WHAT WE DO
Youth are uniquely positioned to advocate for the environmental issues they experience and have the power to enact change today. Youth from communities on the front lines of environmental justice often lack access to the education and resources needed to address these challenges, or participate in the growing grassroots environmental justice movement. Many organizations working on environmental justice face challenges in reaching youth or providing programming tailored to youth advocacy. Without shifting resources and attention to youth advocates, the environmental justice movement risks losing critical opportunities for transformative change.
Through our programs, youth gain the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to mobilize action at organizational, regional, and systemic levels. Immediate outcomes include youth empowerment, connection, and collaboration. Over time, frontline youth become central to the environmental justice movement, bringing unparalleled expertise and solutions to environmental challenges.
Key Focus Areas:
Youth Power Convenings – Events like our Seeds of Change Summit.
Environmental Justice Curriculum – Educational resources tailored for youth advocacy.
In-Person Workshops – Facilitated and led by youth leaders.
Frontline Youth Organizer Collaborative Network – Building connections for collective action.
WHY WE DO IT
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) disproportionately experience environmental harm, with low-income youth of color bearing the most severe consequences of the climate crisis. Frontline youth’s lived experiences with environmental racism equip them with unique expertise to design effective environmental justice solutions.
We believe that youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today. By supporting and empowering youth, we ensure the environmental justice movement remains innovative, impactful, and inclusive.
WHO WE SERVE
While we welcome all youth, our primary focus is on:
Middle and High School Youth: At an age of social and emotional receptivity, they can build a foundation for advocacy by exploring environmental justice issues in their communities.
Registered College Student Groups: Supporting student organizations at California colleges.
BIPOC and Low-Income Youth: Amplifying the voices of those underrepresented in the environmental movement.
California Communities: Specifically those disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental injustices.
