and education services for millions of women.
The Pink Protest
The Pink Protest is leading the UK #FreePeriods movement online and in the streets. Their Insta series 'On Wednesdays We Wear Pink' provides action points for people to follow.
Sean Treacy, YouTuber
A 15-year-old Gen Zer making waves in filmmaking, Sean Treacy has achieved international recognition for his moving short films that are 'based on real happiness.'
The Advocacy Academy
The Advocacy Academy in South London, tackles racial profiling head on and aims to bring young people together through social justice. Academy students often address parliament.
Ellen Jones, Activist
Ellen Jones is a prolific campaigner for LGBTQ+ causes, who discusses mental health, autism, and gender. She won the MTV EMA Generation Change award in 2018.
Matthieu Venot, Photographer
This self-taught French photographer has quickly risen to fame since being scouted for a shoot by Tyler the Creator, who's a fan himself of Venot's eye for architectural aesthetics.
The Youth Group
Headed by Jack Parsons, this amazing collective of youth first companies all share a common purpose, to improve the odds for young people in all areas of life.
Kelvin Doe, Entrepreneur
This Sierra Leonean innovator taught himself engineering when he was 13, proving that resources aren't a barrier and that all you need to get started is ambition, creativity, and curiosity.
Bimini Love, Activist
The UK parliament is taking period poverty seriously thanks to this activist and her peers. Founder of Street Cramps, Bimini Love spends her spare time fighting menstrual inequality.
It’s On Us
It's On Us means what it says in the name. It's a rallying cry for people to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, and to create a culture of consent.
Arnaud Porredon, Innovator
Arnaud Porredon is the founder of Meditect, a French company that's eliminating black market medicine in Africa by supplying internet access points and certified medical solutions.
Riya Karumanchi, Entrepreneur
A genius teen entrepreneur focused on harnessing tech to better people's lives. At just 15 she designed a cane equipped with GPS and proximity sensors to help the visually impaired.
Conceptos Plásticos
Ecological geniuses Conceptos Plásticos are building homes/schools for entire communities in developing countries, and they're all made entirely from recycled plastic materials. No more endearing way of dealing with a global problem!
Jenna Raine, Musician
Rising Gen Z talent Jenna Raine is an American singer/songwriter with an infectious energy that she transmits through her insightful lyrics fused together with an organic, beat-driven sound.
Social Bite
This fantastic cafe chain is changing the lives of homeless people, with sandwich shops across the UK, they donate profits to charity and provide meals for those sleeping rough.
Sonita Alizadeh, Activist
Sonita Alizadeh uses her talent for lyricism to protest against arranged marriages in Afghanistan. Her song 'Brides For Sale' went viral in 2014 and she still fights for her cause today.
Aitch, Musician
One of the most in-demand rappers in Britain, Aitch is the 20-year-old, Stormzy-approved rising star who's working to get the Manchester rap scene the appreciation it deserves.
4Ocean
The inspiring 4Ocean is mobilising ocean/coastline clean-ups across the globe. With 7million pounds of waste removed since 2017, the incredible movement is growing in numbers every year.
Celeste, Musician
This alluring, soulful British singer started off on YouTube. She's since won a Brit Award and was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2020 in a BBC poll.
A Sai Ta, Designer
A Sai Ta is a designer/artist who is part of the clothing label Asai. He's gathered a cult following for his iconic pieces that celebrate British, Chinese, and Vietnamese culture.
Beabadoobee, Musician
This Filipino-British indie-songwriter is a BBC Sound Of nominee, and has opened for none other than the 1975. How many languages can you say 'rising star' in? Check her out here.
Aimee Clint, Entrepreneur
Aimee Clint struggled to understand her autistic brother's condition so she wrote a book to help others in similar situations and won a Europe-wide enterprise award for her work.
All Out
All Out is helping to mobilise big rallies and LGBTQ+ activist demonstrations. Determined to spread love and equality, All Out gives anyone the tools to start petitions.
Hunter Schafer, Actor
If you didn't know who Hunter Schafer was, you will soon. The breakout star of Euphoria, this amazing LGBT+ activist is redefining style and trans acceptance before our very eyes.
Joe Franklin, 5upplied
As Gen Z entrepreneurs go, Joe Franklin (17) is top tier. His rare sneaker empire 5upplied started with a single pair and his clientele includes AJ Tracey & Dizzie Rascal.
Daisy Jeffrey, Activist
One young woman who won't be silenced by lawmakers, Australian climate activist Daisy Jeffrey organised school strikes in 2019, and has published her own book on climate action.
LIXIL
Poor sanitation is still very much a crisis in developing countries, but LIXIL is leading the mission to bring toilets and clean water to the most remote and vulnerable regions.
Tiffany Zhong, Entrepreneur
After a stint at uni, Tiffany Zhong thought a successful Gen Z insights company, Zebra IQ, was more her style. She's has worked with brands like Snapchat and Levi Strauss.
J Hus, Musician
Not many can claim they invented a music genre. But British Gen Z artist J Hus, credited with pioneering Afroswing, is all about integrating his cultural roots into modern beats.
Jasmine Lee-Jones, Playwright
How to make waves in the LDN's theatre scene? Call your provocative first drama 'Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner'. This brilliant playwright is adding a fresh voice to enduring literature.
Shout
It's never been more important to discuss our mental health. Shout is a 24 hour text service that specialises in mental health support, they answer 1000+ text per day.
Akshay Ruparelia, Entrepreneur
Fancy starting a million dollar property empire from your bedroom at just 17? Well you won't be the first, Akshay Ruarelia started his company Doorsteps after selling his family home online.
Marsai Martin, Actor & Producer
A starring role in ABC's hit show Blackish was clearly not enough for Marsai Martin, who has a producer credit for the 2019 movie Little, which she also starred in. BTW, this girl is 15.
Johan Sundstein, Gamer
Only the best could win nearly $7million USD by gaming. This Danish Dota player, who goes by N0tail, is the highest earning pro gamer in the world.
Help Refugees UK
Aid is absolutely crucial for refugees, and Help Refugees UK is dedicated to placing funds and humanitarian support wherever it's needed globally.
Blondey McCoy, Athlete & Artist
Pro skateboarder, artist, clothing designer, and model, Blondey McCoy translates prescient Gen Z themes like mental health/male suicide into some seriously cool threads.
Dave, Musician
You know you've made it when Drake remixes you. One of the UK's up and comers, Dave's debut album Psychodrama was the biggest ever first week global streams for a British rap album.
School Space
Jemma Phibbs/James Lloyd are passionate as co-directors. School Space provides underfunded schools with valuable funds by letting out their facilities to needing communities.
Chella Man, Actor & Activist
The inspirational actor Chella Man is known for sharing his experiences as a transgender, deaf, genderqueer, and Jewish person of colour. Catch him in Titans.
Kian Tortorello-Allen, Activist
One of UK's foremost LGBT+ activists, Kian Tortorello-Allen is a trans student with expertise in both classical music & activism. Check out the Instagram, ki_does_activism
Kyle Giersdorf, Gamer
Ever wanted to win $3 million USD playing Fortnite? That's reality for Kyle Giersdorf, one of the world's best gamers, who won the Fornite World Cup in 2019 at just 16.
Hadiqa Bashir, Activist
On her quest to end all child marriages in her home country of Pakistan and beyond, the inspirational Hadiqa Bashir has saved countless young girls from persecution.
Yellow Octopus
Yellow Octopus are one of the top advocates of resale fashion out there. Their app diverts 1 million PCs away from landfill sites every month and they boast affinities with huge sellers.
Margielyn Didal, Athlete
Margielyn Didal is a skate wunderkind from the Philippines who clinched the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. Oh, and she's only 21.
Love The Oceans
Love the Oceans is an exciting non-profit marine conservation organisation working in Mozambique. It offers courses and experiences to inform the public on marine life.
Arielle Geismar, Activist
Part of @Team_Enough, a youth-led initiative to end gun violence, this whirl-wind of positive social change has engaged thousands with her message of peace.
Reese Cooper, Fashion Designer
The Gen Zer making waves in menswear, Reese Cooper was 1st runner-up 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. His americana-inspired label sells out in department stores everywhere.
Alina Morse, Entrepreneur
Alina Morse founded her groundbreaking company, Zolli Candy, when she was just 12 years old. She now runs a candy empire selling millions of Zollipops that clean your teeth!
Depop
Gen Z's answer to eBay, Depop has amassed over 13 million users and is becoming the go-to for all things resale. If you're anti fast fashion, this is a digital treasure trove.
Melati & Isabel Wisjen, Activists
Melati and Isabel Wisjen are two amazing sisters from Bali who, while campaigning to ban all plastic bags on their island, kickstarted an international movement of inspiration, youth empowerment, and global waste reduction.
Level Up
Level Up is a new, modern feminist organisation tackling the ever prevalent issue of sexism, raising money for initiatives that get women inspired via events, rallies, and petitions.
Marley Dias, Activist
Gen Z role model Marley Dias is an American diversity activist and feminist who launched a campaign called #1000BlackGirlBooks when she was just 11 years old.
Essity
Essity is one of the biggest distributors of body form and feminine care products on the planet. Their commitment to demystifying the female body and stigma is truly admirable.
Luka Sabbat, Influencer
If there was ever a Gen Z 'it' boy, it's Luka Sabbat. Known for his starring role in the hit show Grown-ish, he's worked as an influencer across art/music/fashion.
Temi Mwale, Activist
This amazing British anti-street violence campaigner founded The 4Front Project in 2012, a social enterprise to empower young people and communities to live free from fear.
Wafflesncream
Wafflesncream is an eclectic group of talent, creating art made by the young, for the young. It's building West Africa's first ever skate park alongside a new street-wear brand.
Niko Omilana, YouTuber
Vlogger, comedian, and creative, Niko Omilana is known for performing some of the wildest stunts online. With close to 2M subscribers, the future looks bright for this UK-born standout.
Donate4Refugees
Donate4Refugees is making a big difference when it comes to supporting refugees across the globe. It began in 2016 and has raised over £100k+ in financial aid.
Quantay Peoples, Film Maker
Up-and-coming Gen Z filmmaker and content creator Quantay Peoples was chosen by Kanye West himself to work on the 'Jesus is King' documentary. Check out his Youtube.
Shamma Al Mazrui, Politician
A politician at just 22, the incredible Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui is fighting for justice as Minister of State for Youth Affairs (youngest in the world) in the United Arab Emirates.
FreeWill
FreeWill is an incredible venture geared towards social impact and giving. In it's infancy the company has already facilitated the transfer of over $1 billion in charity donations.
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a vital 24 hour hotline service that offers crisis support and suicide prevention tools for LGBTQ+ members under 25, giving the vulnerable a helping hand.
Yara Rodrigues Fowler, Author
Yara Rodrigues Fowler's first novel, Stubborn Archivist, was published in 2019 and got her shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year 2019! Watch this space.
Ady Suleiman, Musician
This half Tanzanian, half English breakout star rose to notoriety after being selected as ‘Breakthrough Act of the Year’ at Gilles Peterson’s Awards. Check out his soulful EPs here.
RefuAid
Creating a steady life as a refugee can be an impossible task. RefuAid's inspirational work makes it easier to get started with education and employment opportunities.
