Community Improvement

Thanh P.

Boston, MA

More than 400 students have learned to defend themselves against date rape and domestic violence thanks to Wellesley (Mass.) High School senior Thanh's Empower Our Youth program.

More than 400 students have learned to defend themselves against date rape and domestic violence thanks to 17-year-old Wellesley (Mass.) High School senior Thanh Pham's Empower Our Youth program. She started the nonprofit two years ago to fund classes at inner-city Boston schools.