by Amanda Mayer | Feb 16, 2022 | News, Youth & the Environment
Throughout history, young people have always been on the frontlines of social change. So it’s no surprise that when it comes to climate change and the environmental crisis, young people are pushing aggressively to protect the environment, as events like wildfires,...
by Amanda Mayer | Dec 2, 2020 | News, Youth & the Environment
Nearly 10 months into the global pandemic, it’s clear that COVID-19 and the related health protection measures and protocols have had an impact on every facet of our lives and may continue to do so for some time. And while the focus at this time is rightly on...
by Amanda Mayer | Sep 21, 2020 | News, Youth & the Environment
“Climate change remains the greatest threat to human health in history, and like COVID-19, we must address it directly and vigorously before it spirals further out of control. Like COVID-19, it disproportionately affects racialized, Indigenous, and economically...
by Lawson Foundation | Feb 28, 2019 | News, Youth & the Environment
We are pleased to announce that the Lawson Foundation is investing $2.7 million in ten youth-led environmental initiatives across Canada over three years as part of our new Youth and the Environment Impact Area. Our newest area of focus was developed in response to...
by Karen Shelstad | May 8, 2018 | News, Youth & the Environment
If you’re thinking about applying for the Youth and the Environment funding, then you won’t want to miss our Twitter Chat. Join us Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Noon EDT and let our Program Director, Karen Shelstad, share her knowledge about the funding stream and how to...
by Karen Shelstad | Apr 9, 2018 | News, Youth & the Environment
Lawson Foundation explores ways to support work in its newest impact area and will open a call for proposals this spring. In 2014, the Lawson Foundation revised its overall strategic direction to focus on the healthy development of children and youth. This...
