If you get inspired by changemakers in the Arab World, check out AMENDS.

When the Arab Spring broke out in 2011, two Stanford University graduates got inspired about the ability of youth to lead change throughout the Middle region. Their conversation didn't end with optimism alone; they founded AMENDS, a student-led, Stanford-supported initiative to support changemakers throughout the region, with the idea that simply bringing young leaders together can galvanize transfomation.

Read more about AMENDS on Wamda and download the report (to the right) to learn more about their yearly Summit, where AMENDS brings all of the chosen youth leaders to Stanford for a five-day gathering to network, attend leadership training and workshops, and ultimately build TED-style AMENDS talks.