What We Do & Our Impact
Five pillars driving planetary health forward
1. Learn & Share
We raise awareness and understanding through talks, campaigns, teach-ins, webinars, and accessible learning resources that make planetary health understandable and relevant.
Impact Goals
- Reach 100,000 youth educating about planetary health in the next three years
- Engage new audiences across underrepresented regions
2. Train & Build Capacity
We organize training sessions, skill-building workshops, mentorship opportunities, and project incubators to strengthen youth leadership in planetary health.
Impact Goals
- Develop a global pipeline of youth planetary health leaders
- Launch project incubators across multiple regions
3. Lead & Act
We design and implement active leadership opportunities and youth-led initiatives in the planetary health field to emphasize the connection between planet's health and human's well-being, while encouraging action toward a sustainable future.
Impact Goals
- Launch youth-led projects across multiple regions
- Establish a global working group on eco-anxiety to address mental health and climate distress
4. Clubs & Systems
We support planetary health clubs within high schools and universities, collaborating with educators and communities to integrate planetary health into school life and local decision-making.
Impact Goals
- Build a global network of planetary health clubs
- Integrate planetary health into formal and informal education systems
Youth for Planetary Health — Fredericksburg, VA
A student-led club at a local high school bringing environmental awareness and public health advocacy to the forefront. Led by President Vildan Soguktas, VP Brianna Quinn, and Social Media Coordinator Aniya Douglas, the club organizes educational events, webinars, and outreach to help students understand how environmental issues directly impact human health.
Their initiatives include a "Sustainable Swap" Earth Day project, planting native pollinator-friendly plants on campus, partnering with elementary schools to teach younger students, and sharing climate career opportunities with members. They also run educational reels, infographics, mini podcasts, and student street interviews on social media.
Read the full story5. Grow the Network
We mobilize youth ambassadors and partners to expand Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) membership across regions, especially the countries where no PHA members exist.
Impact Goals
- Involve non-profit organizations from 30 new countries in the planetary health movement and the Planetary Health Alliance
Help us reach our impact goals
Every voice, every action, every member brings us closer to a healthier planet.