Youth Igniting Change

We are Generation WE. We speak up. We push forward. We make things happen. We create community. We believe kindness is cool. We are compassion in action.

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

join our founder, @JadenWinn, in watching this summit! it’s radically important in learning about the continued fight for environmental justice. visit @Earth_Uprising to learn more! #YouthSpeaks2021

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Honored and proud to stand alongside countless other youth in the kickoff of @BenBowman’s campaign! He is an inspiration to all young people that legislature and politics are accessible to everyone. Youth voice must and shall be heard. #benfororegon #senatorbowman #benbowman

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

I want the 11 legislators who walked out to know their actions aren’t helping their constituents, they’re harming them. The residents of Umatilla county need aide to recover from their homes being flooded and destroyed! #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction https://t.co/8CEnO3qpJ9

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

When it comes to any type of social justice, the most important steps lie in your actions and your time. As young people, we must be prepared to GIVE all the time we have today, to make sure we HAVE a tomorrow. #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction

[Building Resilience @BuildResilient_]

Jaden, 17, "I am a climate activist and environmental justice filmmaker." I have accumulated over 7 days of my time at the capital already during this short session. I don't want to spend my days in the capitol but... #orpol #orleg #orclimateaction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

If our youth are speaking up, everyone should be raising their voices alongside them! #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction

[Building Resilience @BuildResilient_]

Charlie, 16, has been coming to #orleg for 5 years, urging immediate climate action. “Now it's 2020, my generation has grown into climate activists. I need to see my own state reflecting the same concerns youth has. We know how dire this crisis is. #orpol #orclimateaction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

After testimony from two youth and @RenewOregon staff, @MadisonDaisyyyy, we are FIRED UP! Our planet and its future deserve to be protected. Our youth have the right a sustainable future ahead of them. It’s time to raise your voice for justice! #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Preach @praterangelique! Those in positions of political power must listen to the youth — the future generations of the world. #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Thanks for the shoutout @mcat_olcv! As activists, we must unite to keep our future and the future of our planet healthy and protected. #ORleg #ORpol

[MCAT @mcat_olcv]

For #ORClimateAction, listen to youth climate activist @youthignitechng in his testimony before OR Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee on Saturday, Feb. 8th why it's vital to pass SB 1530 #climate bill now. #ORpol #ORleg

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

When those helping others, are unable to support themselves, clearly, our system isn’t working. Our low income housing model must change. It’s time for our rent/ownership system to place PEOPLE ABOVE PROFIT. #homelessness #endhomelessness #HousingCrisis #HousingForAll #housing

[KGW News @KGWNews]

Portland nonprofit plans 150 units of affordable housing in Gresham https://t.co/3xQa7lqkc9

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

@PaulEDawson As a young person, I am honored and inspired to see adults who are willing to stand up for my future and the future of our planet. As youth we are scared every day. But with advocates like you, everything becomes a little easier to manage.

[Paul Dawson 📚 @PaulEDawson]

"Climate change affects human health by altering exposures to heat waves, floods, droughts and other extreme events"

"By reducing the quality & safety of the air, food & water and by worsening the mental health & well-being"

#ActOnClimate

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Our meeting with @AndreaRSalinas was inspiring and engaging. She is a representative OF the people. She recognizes the danger our and our planet’s future faces. And, she’s prepared for the fight to pass policy to protect our right to a future. #ORleg #ORpol #ORClimateAction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

@LarsLarsonShow We can still fight for change to a better world while existing in the current system. Change is not instant and the goal of climate activists isn’t to destroy the livability of our society. Rather, we are trying to promote the protection of our planet for the future.

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Huge thanks to @Kathleen4Oregon for meeting us today and being such a significant advocate in the fight for climate justice policy reform. Her hard work reminds us youth that our legislators ARE here to support us! #ORLeg #orpol #ORClimateAction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Representatives, you heard it from our future generation! SB 1530 MUST PASS! Not next session, but today! Thanks to @RenewOregon and @nextuporegon, this WILL happen! #orleg #orpol #ORClimateAction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

150 YOUTH TO SOTRM THE CAPITOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE. Training with @RenewOregon and @nextuporegon about lobbying legislators and acting with equity. WE WILL PASS the necessary policy reform to protect our future. #orleg #orpol #orclimateaction

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

@RenewOregon Tera Hurst, youth climate activist Angelique, and climate scientists educated about #CleanEnergyJobs and how to #SaveOurPlanet. Time to take #ClimateActionNow, Oregon state Senators and Reps.

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Phil from Salem just swung by Sen. Boles' Office, Sen. President Courtney's office and the Senate Majority office to demand #CleanEnergyJobs. #ActOnClimate #ORpol #ORleg

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Helen Kennedy says she drove in from the countryside in Lane County to #ActOnClimate in support of #CleanEnergyJobw and seek out Sen. Lee Beyer. She just left Sen. Pres. Courtney's office with a smile and determination. #ORpol #ORleg

[Youth Igniting Change @youthignitechng]

Political Science and Sustainability student Alex O’Keefe and Enviro Sciences student Zac Pinard, both OSU Beavers, know that Oregon must #ActOnClimate. They just visted Sen. Wagner and Sen. Gelser’s office to demand passage of #CleanEnergyJobs! #ORpos #ORleg