Growing up in Israel, I had a really deep connection to the land. I think of sand on the Mediterranean beaches and the olive trees near the Moshav where I grew up. It played a really big part in building my connection to nature and the natural world.
My mission with Planet Youth Project is to teach young kids about climate change through an empowering lens and provide them with the tools to build lifelong sustainable habits. We partner with schools in the Seattle area to implement our developed curriculum through classroom presentations, school assemblies, STEM nights and more. We also run free summer camps and after-school programs. I’m really proud of how far this program has come and how much we’ve grown with our reach. We have over 50 youth volunteers and we’ve reached thousands of students with hands-on experiential learning.