Resources: Community Programs, Non-Governmental Organzations
Resources
that may assist community green youth
volunteering programs, in particular youth-led
programs.
International Resources
International Institute for Environment and Development
Focused on helping local communities in developing countries combat climate change. Provides a lot of background research on climate change and methods of addressing it in developing countries.
Coordinates volunteer events worldwide in which youth work their communities while learning about the need to protect the environment.
TUNZA, United Nations Environment Program
The TUNZA (a Swahili word that means to “treat with care or affection”) Youth Strategy was conceived in 2003 to help develop activities in the areas of capacity building, environmental awareness, and information exchange, with a vision to foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens, capable of positive action.
Action Group for Renewable Energies and Sustainable Development Mozambique
Community Organization which promotes active research, adequate training and well-focused community service on energy and climate change. GED has extensive technical expertise in these areas and is an effective resource for national and local Green Youth Service Programs looking to get off the ground.
Youth For Habitat, Turkey
A youth advocacy group that works to build the capacity of youth participation in our environment through partnerships among youth. They work to disseminate information from the international to the national level, analyze good practices in the world and their implementation on national and local levels, follow up on the world climate agenda, and create common platforms to bring together different views on solving social problems, among other activities.
Climate and Development Network, Uganda
A Ugandan network of Non-Governmental and Community Based Organizations providing a platform for collective action and a voice to voluntary local associations to strongly advocate for the creation of more opportunities for people and Civil Society Organization participation in the development of Uganda.
EcoCenter, Ukraine
Comprised of different groups within the town of Kharkov, including school groups, higher educational establishments and individuals in the pursuit of solutions to ecological problems. The main aim of the organization is to unite the efforts of separate ecogroups and individuals to solve ecological problems and to oversee the coordination of their activity. Works to promote volunteerism as a means of social development and responsibility.
United States Resources
National Wildlife Federation - Youth Service Action Guide
Guide contains great ideas for youth service projects in the fields of climate change and nature. Provides many examples of innovative GYS programs, however does not provide direct assistance in starting your own.
Planet Connect, a project of Classroom Earth, National Environmental Education Foundation
An online social network where high school students can learn about current environmental issues, funding opportunities, green colleges and environmental careers. Students can also share and exchange ideas about the critical role they are playing in solving today’s environmental issues.
Teens
for Planet Earth, a project of The Wildlife
Conservation Society
A social networking site for teens who want to help protect our planet. Helps them choose a project, connect with others and make a difference. Provides two guides: the “Choosing A Conservation Project Guide” allows students to find a project that fits their interests and the community’s needs. The “Building an Action Plan Guide” gives advice on how to design a successful project.
International Resources
International Institute for Environment and Development
Focused on helping local communities in developing countries combat climate change. Provides a lot of background research on climate change and methods of addressing it in developing countries.
Address: 3 Endsleigh St, London WC1H
0DD
Website: www.iied.org
Email: info@iied.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 2117
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 2826
Nicodemus
Wilderness ProjectWebsite: www.iied.org
Email: info@iied.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 2117
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 2826
Coordinates volunteer events worldwide in which youth work their communities while learning about the need to protect the environment.
Location:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Website: www.wildernessproject.org
Email: mail@wildernessproject.orgo
Website: www.wildernessproject.org
Email: mail@wildernessproject.orgo
TUNZA, United Nations Environment Program
The TUNZA (a Swahili word that means to “treat with care or affection”) Youth Strategy was conceived in 2003 to help develop activities in the areas of capacity building, environmental awareness, and information exchange, with a vision to foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens, capable of positive action.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.unep.org/Tunza
Email: children.youth@unep.org
Tel: 254 20 7623262
Fax. 254 20 7624350
Website: www.unep.org/Tunza
Email: children.youth@unep.org
Tel: 254 20 7623262
Fax. 254 20 7624350
Action Group for Renewable Energies and Sustainable Development Mozambique
Community Organization which promotes active research, adequate training and well-focused community service on energy and climate change. GED has extensive technical expertise in these areas and is an effective resource for national and local Green Youth Service Programs looking to get off the ground.
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Website: www.ged.org.mz
email: office@ged.org.mz
Fax: +258 21 486403
Website: www.ged.org.mz
email: office@ged.org.mz
Fax: +258 21 486403
Youth For Habitat, Turkey
A youth advocacy group that works to build the capacity of youth participation in our environment through partnerships among youth. They work to disseminate information from the international to the national level, analyze good practices in the world and their implementation on national and local levels, follow up on the world climate agenda, and create common platforms to bring together different views on solving social problems, among other activities.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Website: www.habitaticingenclik.org.tr/en/
Contact
Phone: +90 212 265 33 14 – 15
Website: www.habitaticingenclik.org.tr/en/
Contact
Phone: +90 212 265 33 14 – 15
Climate and Development Network, Uganda
A Ugandan network of Non-Governmental and Community Based Organizations providing a platform for collective action and a voice to voluntary local associations to strongly advocate for the creation of more opportunities for people and Civil Society Organization participation in the development of Uganda.
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Website: www.deniva.or.ug
Email: info@deniva.or.ug
Phone: +256 (0) 414 530575 / 540189
Fax: +256 (0) 414 531236
Website: www.deniva.or.ug
Email: info@deniva.or.ug
Phone: +256 (0) 414 530575 / 540189
Fax: +256 (0) 414 531236
EcoCenter, Ukraine
Comprised of different groups within the town of Kharkov, including school groups, higher educational establishments and individuals in the pursuit of solutions to ecological problems. The main aim of the organization is to unite the efforts of separate ecogroups and individuals to solve ecological problems and to oversee the coordination of their activity. Works to promote volunteerism as a means of social development and responsibility.
Location: Kharkov, Ukraine
Email: delis@skynet.kharkov.com
Tel: (0572) 44-03-47
Email: delis@skynet.kharkov.com
Tel: (0572) 44-03-47
United States Resources
National Wildlife Federation - Youth Service Action Guide
Guide contains great ideas for youth service projects in the fields of climate change and nature. Provides many examples of innovative GYS programs, however does not provide direct assistance in starting your own.
Address: 11100
Wildlife Center Dr, Reston VA 20190
W
Website: www.nyf.org/youthservice
Contact
Phone: 1-800-822-9919
Website: www.nyf.org/youthservice
Contact
Phone: 1-800-822-9919
Planet Connect, a project of Classroom Earth, National Environmental Education Foundation
An online social network where high school students can learn about current environmental issues, funding opportunities, green colleges and environmental careers. Students can also share and exchange ideas about the critical role they are playing in solving today’s environmental issues.
Website: www.planet-connect.org
Classroom Earth: www.classroomearth.org
National Environmental Education Foundation
Classroom Earth: www.classroomearth.org
National Environmental Education Foundation
Address: 4302
Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 160, Washington, DC
20008
Website: www.neefusa.org
Phone: 202- 833-2933
Fax: 202-261-6464
Website: www.neefusa.org
Phone: 202- 833-2933
Fax: 202-261-6464
A social networking site for teens who want to help protect our planet. Helps them choose a project, connect with others and make a difference. Provides two guides: the “Choosing A Conservation Project Guide” allows students to find a project that fits their interests and the community’s needs. The “Building an Action Plan Guide” gives advice on how to design a successful project.
Website: www.teens4planetearth.com
Wildlife
Conservation Society: