How Young People Are Changing the World

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Thea B

Across the world, across every continent, there are young people, changing the world. Right now, there are 1.2 billion young people in the world. That’s a lot!

So how are they changing the world?

Tsehay

Tsehay became a Wiggle at only 15 years old! Tsehay's talent caught the attention of the Wiggles (who are also Ambassadors for UNICEF Australia) and she became the youngest Wiggle. She was the first female to wear pants and not a skirt!

Abbie

While she sat in a doctor’s waiting room, Abbie began to feel frustrated and disappointed about the fact that there was nothing about women and sport in their pile of magazines. So, at 11 years old, she made Her way, which is a magazine about women in sports. Her Way quickly got the attention of famous Aussie athletes, including cricketer Elyse Villani and golfer Karrie Webb.

Emily

At the age of only 13, Emily was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. They faced and overcame many challenges such as their self-identity and mental health. They’ve won many awards such as Mental Health Advocate of the Year and Innovation in protecting Children and they are a 2022 UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador, 25 Under 25 winner for Future Minds Network and 30 Under 30 winner for Out for Australia.