Participants who joined the program will work towards the following outcomes:

Gain an understanding of the most pressing environmental issues impacting their communities and the planet.
Develop personal and civic efficacy, as well as key social connections to support environmental actions.

The following environmental literacy, leadership, and civic engagement topics will be addressed:

Myanmar and Southeast Asia Regional Environmental Overview
Circular Economy
Conservation
Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, and Climate Mitigation
Plastic and Air Pollution
Leadership
Social Innovation & Transformative Action
Civic Engagement
Environmental Movement Building
Stakeholders and Systems

We will also plan to arrange several non-mandatory group calls for those who would like to interact with their peers and program leadership.

The target audience: youth aged 17- 23, though the upper age range is flexible.

Key requirements:

Ability to commit to 1-2 hours per day to complete course readings, videos, and assignments.
Internet access and the ability to access course content.
Strong English language skills.
Demonstrated interest in addressing environmental challenges.
Demonstrated interest in being a thoughtful member of our program and commitment to completing the program content.

Special note: the program leadership, inside and outside of Myanmar, are committed to working with all participants to continue learning opportunities for youth leaders despite the tragic events since February 1st. To this end, we will be supportive, flexible, and understanding of all participants’ needs and seek to accommodate as many individual circumstances as necessary to help them complete the course.

2020 Community Impact Report

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