by Amelia Lorrey | May 12, 2023 | Changemaker Of The Week
Ruby Reid was an environmentalist from an early age, but she never expected to become a double climate refugee. “I’ve been concerned about climate change since I was a tiny kid. I had the book 50 Things Kids Can Do to Save the World and I did all of them.” As an...
by Amelia Lorrey | Dec 16, 2022 | Changemaker Of The Week
It is impossible not to feel inspired when speaking with Violet Matiru. The dedication that Violet brings to her work connecting youth to the natural world shines through in her words and demeanor. “I’m very passionate about young people. I care about young people...
by Amelia Lorrey | Oct 21, 2022 | Changemaker Of The Week
Emmanuel Nuvalga knew from an early age not to take education for granted. Throughout his school years he faced challenges – from starting primary school later than his peers to difficulty accessing books and materials. He soon realized that he was not the only member...
by Amelia Lorrey | Sep 9, 2022 | Changemaker Of The Week
Mill Hill Elementary School’s outdoor classroom began as a response to coronavirus guidelines, but it has – quite literally – grown into something much more significant for the community of Fairfield, Connecticut. For Elly Fatehi, the leader of the PTA’s Green...
by Amelia Lorrey | Sep 2, 2022 | Changemaker Of The Week
Robin Valenzuela had spent years researching the intersection of child welfare and immigration enforcement in the U.S. when, in 2016, the election prompted her to take action. “I wanted to do something more than just write about these issues,” she recalls. She started...
