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Walking the Talk: Truth Behind Institutions Claiming to Help Girls Within Sub-Saharan Africa
Four years ago today — International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, 2018 — is what comes to mind for me as I prepare to share my story. As a now 19-year-old young woman, who has seen a…
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Inspiring Next Gen Advocates at 2022 Reef Futures Conference
On the 25th of September, together with 3 other youths from around the world, I had the opportunity to speak on the Reef Futures panel hosted by International Coral Reef Initiative. There we shared…
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H2OO Co-Founders Make Waves at the UN Ocean Conference 2022
“In June of this year, I along with my sibling and co-founder of Heirs To Our Ocean went to Lisbon, Portugal, to attend and speak at the UN Ocean Conference. However, what I discovered as we…
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H2OO Palau Hosts “Rebirth Our Paradise” for Earth Day 2022
On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, H2OO Palau hosted the “Rebirth Our Paradise” activity in partnership with Melekeok State, Ngardok Nature Reserve, and the Ngiwal State Rangers. The activity, led by 3…
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UN Ocean Decade “A Brave New Ocean” Includes H2OO Youth’s Powerful Words
I am Catarina Lorenzo, 14 years old and from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. I am a surfer, climate activist, and an Heir of Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO). On June 8, 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to…
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H2OO RAISE Initiative Takes Bold Action Toward “Regeneration for the Next Generation”
“Our RAISE initiative released a research-backed paper ‘Regeneration for the Next Generation‘ this fall and developed their 2022–2023 strategic plan informed…
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In Kampala Uganda H2OO Youth Address Food Insecurity, Forced Child Marriages and the Climate Crisis
With the climate crisis came unpredictable weather, hunger and forced-child marriages in Uganda and beyond, but the youth leaders in the H2OO Kampala Uganda chapter found a solution and are forging a…
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H2OO Established as Non-Profit Organization in Palau!
In 2021, Heirs to Our Ocean (H2OO) Palau established its own non-profit organization — H2OO Palau NGO! Despite all the challenges we faced with Covid-19 we managed to create this hub to use the…
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Kentucky H2OO Youth Leaders Help Pass Joint Resolution to Tackle E-Waste Polluting Waterways!
The Kentucky Heirs had an impactful 2021 year working on and helping pass KY HJR11, organizing several local creek sweeps, setting up E-waste drives at local schools and throughout the community, and…
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Lagos Nigeria H2OO Youth Leaders Work to Eliminate Plastic Pollution and More in 2021
Youth leaders from the Lagos Nigeria Chapter had an eventful year participating in skill-building opportunities and brand audit campaigns working to hold top polluters accountable for their waste. By…
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H2OO Global Youth Leaders Speak at Taiwan Ocean Youth Leadership Camp
I believe engagement in youth leadership summits, especially virtual ones, is crucial to developing close-knit connections with other like-minded, passionate youth. This summer, I, along with fellow…
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Global H2OO Youth Investigate Corporate Plastic Pollution Crimes
Insight from two Heirs To Our Ocean youth leaders who served on the organizing committee for youth-created and youth-led Operation…
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Testimonial Christine
The Hill Days organized by the U.S. Youth Advisory Committee for the UN Ocean Decade …
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Testimonial Shay
I grew up on the coast of Northern California and have seen firsthand how contaminated water harms…
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Testimonial Luz
When I first arrived at Bioneers, I saw many young people that care about the environment…
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Testimonial Madyson
Heirs To Our Ocean UN Ocean Decade Youth Summit allowed me to network and hear from people around the world…
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Testimonial Miguel 2021
I’ve been a part of Heirs To our Oceans for five years. I was in seventh grade when I first joined…
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Testimonial Miguel 2019
My participation in this conference has helped me as an indigenous youth…
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Testimonial Pierre
The world is an ocean of opportunities! SEAL 2019 has been an amazing human experience…
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Testimonial Raina
In its dedication to supporting young people, H2OO always puts youth at the center…
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Testimonial Samuela
Participating in the 1st Cohort of the US YAC was a truly incredible opportunity. I felt I was able to take action on issues that…
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Testimonial Shiv
It’s a common saying that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. I disagree. Youth are …
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Testimonial Sophie
I had the remarkable opportunity to attend 2018’s Global Climate Action Summit..
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Testimonial Camilla
My experience at SEAL 2022 was full of educational and personal enrichment. I loved …
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