Regardless of the negative stereotypes that are associated with the millennial generation, it is impossible to ignore the progress that some of its members have made.
Young activists, like the ones listed below, are constantly inspiring their peers to change the world for the better.
1. Malala Yousafzai
2. Kyle Weiss
3. Madelyn McGlynn
4. Ghalib Khalil
5. Grace Li
6. Alex Lin
7. Kendall Ciesemier
8. Alec Urbach
9. Maren Johnson
10. Valens Ntamushobora
Sources: Huffington Post 6, Complex City Guide, International Political Forum, Generation On, Belmont Vision, Huffington Post 5, From the Ground Up, The National Society of High School Honors, Glamour Magazine, Changemakers, Take Part, Living on Earth, Heart of Gold Girls, Hoping Pakistan, NETwork Against Malaria, FUNDaFIELD