Our Initiatives

Six Programs. One Mission.

Every YESAction chapter chooses where to focus — but every initiative ties back to the same goal: youth-led environmental action that makes a real difference.

Built for Chapters.
Driven by Students.

Every YESAction chapter is unique. Some focus on water access in their school district. Some launch cooking workshops in their community. Some run multiple initiatives at once.What's consistent is the model: students identify the needs in their community, choose the YESAction initiative that fits, and use our training and resources to execute. The result is local action with national reach — and a generation of young leaders learning what real impact looks like.

YESEducation

Sustainability curriculum and the Sustainability Leadership Training Program (SLTP).

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YESWater

Reducing reliance on single-use plastic water bottles in schools.

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YESOutreach

Bridging YESAction and the wider community, one event at a time.

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YESHabits

Paving the way for a sustainable future, one habit at a time.

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YESHorticulture

Growing sustainable alternatives to industrial agriculture, one garden at a time.

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YESCooking

Teaching young people to cook affordable, healthy, sustainable meals at home.

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