When young people are heard, the world changes
Children changing the world
For over twenty years, KidsRights has been amplifying the voices of young changemakers. Through research, a global stage, and a movement that keeps growing. This is what that looks like in practice.
Meet our projectsReal change starts from the bottom up
KidsRights doesn’t measure impact in donations received. We measure it in policies changed, rights recognised, and young people who now know they can lead.
Our work moves across three interconnected areas: we build the evidence that proves children’s rights matter, we give young changemakers a global stage, and we grow a movement that turns ideas into action.
Our impact at a glance
22 International Children's Peace Prize Winners across 18 countries on 5 continents
1.5 billion people reached through media coverage of the International Children’s Peace Prize
1.19 billion people informed and more than 300 articles through the KidsRights Index in 2025
Over 800 State of Youth chapters across 70 countries
More than 7.000 active changemakers and
5.000 activities in 2025
Young voices in the Netherlands, 4 representative studies, 7.841 young people
"‘We are going to be the kids you read about in textbooks. Not because we’re going to be another statistic about mass shooting in America, but because we are going to be the last mass shooting.’"
— MARCH FOR OUR LIVES X GONZÁLEZ, 2018 WINNER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PEACE PRIZE
Worldwide impact
From parliamentary debates to grassroots communities in 70 countries. Our impact is visible at every level of society. Here's where it lands.
When one child speaks, the world listens
Bana Alabed is the winner of the International Children's Peace Prize 2025. As a young voice from a war-affected region, Bana has used her platform to advocate for children living through conflict.
- Global media coverage amplified her message to over 1.5 billion people.
- Bana's work strengthened international attention on the rights of children in conflict settings.
- With the support of the Project Fund, Bana is rebuilding schools in Syria.
Turning children's rights data into action
Driving accountability through evidence - The KidsRights Index doesn’t just rank countries, it changes how governments respond to children’s rights.
- In 2025 the KidsRights Index assessed 194 countries globally.
- 1.19 billion people reached through global media.
- The findings have triggered parliamentary debate, policy reviews, and increased investment in child protection and mental health services.
From local initiative to a global movement
A youth-led movement in action. Through State of Youth, young people don’t just participate, they lead.
- 800+ State of Youth chapters active in 70+ countries.
- Thousands of young people inspired and trained to lead campaigns and projects.
- Chapters mobilised across 70+ countries, addressing issues from climate justice to education.
Supporting young people. Shaping the future.
Behind every young changemaker stands a network that believes in their power. Your donation gives young people across the globe the tools to make a difference today.
Over 800 State of Youth chapters
in more than 70 countries.
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