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Inspiring Change, One Young Leader at a Time!
Inspiring the
Next Generation!
Our Young Planet Leaders are a global community of inspiring young minds, united by a common goal: to create a sustainable future. From the depths of our oceans to the heights of our forests, our young leaders are taking action. They’re developing innovative solutions, from apps that detect wildfires to community gardens that nourish their neighborhoods.
Join us as we celebrate their incredible achievements and inspire the next generation of change-makers.
Our Young Planet Leaders Are Making A Global Impact!
“Being chosen as a Young Planet Leaders has been a cornerstone in my success as a young environmental activist and the success of my organization, Seeds of Hope. The funding and support I received from Young Planet Leaders have helped me expand my organization and impact hundreds of more community members. It has also allowed me to connect with a robust network of other youth, inspiring me to work even harder. Young Planet Leaders’ dedication to providing unwavering support and empowering young environmental leaders has strengthened collaboration, empowered global voices, and driven impactful environmental action worldwide. I couldn’t imagine a better, more uplifting organization!”
– Aarin Bothra – July 2024 YPL
Community Spotlights
Nathaniel Molang
Nathaniel Molang is an Architectural Design student and a passionate changemaker dedicated to addressing climate action and environmental sustainability. As a member of KidsRights International in the Netherlands, Nathaniel collaborates with like-minded individuals to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly climate change initiatives. Nathaniel‘s efforts include leading student union policies, spearheading the “Operation Keep the School Clean and Green” campaign, and volunteering with EcoLearning Together to promote climate action in rural schools. As a team leader for the Hult Prize competition, Nathanieldeveloped the project “R3 Community” (Reuse, Recycle, Reduce) and organized waste bin distributions to schools and businesses. Nathaniel has also empowered over 1,000 youth to take meaningful climate action and founded the Young Changemakers Network, a youth-led organization that teaches SDGs and promotes environmental restoration.
Bernice Deng
Bernice is a student passionate about environmentalism, education, and creating change. Through her youth advocacy work, she aims to impact and create change in her community. She is part of Inspirate Earth, which aims to re-imagine climate education. Recently, she hosted an environmental-focused summer camp with another member from Inspirate Earth to inspire and educate middle-high schoolers about these crucial topics. Bernice is also honored to be a Director of Climate Cardinals, the largest youth-led climate organization aiming to translate climate change materials.
Besides her work with climate organizations, Bernice produces climate content for climate activists with a 50K following newsletter on climate and social opportunities, daily content of sustainability news, and more.
Anirudh Rao
Anirudh is an inventor of an early tornado warning system and works with NOAA to test his product in real fields. He is also a facilitator of the Global Kindness to Earth Essay contest for the Children’s Kindness Network. At 12 years old, he conducts workshops on science, history and culture in after school clubs, local museums and in rural schools. Recently, he sat down for an interview with Jennifer Hudson to discuss his tornado warning invention.
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