Meet our Empowering Change Finalists!

Meet three young changemakers improving access to support, education and opportunities through projects shaped by their own experiences.

Alexis Proton | United States
Alexis co-founded Flow Forwards to improve access to menstrual products and education. Through care kits, community outreach and her Comfort Cabinet initiative, she combines practical support with advocacy for menstrual equity.

Explore her work: https://www.instagram.com/flowforwards/
Follow: @flowforwards

Shivali Khaitan | India
Inspired by her experiences of physical and occupational therapy, Shivali founded Joyful Journeys. The inclusive programme uses playful, adaptive activities to help children develop motor skills, coordination and confidence.

Explore her work: https://www.thejoyfuljourneys.com/
Follow: @thejoyful.journeys

Julia Howe | United States
A former Team USA triathlete, Julia founded Hitting The Wall to make health education more accessible to teenage female athletes. Her initiative shares resources on nutrition, menstrual health, injury prevention and mental wellbeing.

Explore her work: https://www.hittingthewall.org/
Follow: @hittingthewallofficial

Congratulations to all three finalists, and thank you to everyone who was nominated.

Explore their initiatives, follow their work and leave a message of encouragement below.

The award recipients will be announced during Global Youth Awards Month in November.