Our abilities as the youth may seem limited at first, but don't underestimate our potential. Small actions can make great changes!
Here are some ways to help
Participate in Tree Planting Programs
Start from scratch. Promote regrowth.
Make some changes to your lifestyle
Reduce paper consumption, make use of reusable bags, and recycle when possible
Raise social awareness
Inform and educate. User the power of technology and social media and spread the word!
Engage in Politics
Propose a law requiring high school students to plant at least 10 trees before graduation.
Join environmental organizations
There are tons out there with various advocacies. Research more and join forces!
Some organizations you can join
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.
Forest Foundation Philippines
Forest Foundation Philippines is a non-profit organization that provides grants to organizations that empower the people to protect the forests. Bonded by a mutual affinity for the protection of the country’s lush forests, the Forest Foundation Philippines was established in 2002 under two bilateral agreements between the governments of the United States of America and the Philippines through the US Tropical Forest Conservation Act (TFCA).
Conservation International
Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate. CI's work focuses on science, policy, and partnership with businesses and communities.
Haribon Foundation
The Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Inc., simply known as Haribon Foundation, is a nature conservation organization in the Philippines. The name "Haribon" is a reference to the Philippine eagle. The group was founded in 1972 as a bird-watching society.
Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-governmental organization based in New York City and Amsterdam, with offices throughout the world, it operates in more than 60 countries. It was founded in 1987 by Daniel Katz, who serves on its board of directors, and is currently led by CEO Han de Groot.
Amazon Watch
Amazon Watch is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996, and based in Oakland, California, it works to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin.
Trees for the Future
In the early 1970’s, Dave and Grace Deppner served as volunteers in the Philippines, where they witnessed the human tragedy brought on by illegal logging and unsustainable land management systems. The Deppners found a way to offer hope. They revitalized lands by providing farmers with tree seeds, technical training, and on-site planning assistance.
On August 14, 1989, Trees for the Future was incorporated as a public charity. Since then Trees has planted over 115 million trees in dozens of countries and revitalized hundreds of thousands of acres of soil while changing people’s lives forever.