Kids Making a Difference

We’re shining a light on young people who are doing ordinary and extraordinary things to impact the world around them. Know someone who we should consider for a future Kid of the Month article? Submit their story to the editors for consideration.

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Animal Welfare Environment

KOTY Nominee: Meet Cash

Cash Daniels is an environmental activist. He's also one of five finalists for Kid of the Year.

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Environment Kindness

Kid of the Year: The Honorees

TIME’s Kid of the Year honor recognizes young people who are making a positive impact in their community. Along with winner Gitanjali Rao, four honorees were selected with the help of a committee of influential kids. Read about them here.

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Kindness Literacy

Kid of the Year Orion Jean

Eleven-year-old Orion Jean has been selected as Kid of the Year. He leads campaigns to help people in need.

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Kindness

Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao

Out of more than 5,000 nominees, Gitanjali Rao won the top honor to become TIME's first-ever Kid of the Year.

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Environment

Kid Heroes for the Planet

Get inspired by reading about four young people who have taken action for Mother Earth. They’re TFK’s Kid Heroes for the Planet.

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Environment

Kid Heroes for the Planet

Read about these incredible Kid Heroes for the Planet.

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Environment

Kid Heroes for the Planet

Read about five inspiring Kid Heroes for the Planet, then decide how you will make a difference.