The Curious Times
2154. Lewis Swire
Lewis Swire, aged 16, from Edinburgh, created ‘The Curious Times’, an online magazine by young people for young people.
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During the pandemic in 2020, Lewis was inspired to set up the non-profit magazine after recognising that a number of young people were experiencing feelings of isolation and disconnection. Since then, he has built a community of hundreds of thousands, across over 100 countries, to provide a safe, online space for them to share ideas and issues facing their generation. The website’s content, featuring art, poetry, games and journalism, is entirely created by young people aged 9-17 and the platform also aims to improve the mental health and personal development of the young participants.
Lewis’ magazine has a board of 20 editors and over 200 writers, focusing on topics such as current affairs, culture, arts, and tech. Lewis also co-founded ‘The Global Young Entrepreneur Society’ in 2021, a non-profit platform for entrepreneurial growth and start-up advice, publishing content on its website and YouTube channel such as interviews with successful entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics.
Lewis said:
“On behalf of The Curious Times I wish to thank the Prime Minister in recognising the work and passion of young people in the Points of Light programme. I am honoured to receive this award and thrilled to know that the voices of young people are being heard at the highest level of Government.”
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