In the spirit of theReal Bratz contest, THE MAGAZINE is looking at ten girls who have done amazing things to help change the world. Famous or not, they all have inspiring stories that show girls can rule the world! If you’re a girl with an inspiring story to tell, why note enter the Real Bratz contest?
1. Demi Lovato
After her father suddenly passed away, Demi Lovato launched The Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program, where she will pay for someone’s treatment expenses. Demi has also been the ambassador and spokeperson for many organizations such as DoSomething.Org and Mean Stinks.
2. Julia Bluhm
Digitally altered photographs are nothing new, but Julia Bluhm isn’t standing for it. At 14, Julia started an online petition for Seventeen Magazine to stop altering photos. The magazine then vowed to portray real girls and celebrate all kinds of beauty.
3. Nelly Furtado
This Canadian superstar is known for more than just her music. At the Toronto We Day event in 2011, Nelly announced she would donate $1 million to Free The Children to help the schools in the Maasai region of Kenya.
4. Anne Frank
Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim. She was given a diary for her thirteenth birthday where she wrote about her Jewish family as they went into hiding. In 1947, her diary was published, spreading Anne’s story internationally.
5. Rosa ParksRosa Parks resisted bus segregation during the 1950s, where those of colour had to sit behind those who were white. She was an African-American civil rights activist and was an important icon during the Civil Rights Movement.
6. Selena Gomez
Along with her work for Disney’s Friends For Change organization, Selena Gomez has worked with UNICEF since 2008. At 17, she became the youngest UNICEF ambassador ever. She has also been the spokesperson for UNICEF’s Trick-or-Treat campaign three times.
7. Marie CurieBest known for her contributions to science, Marie did pioneering research on radioactivity and discovered two elements on the periodic table. In 1903, Marie was awarded the Nobel Prize, making her the first woman to ever win the award.
8. Olivia Bouler
In 2010, aspiring ornithologist Olivia sold her paintings online and raised over $100 thousand, which she donated to help birds that were affected by the Gulf oil spill. Olivia’s actions show that small deeds can go a long way.
9. Amelia Earhart
In the 1930s, Amelia Earhart madenumerous solo trips and was the firstfemale aviator to do so. Amelia’s first flight was across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. She also flew nonstop across the United States from west to east.
10. Neveah Mosher
Thirteen-year-old Neveah read a whopping 300 books in 2012! This is just one goal that she set for herself as she works towards her biggest dream: to be the first member of her family to pursue college.
Feeling inspired to do something to change the world? Let us know your big plans by entering the Real Bratz contest! You could win $1,000 to donate to the youth program of your choice and be featured in an upcoming issue of The Magazine!