Links - Environment
4REAL
http://www.4real.comThis online community unites people of all ages interested in culture, art and creating social change.
8 Goals for a better world
http://8goals.ca/site/about_usA site dedicated to eradicating poverty by keeping 8 goals in mind. A powerful website which details how you can get involved in this campaign to fulfill its mission.
Ashoka Canada
http://www.ashoka.orgAshoka is the global association of the world's leading entrepreneurs.
Challenge Your World
http://www.challengeyourworld.comIt works to strengthen movements for social justice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and globally.
CIDA Youth Zone
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/youthzoneThe Canadian government's official international development site for youth! Let CIDA's tools and programs guide you to becoming a more active global citizen.
Do Something
http://www.dosomething.orgThis US-based do-good organization knows that young people are making a difference: you see the need to act, you believe in yourself to get results, and you act!
Enviro Youth Leaders
http://enviroyouthleaders.blogspot.comEnviroYouth is a repository for announcements related to youth leadership in environmental and sustainability leadership issues in the Yukon.
Environmental Youth Alliance
http://www.eya.caEYA is a local Vancouver, youth-driven non-profit dedicated to the health of our urban environment, the planet, and its people.
Equal Voice
http://www.equalvoice.caEqual Voice is a multi-partisan non-profit dedicated to promoting the election of more women to all levels of Canadian government.
Everyday Activist
http://www.everydayactivist.comThis site offers simple tips for parents, kids, teachers and companies on how to reduce environmental impact.
Framework Foundation
http://frameworkfoundation.caFramework brings people to causes and causes to people while encouraging Canadians to be strategic with how they give their time and money.
Global Knowledge Partnership
http://www.globalknowledge.orgGKP brings together the public and private sectors and civil society organisations to share knowledge and build partnerships in knowledge and ICT for development.
Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance
http://www.civicaction.caThis coalition of civic leaders works with community partners and government to address Toronto's future challenges like housing and the economy.
Jane Goodall Foundation
http://www.janegoodall.caThe Jane Goodall Institute of Canada supports wildlife research, education and conservation, and promotes informed and compassionate environmental action.
Ookpik
http://www.ookpik.orgA site designed by youth for youth. Ookpik is a gateway to Arctic networks, events, knowledge and more!
Reboot Alberta
http://rebootalberta.wordpress.comReboot Alberta is a progressive blog that provides a forum for the discussion and exploration of Alberta's new political compass.
Rooftop Gardens
http://www.rooftopgardens.caRooftop Gardens empowers city dwellers in Montreal and worldwide to produce their own food while greening their communities.
Santropol Roulant (The Living Labs Project)
http://www.santropolroulant.org/2009/E-livinglabs.htmFounded and run by young Montrealers, Santropol Roulant uses food as a vehicle to build bridges between people and strengthen the local community.
Save our Democracy Meetups
http://saveourdemocracy.meetup.comMeet other local citizens to discuss election issues, screen potential candidates, hold unity caucuses to support national & congressional candidates and more.
Sierra Youth Coalition
http://www.syc-cjs.orgThe SYC is the youth-run branch of the Sierra Club of Canada that serves as an action centre for youth concerned about the environment.
Social Vibe
http://www.socialvibe.comSocial Vibe is the leading social media utility connecting people with brands, empowering them to engage with sponsors and share branded content with their social graph to benefit a cause of their choice.
Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
http://www.spiritbearyouth.orgThis BC conservative organization advocates for the protection of Spirit Bears in BC forests.
Spread the Net
http://www.spreadthenet.orgSpread the Net was born in 2006 and aims at spreading awareness and curbing the spread of malaria by providing bednets to African families.
Students on Ice
http://www.studentsonice.comThis award-winning organization offers expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic to provide students, educators, and scientists with educational opportunities.
Students Without Borders
http://www.studentswithoutborders.caStudents Without Borders is a WUSC project that give Canadian University students the chance to learn and volunteer in Asia, Africa and South America.
Take Part
http://www.takepart.comTake Part is a great resources for social, environmental, health and political issues. It regroups a blog, an online community, and opportunities for action.
Taking IT Global
http://www.tigweb.orgTIG enables collaborative learning by providing youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections, and participation in decision-making.
The Big Time Out
http://thebigtimeout.comA music festival taking place in British Columbia during August.
The Otesha Project
http://www.otesha.caOtesha is a youth-led organization that mobilizes and equips Canadians to make global changes, individually and collectively.
Tohu
http://www.tohu.ca/en/La TOHU is a non-profit with an exciting tri-partite mission involving circus arts, environmental protection and community revitalization.
Townshippers Association
http://www.townshippers.qc.caThis association strengthens and promotes the interests of the English speaking community, and encourages their participation in the community at large.
Townships Youth Link
http://www.youthtownships.caTownships Youth Link addresses youth needs and issues through awards, symposiums, showcasing innovation and advertising career opportunities.
YMCA
http://www.ymca.caThe YMCA is dedicated to individual and community health, serving people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with programs tailored to the needs of their communities.
Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program
http://www.minesactioncanada.org/youthThis program provides education and support to youth working towards eliminating landmines and helping their victims.
Youth On Board
http://www.youthonboard.orgThis American organization seeks to build mutual respect and intergenerational collaboration for social change.
