Activism:
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www.ssc.org
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Sierra Student Coalition is a broad network of high school and
college students from around the country working to protect
the environment. Like the Sierra Club, the SSC is run by
volunteers who work on national and local campaigns that
promote smart energy solutions and protect the environment.
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www.seac.org
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Student Environmental Action Coalition-SEAC a grassroots
coalition of student and youth environmental groups, working
together to protect the planet and our future.
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ran.org
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Rainforest Action Network (RAN) Rainforest Heroes. Kids
Action Team-find facts and information about what you and
your friends can do to stop the latest causes of rainforest
destruction and climate change. Learning & Action site.
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www.unicef.org
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UNICEF ‘Our climate, our children, our responsibility: the
implications of climate change for the world’s children’ April
2008. This report strongly argues that both mitigation and
adaptation are necessary as highlighted by the Stern Review, the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the most recent
Human Development Report. There is increasing global consensus
on the need for international collective action.
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Advocacy:
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www.childrensdefense.org
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Children's Defense Fund is a non-profit child advocacy
organization that has worked to champion policies and programs
that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and
neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality
education, and a moral and spiritual foundation.
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www.childrennow.org
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Children Now is a national organization championing the needs
of children with a successful combination of research and
advocacy ensuring that they are the top public policy priority.
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www.voices.org
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Voices for America’s Children is a nonpartisan, national
organization committed to speaking out for the well-being of
children at the federal, state and local levels of government.
Victories for children in early education, health, juvenile justice,
child welfare, tax and budget decisions and other areas.
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www.ewg.org
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Kid-Safe Chemicals Act Interactive Magazine as an online
science information and discussion forum to foster an exchange
of ideas for reforming the nation’s toxic chemicals policies. The
site will feature articles by scientists, lawmakers, regulators,
industry officials, community activists, policy analysts,
journalists and others interested in environmental health issues.
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Altruism:
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www.kidsforsavingearth.org
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Kids For Saving Earth, provides an environmental education
curriculum for all ages. Great Site. ***
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www.globalyouthconnect.org
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Global Youth Connect's mission is to build and support a
community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting
human rights, and to educate and inspire the next generation to
work for peaceful change. Support youth who are already
leaders in their community and who are looking for ways to
strengthen their skills, deepen their understanding and build a
network of supportive allies.
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Environmental Organizations:
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www.unep.org
/Tunza
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TUNZA is a word in Kiswahili (the common language of most East
African countries) that means to "treat with care". The
programme is based on a strategy that aims to provide young
people with information and tools on how to "treat Mother Earth
with care" and how to Act for a better world. United Nations
Environment Programme.
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www.yesworld.org
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YES! is a nonprofit organization that connects, inspires and
empowers young changemakers to join forces for a thriving, just
and sustainable way of life. Their three programs are Global
Leadership Jams, Leveraging Privilege for Social Change, and
Supporting Aligned Movements.
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