How can young changemakers develop their ideas? Founders of MedTechConnect explain — by Jacqueline, Amelie & Hoyt Hello Future Changemaker! If you are reading this letter, you want to make a difference in your community. A few years ago, we were in your shoes. We wanted to be leaders and have a positive impact, but we didn’t know how. …

AUesome member details her changemaking journey and provides advice to future changemakers — By Anne Buchko Many are unaware of the importance of the month I’m writing this in — April. April was Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote acceptance of individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a range of conditions that is distinguished…

A letter from “Recycle My Battery” founder to other young people on why they have the power to make a difference — By Sri Nihal Tammana Have you ever felt completely paralyzed by a problem? When something seems so overwhelming that you can’t even imagine where to begin? Well, the good news is, this feeling is common. …

The founders of student nonprofit “MiSendero” discuss their personal journeys to changemaking — By the MiSendero Team: Romy Greenwald, Jed Greenwald, and Santiago Lupi Romy’s Sendero My name is Romy Greenwald, and I am the founder of “MiSendero,” a student-run nonprofit that helps English learners integrate at school as leaders. Mi Sendero means ‘my path’ in Spanish. My family’s ‘sendero’ to the United States began…

A new initiative to tackle the gendered mental health crisis in Spanish-speaking countries By Claire Davenport with contributing editor Romina Carrillo Global health initiatives tend to target physical health — through programs like vaccination campaigns or providing communities access to clinical care. …

Launching the “Becoming a Changemaker” book series By Leora Lihach Many of us fondly remember our favorite children’s book. We think of the shared experience of reading with our loved ones, the captivating pictures, and the transformative lessons. Childhood is arguably when the power of books is the most impactful…

Why data should be ours to guard — and to give By Sophie Hoath Does anyone still have faith in “Big Tech”? A recent survey in the US paints a bleak picture. …

Digital technology can help us build a more inclusive society — but first we need to shift the power. Social entrepreneurs show us how. Technology has revolutionized our society — creating novel ways for billions of people to connect, learn, work, and play. …

Putting local experts in charge — Across the world, women have suffered disproportionate job and income losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are returning to work slower than their male counterparts. Women are particularly underrepresented in tech jobs. As one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, addressing the gender tech gap is…