Our Initiatives

Eight 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.

YESWaste

Cutting down on landfill waste and plastic pollution.

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YESEnergy

Promoting clean energy and reducing unnecessary energy usage.

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YESFood

Growing food sustainably and reducing the environmental footprint of what we eat.

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YESThread

Reducing the environmental impact of fast fashion through awareness, reuse, and better choices.

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YESWild

Protecting and restoring local biodiversity.

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