Ask a Tiny Activist
Ask a Tiny Activist
Get to know the next generation of changemakers. Tiny Activists that are connected, socially aware, environmentally minded, and know that education happens in and out of the classroom. They're not just asking, "Why?" They're boldly answering the call for change—taking steps towards a better future.
Stay tuned as we spotlight Tiny Activists doing great things for people and planet.
Get to know the next generation of changemakers. Tiny Activists that are connected, socially aware, environmentally minded, and know that education happens in and out of the classroom. They're not just asking, "Why?" They're boldly answering the call for change—taking steps towards
a better future.
Stay tuned as we spotlight Tiny Activists doing great things for people and planet.
Fueled by her passion to protect the earth, Ella cofounded The Cleanup Kids, a kid-inspired and kid-run non-profit. Together with her cofounder, Ella is engaging youth to take action against everything from climate change to ocean pollution to animal extinction.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and her conservation efforts.
Fueled by her passion to protect the earth, Ella cofounded The Cleanup Kids, a kid-inspired and kid-run non-profit. Together with her cofounder, Ella is engaging youth to take action against everything from climate change to ocean pollution
to animal extinction.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and her conservation efforts.
Q: Tell us a little bit more about The Cleanup Kids and how it got started?
A: The Cleanup Kids started after Cash and I met in person at Ocean Hero Bootcamp in 2019. Before that we had been communicating online because we had a lot of the same interests and our individual projects were focusing on a lot of the same environmental issues. Once we met in person and saw that we had a lot in common, we decided that for some of the projects that were focused on the same issues, we could make double the impact if we decided to tackle them together.
Q: What was the inspiration behind starting The Cleanup Kids?
A: The inspiration behind starting The Cleanup Kids was to show other kids that you could be involved in protecting the planet, and our future with really small actions. We really wanted to inspire others so they knew that you are never too young (or old) to start making a positive impact for our planet.
Q: What advice would you give to fellow Generation Doers who want to make an impact?
A: My advice would be to just start. Lots of people will tell me that they aren’t really sure how to start, or what their project should be, and I always tell them that ANY positive impact you can make for our planet is one that is worth making. Don’t get caught up in needing fancy equipment, or organizing a huge event, just start with you, making one small change, and grow from there.
Q: What’s next for The Cleanup Kids?
A: We have several projects in the starting stage at the moment. This coming spring we are taking a major focus in pollinators and how kids all over the world can not just help protect our pollinators, but actually help them thrive. We also have a recent project about balloons that we just started. We are looking at the devastating impacts of balloons on our wildlife, and how things like “biodegradable balloons” are nothing more than greenwashed advertising. We will have hard facts from experts in the field to back up our campaign, so we hope to bring a lot of awareness to the devastation balloons can cause to nature.
Q: How do Native Shoes empower what you and your organization do?
A: Native Shoes empower me by allowing me to wear really comfortable shoes that are perfect for being on the beach while I do my cleanups. They are also a company that shines a light on important environmental issues, which is really important to me.
Cofounder of the kid-run non-profit, The Cleanup Kids, Cash is on a mission to help the planet. An avid nature lover and ocean enthusiast, Cash uses his voice to inspire youth on all things conservation—from recycling to climate change.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and his conservation efforts.
Cofounder of the kid-run non-profit, The Cleanup Kids, Cash is on a mission to help the planet. An avid nature lover and ocean enthusiast, Cash uses his voice to inspire youth on all things conservation—from recycling to climate change.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and his conservation efforts.
Q: Tell us a little bit more about The Cleanup Kids and how it got started?
A: Ella and I met at OceanHeroes Bootcamp in 2019. We knew we had so much in common and wanted to create change in a bigger way than we could apart, so we created The Cleanup Kids. An organization to inspire other kids across the globe to make a greater impact.
Q: What was the inspiration behind starting The Cleanup Kids?
A: The Cleanup Kids wants to inspire the next generation by investing in kids and youth and show them their voice matters. Kids may be a small part of the population, but we are 100% of the future. We will inherit the earth, so we need to start caring for it now. We can’t wait on someone to create change for the better. Everyone is "somebody,” and we can all make an impact for good.
Q: What advice would you give to fellow Generation Doers who want to make an impact?
A: Never allow your age to get in the way. No matter how young or how old you are, you can make a difference. If we all make small ripples of change, we can quickly create a tidal wave of change that could positively affect the planet.
Q: What’s next for The Cleanup Kids?
A: The Cleanup Kids has many projects in the works. We are working on implementing new recycling programs, planting pollinator gardens, reducing waste in our rivers and oceans, as well as speaking to kids across the globe to inspire the next generation. We have spoken to over 10,000 kids so far and don’t have plans to
stop anytime soon.
Q: How do Native Shoes empower what you and your organization do?
A: Having people and companies who know and recognize that kids and youth are the future is incredible. Knowing these shoes are creating a better future aswell as reducing pollution is a small way people can improve the health of our blue planet. Creating and investing in new technology and recycled goods to decrease our individual footprint is the way to go. We not only feel good about what we wear, but we look good doing it with Native Shoes! These shoes can be worn at the river, the ocean or cleaning up trash wherever we go.
Kendall is the youngest certified farmer in Georgia, USA, and the founder of the urban farm, aGROWKulture. A fan of agriculture, she’s passionate about conservation, sustainability, and inspiring other kids to play in the soil.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and her conservation efforts.
Kendall is the youngest certified farmer in Georgia, USA, and the founder of the urban farm, aGROWKulture. A fan of agriculture, she’s passionate about conservation, sustainability, and inspiring other kids to play in the soil.
Read on to learn more from this Tiny Activist and her conservation efforts.
Q: Tell us a little bit more about aGROWKulture and how it got started.
A: aGROWKulture is my farm. It’s where we grow fresh fruits and veggies to help feed my community in Atlanta. Since 2019, I have been growing food and I especially like to grow and eat carrots. aGROWKulture started because I wanted to meet new friends, make new things, and inspire other kids to grow their own food like me.
Q: What was the inspiration behind starting aGROWKulture.
A: My inspiration came from my great-grandmother, Kate. She taught me how to propagate new collard greens I got from the grocery store. After that, I wanted to grow more than just collard greens, so I became a farmer in my community.
Q: What advice would you give to fellow Generation Doers who want to make an impact?
A: No matter how hard it gets, keep going.
Q: What’s next for aGROWKulture?
A: I hope to continue to help kids grow.
Q: How do Native Shoes empower what you and your organization do?
A: Native Shoes empowers me and my organization to put the earth first. It is our home, and that’s what we are all about.
Generation Do Worksheets
Generation Do Worksheets
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