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Giving Back: Monique Coleman
The High School Musical actress, who hosted the TEDxTeen conference last weekend, has toured 24 countries with the United Nations and now runs a website to empower youth.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Four Youth Activists to Watch From TEDxTeen
These young women caught our eye this weekend at the 2012 TEDxTeen conference, an annual event that brings youth together to discuss social activism and entrepreneurship.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Kendall Ciesemier of Kids Caring 4 Kids
This college freshman has raised nearly $1 million for AIDS orphans in Africa, and counts Oprah Winfrey and President Clinton as supporters.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Simone Bernstein of Volunteen Nation
This girl's website makes it easy for young people to find local volunteering opportunities.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Yael Cohen's Mission to Promote Early Cancer Detection
This philanthropist seeks to change the way cancer is perceived and diagnosed through mobilizing young people.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Elaine Richards of The Princess Project
This California-based charity gives free prom dresses to girls in financial need.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Bosilika An of The Bash
"Teens Helping Teens" is the mission of this international organization, which has earned the support of actress Shenae Grimes, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and DJ Steve Aoki.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson of the Kind Campaign
These filmmakers are promoting positive female relationships and putting a stop to girl-to-girl bullying.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Kristina Saffran and Liana Rosenman of Project HEAL
These eating disorder survivors are raising money for those who cannot afford treatment.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Nina Church of Nika Water
This California teen is helping people in impoverished villages gain access to safe drinking water.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Tibi and Sewciety Craft Scarves for Children with Cancer
Greenwich High School students turn Tibi Scraps Into Scarves for Memorial Sloan Kettering
By Gabriella Karefa-Johnson
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Giving Back: Neha Gupta of Empower Orphans
This award-winning teen has helped provide health care and educational resources to over 15,000 children in India and the United States.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Andrea Chahin of TOMS Shoes
This teen works with TOMS shoes to help children in need in her home of Honduras.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Caitlyn Mortus of Keep Kids Connected
This teen cancer survivor has created a support network by donating computers to children in treatment.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Giving Back: Emily Prokopik of Soles4Souls
This recent college grad travels the world to hand-deliver shoes to people in need. Her charitable work serves as a reminder that footwear is a necessity, not just an accessory.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Olympic Snowboarder Shaun White On Working with St. Jude's Target House
Shaun White opens up about the charitable work that inspired his new home collection for Target.
By Sierra Tishgart
Giving Back: The School Bag Project
Erin Schrode is bringing eco-friendly school supplies to the children of Haiti.
By teenvogue.com
Do this now!
It takes, like, one nanosecond to click on this link to help feed abandoned puppies and kittens. I added the link to my bookmark bar on my computer, so I remember to do it every...
By Teen Vogue
Matters of the Heart
Sad but true: you probably know a woman in your life (mom, aunt, friend's relative) who has been affected by heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the...
By Teen Vogue
Umbrella, ella, ella
I'm in the horrific midst of renovating my (tiny) apartment. In other words, I have decorating on the mind! I'm thinking this gorgeous parasolâ¿¿made of a vintage sari!â¿¿would be really pretty as a covering...
By Teen Vogue