Read about some of our young changemakers!



  • Tiffany, founder of The Beat, was featured in the Issaquah Press talking about the launch of their new youth-run spread that will debut on 12/23/2009.

  • The University of Washington recognized Nandie, founder of Hand & Heart, along with six other UW social entrepreneurs in a spotlight on taking action beyond the classroom and around the world.

  • Alex and Derek, the leaders of AYFEEO, were recently featured in the Bellevue Reporter about their upcoming school supplies drive to support young people around the world through Refugee International.

  • The Seattle Times featured a front page profile of Jessica, the founder of IMPUWE (formerly known as Richard's Rwanda), where she talks about the origins of her organization, the momentum she has gained, and her continued motivation to help girls in Rwanda.

  • Nandie, who created Hand & Heart, and Jack Knellinger, the Director of Youth Venture Seattle, were featured in the Seattle Times leading up to a panel on social entrepreneurship, on which both were speakers. AYFEEO was also featured in the story, along with a picture from their summer school supply drive.

  • Deonte, the founder of the Feed Da Game clothing line that supports homeless youth, was recently profiled in Real Change.

  • StudentRND and their efforts to bring technology workshops to all youth were discussed in the Sammamish Reporter and the Sammamish Review.

  • The Examiner recently visited Seattle Commuter Work's bike rental shop at Seward Park.

  • Jessica of Richard's Rwanda told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer about her efforts to support young girls in Rwanda.

  • Dig Deep and their Walk for Water event, to raise awareness and funding to address the global lack of access to clean water, were profiled by KOMO News.