Welcome to the Earth Guardians channel! We feature videos from inspiring young Indigenous leaders who attended our 2024 Indigenous Youth Initiative (IYI) Training. Guided by expert mentors, these trainees amplify native voices and leadership, centering traditional practices to address pressing global issues and climate injustices.

Driven by a passion for justice, these IYI Crew members develop skills as frontline activists and change-makers. They aim to shape a future rooted in Indigenous values, restoring respect for Earth and cultural heritage. Join the movement: subscribe, take action, and learn more at www.earthguardians.org.

Welcome to the Earth Guardians channel! We feature videos from inspiring young Indigenous leaders who attended our 2024 Indigenous Youth Initiative (IYI) Training. Guided by experts like Heather Milton-Lightening, Teena Pugliese, and Alethea Phillips, these trainees amplify native voices and leadership, centering traditional practices to address global issues and climate injustices.

Driven by a passion for justice, these IYI Crew members develop skills as frontline activists and change-makers. They aim to shape a future rooted in Indigenous values and stewardship, restoring respect for Earth and cultural heritage.

Inspired? Subscribe and learn more at our website: earthguardians.org. Join the movement to foster a sustainable and just future for all.

Welcome to the Earth Guardians channel! We feature videos from inspiring young Indigenous leaders who attended our 2024 Indigenous Youth Initiative (IYI) Training. Guided by mentors like Heather Milton-Lightening, Teena Pugliese, & Alethea Phillips, these leaders amplify native voices and traditional practices to address pressing global issues and climate injustices.

Driven by a passion for justice, these IYI Crew members are frontline activists and change-makers, shaping a future rooted in Indigenous values and Earth stewardship. Feel inspired? Subscribe now and learn more at our website: www.earthguardians.org. Join us in fostering a sustainable and just future.

Earth Guardians is dedicated to global forest conservation, restoring critical ecosystems since 2015. Our latest project in Tagba, Togo, aims to reforest 10 hectares with 20,000 trees. Beyond planting, we empower Indigenous communities, safeguard biodiversity, and combat climate change for a brighter future.

A grant from The World Rainforest Fund will match donations up to $10,000 for our Tagba efforts. Help us double our impact and plant hope for future generations. Donate today at gofundme.com/f/earth-guardians-togo-reforestation. Learn more or become an Earth Guardian at earthguardians.org.

Earth Guardians empowers youth to turn ideas into reality. Through our global network of youth-led Crews and micro-funding Project Grants, we help visions come alive. Rena's inspiring journey is just one example; you can make a difference too!

The 2024 Project Grants are proudly sponsored by Coachtopia.

Ready to transform your ideas? Learn about Crews or apply for a 2024 project grant here.

Western North Carolina faces unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Helene. Thousands are without basic services, and the body count is rising. Community support is vital as we navigate these challenges.

This disaster highlights the urgent need to address climate change, capitalism, and colonization for future generations. Please continue to support our GoFundMe, which aids underserved communities through mutual aid. Your donations and sharing mean everything to us.

Slam Dunkley, an Earth Guardians board member, recently delivered a law school graduation speech. He highlighted societal hypocrisy and the need for young leaders to maintain optimism for a radically different future.

Born in France, of Jamaican and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape descent, Slam boasts a distinguished academic and legal career. A Division 1 Rower, he earned multiple degrees and, in law school, led student associations and wrote an award-winning paper on Indian Water rights. He will continue his legal education at UCLA.

As an Earth Guardians board member, Slam empowers diverse youth to lead on climate issues. Join him in making positive change. Start your activism with Earth Guardians at www.earthguardians.org.

Western North Carolina faces unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Helene. Basic services are scarce, and the rising body count is overwhelming. We are sustained by community support, but the long-term impact, linked to climate change and systemic issues, demands broader attention and change for future generations.

Your continued support is crucial. Thank you to everyone who has donated to our GoFundMe; all contributions aid mutual aid organizations serving underserved communities. Please keep donating, sharing, and spreading the word to help us rebuild and advocate for a better future.

Western North Carolina is grappling with unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Helene. Many still lack basic services like water, power, and internet, making recovery incredibly difficult. The rising body count, potentially in the thousands, adds to our community's overwhelming grief and hardship.

Your continued love and support are vital. Please don't forget us; keep discussing this disaster, which highlights critical issues like climate change and systemic inequalities. We must collectively work towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

Thank you for all GoFundMe donations. Contributions directly support mutual aid organizations assisting underserved communities here. Please continue to donate, share, and spread the word; your solidarity means everything.

Explore our latest documentary showcasing Earth Guardians' global mission to restore critical forest ecosystems. Since 2015, we've protected forests worldwide, now focusing on reforesting 10 hectares with 20,000 trees in Tagba, Togo. Beyond planting, our efforts empower Indigenous communities, safeguard biodiversity, and combat climate change for a brighter future.

Help us double our impact! The World Rainforest Fund will match donations up to $10,000 for our Tagba project. Donate today and join us in planting hope for generations to come: GoFundMe. Learn more or become an Earth Guardian: Earth Guardians.

Indigenous youth are shaping a brighter future. Earth Guardians' Indigenous Youth Leadership Initiative Training explored "What If Indigenous Futures THRIVED?" Participants envisioned Indigenous Futurisms, blending traditional wisdom with modern solutions for climate resilience, environmental justice, and an equitable, regenerative future.

This vision is a call to action. These young leaders advocate for cultural reclamation, sovereignty, and self-determination, building ethical and sustainable futures for their communities and beyond. Earth Guardians' Initiative proves diverse, intergenerational leadership drives meaningful change.

Inspired by these changemakers? Join the movement by engaging in Earth Guardians programs or donating today at www.earthguardians.org.

Earth Guardians and CREDO Mobile present a video highlighting CREDO's over $100 million in donations to environmental and social justice nonprofits, including Earth Guardians. Since 2017, CREDO has supported Earth Guardians' youth-led climate initiatives and global justice efforts.

The video features Kellie Berns, Earth Guardians' Global Program Director, discussing CREDO's tangible impact on their programs and operations.

Watch the video to learn how you can make a difference. Support Earth Guardians by switching to CREDO Mobile, turning your phone bill into a force for good, or by joining and donating to our movement. Together, we can protect our planet and empower future leaders.

On November 18, WECAN hosted a COP29 press conference where women leaders advocated for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition. Speakers emphasized the importance of climate finance for equitable solutions and accountability, also highlighting efforts for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The panel featured Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (Indigenous Climate Action), Dr. Amiera Sawas (Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN).

WECAN organized a COP29 press conference featuring Brazilian Indigenous women leaders. They advocated for Indigenous rights, forest and water protection, community well-being, and global climate action, with a focus on the path to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Speakers included Puyr Tembé, Concita Sôpré, and Lucimara Patté, all co-founders of Ancestral Indigenous Women Warriors (ANMIGA). Moderated by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN), the event highlighted the critical role of Indigenous women in safeguarding Amazonian biodiversity and connected biomes.

On November 16, WECAN hosted a COP29 Press Conference, advocating a new legal and economic framework based on living in balance with Earth's natural systems. Prominent speakers discussed the Rights of Nature movement, highlighting its potential as a systemic framework for defending biodiversity, communities, and the climate.

WECAN presented "A Global Initiative for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature," outlining a strategy for national and subnational governments to adopt this declaration. To learn more about this vital initiative, please visit: wecaninternational.org/ron-declaration

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and gender-diverse leaders' solutions.

Amidst escalating climate crisis and social inequities, these leaders demand bold systems change and transformational leadership. They champion solutions for food sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and a Just Transition, challenging governments and corporations to end extractive practices and declare a climate emergency. Their fight for Mother Earth is unwavering.

On November 4, 2021, Indigenous women leaders united at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to issue an urgent call to action for the Amazon in crisis. Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International, they advocated for Indigenous rights and the protection of forests, water, communities, and the global climate.

Speakers highlighted the devastating impacts of climate change, extractive industries, and agri-business in the Amazon. They underscored the critical importance of Indigenous rights as a vital climate solution.

A COP26 press conference on November 9, 2021, focused on "Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal."

The event featured speakers including Santra Denis from the Miami Workers Center, Frances Roberts-Gregory (Feminist Activist, Academic, and Scholar), Jacqui Patterson of The Chisholm Legacy Project, and Mara Dolan from WEDO. Osprey Orielle Lake and Katherine Quaid represented WECAN.

These experts shared insights on advancing a feminist approach to climate action and social justice.

On November 5, 2021, WECAN and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) co-hosted a COP26 press conference. They reported on the recent Rights of Nature Tribunal, held parallel to the summit, which focused on systemic change in climate solutions.

The Tribunal heard two cases, notably one concerning climate change and the Amazon rainforest. Presenters included Tribunal Judges: Lisa Mead (Earth Law Alliance), Atossa Soltani (Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative), Pablo Solón (Former UN Ambassador for Bolivia), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN International).

Watch and share the WECAN Press Conference from COP26 in Glasgow, titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change." This vital discussion highlights the critical role of women in addressing climate change.

The conference featured powerful voices from global climate justice leaders. Speakers included Sostine Namanya (Gender & Food Security Officer, NAPE, Uganda), Sonia Guajajara (Executive Coordinator, APIB, Brazilian Amazon), Casey Camp-Horinek (Environmental Ambassador and WECAN Board Member, USA), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Executive Director, WECAN International, USA).