May 13, 2025–Save the Children has launched a powerful new report, Born into the Climate Crisis 2: An Unprecedented Life – Protecting Children’s Rights in a Changing Climate, produced in collaboration with leading climate scientists from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Children and young people are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis Haruka, 16, whose poem is … Read more
Students Create Their Own Wish Trees, Inspired by Beloved Children’s Book Even with all the challenges in the world today, the future shines brilliantly when you see the creativity and hope reflected in these school projects! Students at a Toronto school took part in a ChariTree Foundation environmental education project inspired by the nonfiction children’s tree planting … Read more
For immediate release. Le français suit. Unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories [OTTAWA], 24 March 2025: As a federal election kicks off, civil society groups from coast to coast are calling on parties not to sacrifice Canada’s climate progress to Donald Trump’s destructive agenda. In the face of the trade war, protecting Canadians from the human and … Read more
Make a Wish for the Planet is an inspiring activity that encourages children and youth to reflect on their hopes for the planet and express their vision for a better future. Participants can write or draw their wishes for the world—whether it’s a cleaner environment, kindness between people, protecting wildlife, or solutions to climate change—on biodegradable … Read more
We’re so excited to share that this special Parenting through Eco Crisis edition will include ideas for outdoor learning, creative ways to connect kids with nature, and simple tips for embracing sustainable living as a family. 💚🌎 Stay tuned — we can’t wait for you to read it!
This International Women’s Day, we unite to celebrate the extraordinary women of the Women for Nature community. 03/06/2025 As the Honourary Chair for Women for Nature, the Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez shares, “It fills me with great hope and joy to witness young people stepping up as leaders in their communities to support and restore … Read more
Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant! “Young people have the power to ignite change. When they take action and advocate for the environment, they inspire a movement of hope, creating a brighter future for everyone.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, founder of The ChariTree Foundation, is a ‘Women for Nature’ member and an award-winning advocate … Read more
Kids Turning the Tide to Help the Planet—And Having Fun Doing It! (By climate journalist and founder of The ChariTree Foundation, Andrea Koehle Jones.) There’s no place like the beach, but you might not realize how much fun a beach clean-up party can be—until now. You’ll be amazed at all the garbage that can wash … Read more
Nature is closer than you think! The ChariTree Foundation inspires a love for nature by supporting environmental education programs for children and teens across Canada. One of these is Nature Canada’s national NatureHood program, a transformative initiative that brings nature closer to home, breaking down barriers like cost, distance, and unequal access to green spaces … Read more
“Just as we can’t negotiate with the climate, we cannot negotiate with the future of our children. COP29 has failed children everywhere, with those in the Global South facing the gravest consequences. In moments as disheartening as this, I encourage kids not to lose hope—there are extraordinary people working tirelessly behind the scenes, committed to … Read more