Earth Guardians is a revolutionary environmental nonprofit that provides youth with the resources and training needed to create anti-racist, anti-colonialist environmental and climate-oriented projects and campaigns that make a real difference locally, nationally, and internationally. Get involved in the movement, connect with your people, and become an Earth Guardian.
Our main program, the heartbeat of our organization, is our Crews.
Crews are chapters led by youth aged 13-30 globally.
They work locally to address climate and environmental degradation affecting their communities while influencing the global climate movement as a whole.
Cultivate agency, build community, & take direct action with Crews.
Location(s)
Schedule
- Year-round
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Crew members can be any age and live in any location around the world.
Deadline
- Rolling
Application or Entry Requirements
- Submit a sign-up form
- Complete an onboarding Zoom call
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
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Earth Guardians is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, who was 13 years old at the time. This youth-led group has gained recognition for its active involvement in the global environmental movement. Earth Guardians focuses on empowering young activists to advocate for environmental and climate justice through various initiatives, including legal actions, climate strikes, and community projects. Their work emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in addressing climate change and advocating for sustainability.
