"Because Service is Power!"
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Prepare to meet the 25 most powerful and influential young people in the world. They are solving the most pressing problems facing the world today.
They do not act alone. They inspire others to be leaders. And they enable their peers to tell a collective story about the power of young people.
Sponsored by The Huffington Post , YSA List Honorees will be unveiled, one-by-one, for 25 days - April 20 to May 14 . Each Honoree will have a platform on The Huffington Post to tell her story, share her inspirations, inspire others, and rally support for her cause.
Click to be directed to Huffington Post’s special coverage of the List, as well as each recipient’s reflection on the value of youth service and importance of their cause.
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Filmmaker & Activist 4.24.12 |
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|  Abdel Alzorgan, Jordan Inventor, Conservationist 5.1.12 |  Luis Cruz, Honduras Inventor and accessibility advocate 5.2.12 |
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|  Grace Li, Texas, US Founder, We Care Act 5.6.12 |
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|  Jonny Cohen, Illinois, US Founder of GreenShields 5.9.12 |
|  Maren Johnson, South Dakota, US Student ambassador for the Global Soap Project 5.11.2012 |  Valens Ntamushobora, Rwanda Women's rights activist 5.12.2012 |
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About the YSA List
The YSA List recognizes 25 young people (ages 5 – 25) around the world that have made significant, large-scale change in five categories – Health, Education, Human Service, Human Rights, and the Environment.
The first YSA List was unveiled April 20, 2012, as part of Global Youth Service Day celebrations. Founded and coordinated by YSA, Global Youth Service Day the largest service event in the world celebrated in more than 100 countries, and the only one dedicated to children and youth. Read YSA president and CEO Steven A. Culbertson's op-ed reflection on Global Youth Service Day and the inspiration for the YSA List.
The 25 winners receive:
List recipients were nominated by their peers, mentors, elected officials, and others who value their service. Nominations were open from December 18, 2011 to January 31, 2012.
YSA expresses its sincere appreciation to The Huffington Post for its sponsorship of the YSA List. Special thanks to the YSA List judging panel, who reviewed hundreds of applications and recommended these 25 exceptional young people.
