Youth Conservation Action Network
Inspires youth to engage in conservation, collaborate with communities, and create a sustainable future
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Earth Educators Fellowship
District
Nilgiris
States
Tamil Nadu
The Earth Educators Fellowship brings together 30 passionate individuals - young volunteers, grassroots conservationists, and dedicated schoolteachers - who share a love for nature education. Together, they embark on an 11-month journey to explore the wonders of the natural world, while also creating immersive learning experiences for students. This fellowship enables them to develop essential skills, forge connections, and foster a community dedicated to making a positive environmental impact within their local area.
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Nature Quest @ Rivendell
District
Nilgiris
States
Tamil Nadu
Nature Quest @ Rivendell is a nature-centric space and community learning centre located in Hulical, Nilgiris, India. Nestled amidst the woods, with a picturesque view of the Western Ghats Mountains, it offers families an opportunity to reconnect with nature and allows children to delve into the marvels of the natural world. By spreading joy and facilitating self-reflection, it aims to instil a deep appreciation for nature in young hearts.
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Earth Authors Programme
District
Nilgiris
States
Tamil Nadu
Earth Authors is a unique mentoring programme in collaboration with the Cogitation Club. It provides middle school students with a one-year opportunity to create children's books based on their conscious exploration of the natural world. Through this process, they gain awareness of environmental challenges like the climate crisis and learn about solutions such as ecosystem restoration and food security. The students' expressions, including writings, artwork, and discussions, are documented to preserve their experiences. Each participant writes, illustrates, and publishes a storybook, contributing to environmental causes.
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About
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Headquarters
Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu
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Since
2018
Impact
The Youth Conservation Action Network has made an impact by training 13 fellows across 9 states, conducting 200 eco-club sessions in schools, and introducing 1635 students to the wonders of nature, nurturing a generation of young environmentalists.
Vision and Mission
YouCAN's vision is to create 13 million young environmentalists in the next 25 years working on conservation from home, with local governments and communities to protect the natural world and improve our planet's health.
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