“We’re frustrated at a lack of urgency”: Annie’s experience at the European Youth Event Venturer Stories “We’re frustrated at a lack of urgency”: Annie’s experience at the European Youth Event After attending Strasbourg's European Youth Event as a delegate, Annie reflects on her experience meeting climate policy makers. Raleigh young…wpengineOctober 29, 2021
Kathmandu Recycles: Meet the young people fighting plastic pollution in Nepal Venturer Stories Kathmandu Recycles: Meet the young people fighting plastic pollution in Nepal Young people in Nepal's capital city are saying Action Not Excuses through their campaign, Kathmandu Recycles, to beat the plastic…wpengineJune 3, 2021
Elibarick’s story: Learning about climate change wasn’t a choice for me. It was a reality. Venturer Stories Elibarick’s story: Learning about climate change wasn’t a choice for me. It was a reality. Elibarick, 25, is an environmental activist from Tanzania driven to tackle the negative impacts of deforestation. Learning about climate change…wpengineMarch 27, 2021
“Our rural youth are the first generation to start green businesses”: Anu’s story Venturer Stories “Our rural youth are the first generation to start green businesses”: Anu’s story Anu, 24, from Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, is working with Urban Nomads campaign to provide opportunities for rural living young people.…wpengineMarch 25, 2021
“The challenge of COVID will go. But the problem of plastic will remain”: Bidhya’s story Venturer Stories “The challenge of COVID will go. But the problem of plastic will remain”: Bidhya’s story Bidhya, 28, is passionate about plastic, or more specifically, reducing plastic. She's working with Kathmandu Recycles to do this in…wpengineMarch 24, 2021
“I was inspired by others. Now I’m inspiring others”: Emmelynn’s story Venturer Stories “I was inspired by others. Now I’m inspiring others”: Emmelynn’s story Emmelynn, 25, from Malaysia, is using open-source designs to produce 3D-printed limbs from recycled plastics to build an inclusive future.…wpengineMarch 23, 2021
“The pandemic’s not going away. But our health and planet are connected”: Fernando’s story Venturer Stories “The pandemic’s not going away. But our health and planet are connected”: Fernando’s story An agronomy graduate raised in the countryside, Fernando is using his knowledge of rural life to support young people to…wpengineMarch 22, 2021
The role of Women in a Joint Working Group Venturer Stories The role of Women in a Joint Working Group Meet Jane, a member of the Joint Working Group in her community. She is passionate about community development and leadership.…wpengineOctober 22, 2020
What my time in Costa Rica taught me about “the new normal” Costa RicaVenturer Stories What my time in Costa Rica taught me about “the new normal” “The new normal” seems to be the saying of the moment to describe what we’re all experiencing together. I am…wpengineJuly 28, 2020
Why I think young people’s voices should be heard Venturer Stories Why I think young people’s voices should be heard “Young people are the leaders of today and tomorrow’’ This quote reminds me of how much we can do for…wpengineJuly 15, 2020