Teen Activists Challenges

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Teen activists by connor Braate Teen activists work really hard toward their cause and don’t give up until they have fixed the problem they're trying to fix. Most of them are even willing to die over their cause for others. But most importantly teen activists have goals, challenges and a cause.

Goals
Teen activists all have goals. For example Alex libby ( teen activist trying to stop bullying and harassment) has a goal to stop bullying. They always try to reach their goal and do not stop trying to accomplish there goal. Malala ( another teen activist ) has a goal to get all girls in pakistan educated and even got shot in the head for it.

Challenges
All teen activist also have lots of challenges Alex libby had to fight against bullying sixth

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