Hannah Alper

Hannah Alper
Hannah Alper at We Day Seattle 2015 during the social empowerment segment and delivered speeches about bullying.
Born 2003
Toronto, Ontario
Nationality Canadian
Occupation Blogger, Activist, Motivational Speaker
Years active 2012 - present
Home town Richmond Hill
Website http://www.callmehannah.ca

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 traveled North America as a motivational speaker and works with non-profit organizations such as World Wildlife Fund, Bystander Revolution, We Day, and Free the Children.

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 is 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]

In a past interview, Hannah delivers her key message: "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".

Personal life

Alper currently resides in Richmond Hill, Ontario. [7] She previously attended Ross Doan Public School, Roselawn Public School, and Alexander Mackenzie High School.

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". 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. ↑ Finney, Laura. "Richmond Hill teen activist, blogger Hannah Alper now an author". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
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