Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA)

Registered Name: EYA ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH ALLIANCE SOCIETY

Business No: 892897166RR0001

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EYA empowers youth from equity-denied communities to become environmental stewards.

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OUR MISSION

EYA empowers youth from equity-denied communities to become environmental stewards.

ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH ALLIANCE

Founded in 1989, EYA provides free land-based education and paid employment training programs that support youth to develop the skills and confidence to become environmental stewards. Our programs centre on three themes - native plant horticulture, ecological restoration, and plant medicine. All programs integrate Indigenous teachings and land stewardship protocols through visits from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers. EYA programs are led by youth who identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or People of Colour.

OUR PROGRAMS

EYA programs take place in Strathcona Community Gardens - a 1.4 hectare community-run green space in the Downtown Eastside with a plant nursery, greenhouse, rewilding areas, medicine and teaching gardens, and solar-powered eco-classroom. We reach 600+ children youth annually through a series of programs that create a pathway to leadership for marginalized youth:

Wild Minds - a school program introducing elementary students to ecology concepts
Nature Stewards - a multi-week program engaging youth to lead conservation projects
Peer Mentors - older youth alumni help lead programs to gain facilitation experience
Roots & Shoots - paid land-based employment training programs and work placements
Youth Advisory Council - youth provide input and help design EYA programs

What people are saying

I'm more knowledgeable about native plants and appreciative of the environment around me. I've started branching out, contacting other groups, and taking on more individual projects to get the word out: our environment needs us and we need our environment - getting active is where you start.

Gegan, age 16

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The ChariTree F donated $500.00!
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REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS

110 - 1245 Glen Dr.

Vancouver, BC, V6A 3M8

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Our Impact

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Our work is guided by the principles of intersectional environmentalism. We recognize that youth from equity-deserving communities are disproportionately harmed by environmental crises but are often systemically excluded from environmental advocacy and careers. Our programs honour and centre the voices of youth from equity-deserving communities in land stewardship and create spaces where youth can pursue their passions and apply their knowledge and lived experiences to care for the land. Through this, we aim to support a more equitable and inclusive environmental movement that recognizes the intersections of social and environmental justice.

Our results

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YOUTH ENGAGED EACH YEAREYA engages over 600 children and youth from equity-deserving communities.

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NATIVE PLANTS GROWN & DISTRIBUTED BY YOUTH EACH YEAREach year, EYA youth volunteers grow and distribute thousands of native plants, trees, and shrubs to support connected wildlife habitat across the city.

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WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDENS SUPPORTED BY YOUTHEYA youth have created and supported 500 wildlife habitat gardens across the city with free native plants

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Testimonials

"Experiencing beautiful moments like walking around the gardens was enriching and made me become more mature. It helped me feel more independent and confident. The program is a very inspirational way to get youth to be more aware of the natural world. And a great way to bring back our native plants!"Olivia, age 15Participant

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Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-12-31

full-time employees

part-time employees

$659,248

total compensation for all employees

$163,202

professional & consulting fees

*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps