Fostering Environmental Sustainability

This initiative, Fostering Environmental Sustainability, developed through our service with Public Health Advocates, is all about raising awareness and getting the people of Stockton, especially our young adults, involved in addressing important environmental and community issues. By teaching youth about the challenges we face today, we aim to provide them with the tools to make a real difference and become leaders who take meaningful action. Our group focused on creating and facilitating school assemblies, classroom presentations, and interactive workshops, as well as designing visually appealing flyers, posters, and social media content to better engage students. In addition, we partnered with local organizations and policymakers to introduce youth-led initiatives and provided educational sessions on how to effectively speak up and advocate for change. To support these efforts, we examined how young people typically access information and what drives them to get involved; this allowed us to tailor our strategies for greater impact. This initiative is about shaping a more informed, active, and engaged group of young people who are ready to build a healthier, more sustainable future.