Today’s youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow they are, in fact, the leaders of today! Thousands and thousands of youth in every country are passionate and care deeply about their the world around them and have educated themselves as to how they can effectively serve their community in their own way. Through being a youth volunteer, young people gain many new skills that are later useful as they apply to universities and seek employment. As adults, it is important to support and nurture these aspiring youth and offer them opportunities to be heard in public policy, through the media and at other forums which have historically been closed to young people. This article profiles Amir Farmanesh, 25, who has become a catalyst for real social change and enhancements in his native country of Iran. He has worked with many other youth and adults and presented ideas that have turned into powerful actions. He has worked on environmental issues, youth employment and has bridged his knowledge of the United Nations with key Iranian groups to enhance their effectiveness.Amir is an inspiration to those around him, and will likely continue to have a vital role in shaping the world for many generations to come.