What can $700 worth of solar lamps do for a school that’s been on its own since 1999? Meet Rexly, once a student reading by kerosene light — now the reason a whole new generation of children study after sundown, and how he partnered with GYCAF to make that happen.
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Owanga Solar’s journey received an early boost through a GYCAF grant — a relatively small but strategically significant investment in the hundreds to thousands of dollars range. It wasn’t the size of the grant that mattered. It was what the team chose to do with it.
POWERING AFRICA: How Owanga Solar Is Redefining Energy Access in the DRC Read Post »
The Community Garden project by Generacion por el Desarrollo, positively impacts more than 100 children and their families by reducing river pollution, improving water quality, restoring mangroves,
Transforming RÃo Salado: Community Gardening and Waste Reduction Read Post »
Name of Organization:Â Youth for Good Nepal Region:Â South Asia Country: Nepal Project Category: Nature-based Solutions Funding Size: USD 500.00 Project Description: This project addresses the intertwined challenges of environmental degradation and socio-economic marginalization within the indigenous Chepang community in Benighat Rorang, Nepal. We aim to restore degraded ecosystems by planting 250 native Chiuri trees (Diploknema butyracea),
Youth-led Agroforestry in Nepal: Reviving the Chiuri Tree Read Post »
Located in the drought-prone Uluguru foothills of Tanzania, this youth-led initiative directly addresses the twin crises of water scarcity and food insecurity. Kilimo Smart Initiative (KSI) is constructing essential water infrastructure including a protected spring and rainwater harvesting system to serve the community.
Empowering Communities: Climate-Smart Farming in Tanzania Read Post »
The Uru Uru Lake Restoration Project is an Indigenous women- and youth-led initiative focused on restoring the heavily contaminated Lake Uru Uru in Bolivia. The project integrates Indigenous ecological knowledge with nature-based and community-driven solutions to address pollution caused by mining runoff, urban waste, and ecosystem degradation
Reviving Uru Uru Lake: A Path to Environmental Justice Read Post »
In 2020, a young engineer studying sustainabledevelopment and climate change discovered areality he could not ignore; the system ofdonations for the ollas comunes, whichoperates in Peru as emergency food support,was broken. Despite good will, donations didnot reach those who needed them most, andmany communities remained invisible, withoutregistration or resources. In other words, food was delivered,
Fighting Hunger with Sustainability x Ollas Sostenibles Read Post »
Nestled in the vibrant city of Bukavu, surrounded by the breathtaking Lake Kivu and lush landscapes, I grew up witnessing both the beauty and challenges of our environment. Agriculture was the backbone of our community, a source of sustenance and resilience. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s. Yet,
From Soil to Hope x Kilimo Green Farm Read Post »
After receiving numerous applications from around the world, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Youth Climate Stories winners. Throughout the week we will spotlight each individual winner to give you a chance to get to know their stories better and appreciate the amazing work they are doing to advance climate action. As an award,
