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The 15 stories of young people from around the world described in Young Enough to Change the Worldare proof that kids and teens today want to make a difference! Each of these has already made a significant contribution to the lives of others. And, most of their projects are still going strong. These young people began with a dream that grew and gained momentum and support in spite of a small beginning. The key to their success has been their heartfelt passion and determination. These boys and girls, young men and women, possess the qualities of heroes and heroinesempathy, self-sacrifice, service, persistence, perseverance and commitment. Moreover, they are not content to battle singlehandedly the misfortune and sorrow they see around them. They want to enroll an army of courageous others, as determined as they are, to join them in the work of addressing human suffering and inequality. They want many more, the young as well as the old, to help bring about a healthier, more peaceful, more just, world for all of us. Their commitments and results will inspire readers everywhere, and encourage us all in knowing that the future of humanity is in busy, dedicated hands.

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These are not our futureleaders, they areour leaders. A must read for those involved in mentoring students to create and sustain community service projects. Bill Oldread, Assistant Director, EARCOS, East Asia Regional Council of Schools. The timing of this book couldnt be better as society is at a tipping point with concerns for many members of the younger generation who exhibit narcissistic behaviors and an assumption of entitlement mindset. The can-do attitude of these avant-garde innovators will renew our faith in young people who show us firsthand how to make this world a better place. I plan to showcase this book in my mindset and grit workshops as a prime example of the deeds of gritty trailblazers who have given us hope for the future. Jim Grant, author, Grit Consultant and Founder of Staff Development for Educators.

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Michael Connolly worked as a high school, middle school and upper elementary school principal in urban, suburban and rural school districts in the USA before going to work in international schools in Thailand, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and finally Vietnam. Mike is the author of two books: What They Never Told Me in Principals' School and Teaching Kids to Love Learning, Not Just Endure It, both published by Rowman and Littlefield. His articles about education have been and are being published in numerous national and international journals. Brie Goolbis served for twelve years as a school counselor in the United States before working as a college counselor, an Admissions Director and a Director of Marketing at prestigious international schools in four different countries on three continents. She is currently a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She also administers the GED to high school dropouts in the state of New Hampshire. Additionally, she has served as a court mediator for families with children experiencing challenges.

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