The Boy Who Hated Santa Claus | Inspiring Story #27

Inspiring story about a boy who rises above the circumstances life offers him. Antony is the boy who hated Santa

Poverty to Philanthropy: How Agape Love is Empowering Orphans Through Education | Inspiring Story #172

From growing up in poverty to becoming a successful student at the best university in Uganda, Sheilla Amanya’s journey was far from over. With the help of her aunt and mother, Sheilla works hard to fulfil her dream of creating a home for orphaned children living in poverty like she once was. This is her inspiring story …

Out of the Slum and into University | by Imran Rautan | Inspiring Story #170

Imran grew up in a slum colony. At eight years old, he was sent to work stone-cutting and polishing. Life was hard and seemed hopeless, but Imran never gave up on his impossible dream. One day he would go to University …

Transforming Pain into Art | How a young man forced to flee his homeland uses music and art to transform his life (and the lives of other youths too) | Inspiring Story #162

Pat Sabag had a promising career as a professional musician and artist. That was until his dreams were shattered as war breaks out in his homeland. Pat endures unspeakable trauma, as he is forced to flee and begin life as a refugee, but this is not his defining story …

Who Inspires Me? | A surprising insight into who inspires a young high school student and why | by Shannon Chenault | Inspiring Story #167

Who inspires me? Shannon, a high school student ponders the question of who inspires her the most. Without a doubt, one person …

Planting My Town Bright | How a young man’s neighbourly spirit spreads to an entire community, transforming their town from dreary to dazzling | Inspiring Story #163

One day Ben Thornbury agrees to help his elderly neighbour cut an overgrown hedge. After their handiwork is posted online, the entire town rallies together. So begins a huge community initiative that has continued to grow for over 6 years …

20+ Inspiring Stories for Young People (from people around our globe)

These true life stories for young people (by young people from around the world) touch on important life topics such as career, education, financial pressures, dealing with bullying, anxiety, helping others, going after your goals, succeeding despite great hardship, and more …

We hope young people the world over, will be inspired by these real life stories shared from Australia, DR Congo, India, Kuwait, Greece, New Zealand, Palestine, Pakistan, Philippines, Switzerland, Uganda, UK, USA and Vietnam …

3 x Real Life Stories of Young People Who Turned Their Challenges into Opportunities to Help Others

They faced challenges, they had a problem to solve, so they chose to learn from, share and inspire others through their experiences in a positive way.

Against the Odds | A Child’s Journey from Absolute Poverty to Prosperity by Giang Luu | Inspiring Story #139

Born into the poorest family in a poor village in Vietnam, Giang couldn’t imagine a way out of poverty. At eleven years old, she was sent to Hanoi to earn money for her family. Life was tough, but she never forgot her dreams. Be inspired by her remarkable journey out of poverty and into prosperity…

From Making Bricks, to Building His Own Education Centre | Boy from DR Congo Transforms His Life (and the Lives of Others) | Inspiring Story #152

Real-life story to inspire you to rise up above your circumstances to transform your own life, and the lives of others.

Changing the Headline of Your Life | Your Choice To Retell Your Story

You get to choose the headline of your story. Get more confidence, inject new meaning into your life by re-telling your story …

Rising Above Hurt & Rejection | When the Best Revenge is Success by Jennievi Dunque | Inspiring Story #136

Rejection, failure, misfortune, and humiliation. These experiences can either destroy us or cause us to grow and rise above. I chose to rise.