Examples of Inspirational Young People
Greta Thunberg – Early Activism
Started protesting at age 15, sparking a worldwide youth movement called ‘Fridays for Future’.
Global Movement : Fridays for Future mobilized students globally to demand urgent climate action from leaders.
International Advocacy : Spoke at major international forums, urging urgent steps to protect the planet.
Symbol of Youth Activism : Embodies courage and determination, inspiring
millions to take environmental responsibility.
Anne Frank
The Diary: At 13, Anne Frank began writing a diary in which she documented her family’s life
in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The Diary of a Young Girl has now
sold over 30 million copies and been translated into over 70 languages.
A Global Symbol : Anne Frank’s diary turned her into an international phenomenon and a
symbol for the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Her story offers a unique and
deeply personal perspective on the horrific events of the war.
Lawrence Bragg
Youngest Nobel Prize Winner : Lawrence Bragg became the youngest Nobel Prize winner
in physics at age 25, showcasing early scientific excellence. X-ray Played a huge role in development of X-Rays still used today.
Impact on Science : Influenced fields like DNA research and materials science.
Malal Yousafzai
Malal was an activist for rights of women and girls from as early as age 11. She was shot and nearly killed by the Taliban in Pakistan, 2012, as a response to her activism. She was only 15. Fighting for Girls’ Education: Yousafzai became an outspoken symbol of the fight for girls’ right to education in her nativePakistan, where the Taliban had banned girls from attending school.
Malala Fund: With her father, she established the Malala Fund in 2013 to help every girl access education and control her own future.
United Nations Speech: On her 16th birthday in 2013, she spoke at the UN, calling for universal access to education and leading to the designation of “Malala Day”.
Steve Jobs
Early Personal Computers : Steve Jobs helped launch Apple before his 21st birthday. Visionary Innovation Jobs was renowned for his creativity and vision, shaping future innovations like the iPhone and iPad. He was worth over $250 million by time he was 25.
Lamine Yamal
European Champion: Won the Euro 2024 with Spain, becoming the youngest player to win a major international
trophy. Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament & Goal of the Tournament.
The Best FIFA Men’s XI (2024): Acknowledged as one of the world’s best players by FIFA.
Kopa Trophy (2024): Awarded for being the best U21 player in the world.
Golden Boy (2024): Received this prestigious award for the best young player in Europe.
Andy Murray
Andy Murray overcame personal tragedy at a young age: he attended Dunblane School
during the massacre in 1996. By the age of 25, Andy Murray had won his first Olympic gold medal (London 2012), reached a Grand Slam final for the first time (US Open 2008), and broken a 76-year British male Grand Slam drought by winning the 2012 US Open title (which made Mr. Christie cry).
