From Climate Anxiety to Creative Action: Empowering Our Youngest Changemakers

In recent weeks, I’ve witnessed the incredible potential of our youth to transform concern into creativity. The Planet Protectors Summer Camp, led by our inspiring 16-year-old Dream Tank Fellow, Kalyahn Varanasi, is a testament to this transformation.​

Designed for children aged 6–9, this camp offers a space for young minds to channel their feelings about climate change into tangible solutions. Through storytelling, prototyping, and mentorship, we’re not just educating—we’re empowering.​

However, organizing such an initiative hasn’t been without challenges. Navigating unexpected logistical hurdles reminded me of the resilience required to bring visionary projects to life.​

These experiences reinforce my belief in the importance of creating platforms where youth can lead, innovate, and inspire. If you’re interested in supporting or learning more about our initiatives, I invite you to visit Dream Tank.​

And, if you’d like to support youth-led innovation, please consider becoming a sponsor, mentor, or applying to be a NextGEN Innovation Fellow!

Together, let’s continue to nurture the changemakers of tomorrow.