Young EcoLeaders of the Brazilian Rainforest

Dear champions!

Meet Vitoria, a remarkable girl and a former Young Ecoleader, who is spreading awareness about Iracambi and our cause, when it comes to education and preserving the Atlantic Rainforest, and who is engaging with the youth to promote environmental sustainability.

Vitoria's passion for nature and her commitment to making a positive impact on the environment has led her on an inspiring journey. As a former Young Ecoleader, she has gained valuable knowledge and insights about the importance of conservation and the urgent need to protect the biodiversity of the Atlantic Rainforest, which plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and providing a habitat for countless species of plants and animals.

Armed with this knowledge, Vitoria has embarked on a mission to share her experiences and raise awareness about the work done by Iracambi on two different occasions!

First of all, she participated in a youth encounter in São Paulo, where she had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and exchange ideas to further the cause of environmental protection.

She was also at the 'Exchange of Knowledge' fair in Viçosa, an exposition of different initiatives held at University of Viçosa (UFV), that aims the promotion of scientific dissemination, stimulating the exchange of ideas, and encouraging the development of new knowledge and solutions to relevant issues in various fields of knowledge, bringing the university closer to society as it allows the public to get a closer look at the work carried out within the institution and how it can contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the development of the region and the country as a whole!

With Vitoria's dedication, determination, and her inspiring commitment to the environment, she serves as a model for the youth and everyone around her. Through her endeavors, she is contributing significantly to the vital work of Iracambi and fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting our planet's precious ecosystems.

We're so proud of her and the work she is doing!

And thanks to you, this work can carry on and we can help a generation of young people to take part in the job of thinking about and building a sustainable future for our planet. By inspiring and empowering young minds, we can encourage them to become advocates for the environment and take active roles in environmental conservation. So, once again, thank you!

With warm rainforest hugs,

The Iracambi team

In a world where environmental challenges loom large, fostering eco-consciousness in the younger generation is key to a sustainable future. And this is one of our biggest goals as an organization and one of the ways that we learned to do it is through the "Environment Week", a transformative one-week event designed to ignite passion and action among the kids of our Young Ecoleaders program. This special week is a celebration of their dedication to making a positive impact on the planet and serves as a platform to discuss vital environmental issues.

Throughout the week, these young eco-enthusiasts immerse themselves in a series of engaging activities, workshops, and discussions centered around environmental topics. Their curiosity is nurtured, and their knowledge expanded as they learn about pressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable living practices.

And for this year, we were able to do something we never did before: we were able to make our young changemakers embark on a visit to the city council.

Equipped with newfound insights and unwavering determination, they had a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with local politicians, sharing their concerns, ideas, and aspirations for a more sustainable future, and expressing their vision of the world of tomorrow.

They stressed the urgency of taking immediate action to protect our planet for future generations. And we were so proud of them because they've proven over and over again that age is not a barrier when it comes to advocating for the environment.

Their interactions with the city council members were met with genuine interest and appreciation. The policymakers listened intently, realizing the significance of involving the youth in shaping policies and initiatives aimed at safeguarding the environment.

As the Environment Week concludes, hope lingers in the air—a hope fueled by the potential of these young minds to address environmental challenges. we can say that this experience can leave a lasting impact on these young ecoleaders hearts, because with their commitment, knowledge, and passion, they embrace the future with optimism, knowing they hold the power to save the environment and build a better world for generations to come.

Words alone cannot capture the gratitude we feel for your support. Without your belief in our cause, none of this would have been possible. So thanks, once again!

With rainforest hugs,

The Iracambi team