Green Youth Movement of the Philippines
(GYM PHILIPPINES)

"working towards a greener, better future"

Why should the Filipino youth get involved in green initiatives?

comprises 30 % of the country's population

especially the children, are highly vulnerable to environmental degradation and disasters

the ones who will inherit the responsibility of taking care of the environment

has high intellectual capacity for green initiatives

has strong ability to mobilize

Why build a youth movement?

to spur youth potentials for environmental conservation efforts

to help institutionalize environmental concerns in the education process

THE GREEN YOUTH MOVEMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

will organize a high-profile youth arm that will support environmental education on green consumerism and green business

will advance the role of the Filipino youth in the promotion of environmental protection towards sustainable development

will stimulate and provide venue for participatory action and establish mechanisms for youth access and representation in national development concerns

will expand educational opportunities and developmental responsibility

will establish networks with other like-minded local and international organizations

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Orientation Meetings

Environmental Exposure Tours

Eco-fashion shows

Organizing

Sports Development Activities

Environmental and Other Capacity-Building Trainings and Workshops

Enviro-mercials

Eco-Information Exchange

Web Blogging and Social Networking

Lobbying

Tree Planting

Flash Mob Dances

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JOIN NOW!