Hannah Alper

Hannah Alper is a Canadian activist, blogger, and motivational speaker who addresses issues such as the environment, anti-bullying, and social justice.[1] Alper has travelled North America as a motivational speaker and works with non-profit organizations such as World Wildlife Fund, Bystander Revolution, WE Day, and WE Charity.

Hannah Alper
Hannah Alper at We Day Seattle 2015 during the social empowerment segment and delivered speeches about bullying.
Born2003
Toronto, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
OccupationBlogger, Activist, Motivational Speaker
Years active2012–present
Websitewww.callmehannah.ca

History

Alper launched her blog, CallMeHannah.ca, when she was nine years old.[2] She was the official eco-blogger for The Juno Awards in 2013 and 2014.[3] Alper was a finalist in the youth category (17 years-old and under) for the Nature Inspiration Awards, taking place at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. She was recognized with a nomination in the Digi Awards for Best Content For Kids category, along with McDonald's and Family Channel.

Alper is a Huffington Post writer,[4] and has given a TED talk on the topic "How to find your spark".[5] Her key message is: "No matter how young you are, you can make a difference and you can be the change. You can find your spark and you can ignite it".[6]

In November 2017, Alper published a book called "MOMENTUS". That same year she interviewed Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.[7] She was named as one Bloomberg Businessweek's "Ones to Watch in 2018." [8]

In June 2020, Alper appeared in documentary television series CitizenKids: Earth Comes First on YTV's The Zone alongside fellow youth climate activists.[9]

Personal life

Hannah Alper currently resides in Richmond Hill, Ontario.[10] She is Jewish and cites Jewish values as motivators for her activism.[11]

References
  1. "5 Teens using Social Media for Good Deeds". Safe Smart Social. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  2. Kielburger, Craig and Mark. (2013-08-19)."How a 10-Year-Old Blogger Is Changing the World". Huffington Post. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  3. Hanes, Tracy. (2013-09-13)."What do you want to be when you grow up? An activist" The Globe and Mail. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  4. "Profile:Hannah Alper" Archived 2016-04-03 at the Wayback Machine. Me to We. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  5. Kalinauskas, Nadine. (2014-01-31). "Canadian activist Hannah Alper, 11, gives inspirational Tedx Talk". Yahoo!. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  6. Lyonnais, Sheena. (2013-09-11)."Yonge Interviews: 10-Year-Old Activist Hannah Alper". Yonge Street Media. Retrieved on 2016-04-20.
  7. Eric (2017-04-13). "Nobel Peace Prize winner and education activist, Malala Yousafzai's Exclusive Interview With 14-Year-Old Blogger Hannah Alper". That Eric Alper. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  8. www.bloomberg.com https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-11-30/watch-these-people-in-2018. Retrieved 2020-07-19. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. Romaniuk, Colleen; May 15, Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter Published on; May 15, 2020 | Last Updated; Edt, 2020 6:42 Pm (2020-05-15). "Sudbury youth climate activist stars in documentary TV series". Sudbury Star. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  10. Finney, Laura (2017-10-26). "Richmond Hill teen activist, blogger Hannah Alper now an author". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  11. Sarner, Robert. "Meet Canada's 17-year-old Jewish 'Greta Thunberg' who says activism is a mitzvah". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
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