by Theresa Vargas / washingtonpost.com They don’t know yet what they will say or whether they will use any data to back up their points. But someday soon, three teenage girls will stand in front of an administrator at their D.C. school and make an important request: Can someone please get rid of the utensil … Read more
By American Girl Magazine Ocean Hero Sophia featured as a Shining Star in American Girl Magazine. Read Article
Article:Supporting Global Goals with Ocean Heroes Bootcamp by Kevin Majoros / sevenseasmedia.org Read Article Background: Captain Planet Foundation, Lonely Whale, Point Break Foundation, and 8 other NGOs for the Second Year of Ocean Heroes Bootcamp! Ocean Heroes Bootcamp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who can learn from experienced activist peers … Read more
by Cayman News Fresh off receiving a Captain Planet Foundation award for her environmental work at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, Steff Mcdermot is not resting on her laurels. Armed with an impressive passion and drive for an 18-year-old, the University College of Cayman Islands (UCCI) student remains focused on her goal of “empowering youth … Read more
As Proud Co-founders of the Ocean Hero Bootcamp, We’re Excited to Partner With Lonely Whale and 14 other NGOs for Its Second Year! Ocean Heroes Bootcamp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who can learn from experienced activist peers and near peers – so they can join forces, learn from … Read more
December 12, 2018 A Spectacular Evening of Celebration and Fundraising! View & Download Photos The Captain Planet Foundation presented its annual Benefit Gala, one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits, on Dec. 7 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. The charitable evening recognized extraordinary environmental change-makers and raised over $500,000 to support the Foundation’s programs and mission. Adrian … Read more
These Ocean Heroes are leading the charge to stop ocean plastic pollution.Learn more about the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp. KITV News: Two local 16-year-olds making waves looking to end plastic pollution Dyson and Anne featured on TV! Dyson and Anne are two of our Bootcamp Champions from Hawaii. Watch the feature that Hawaii’s KITV did on them and on … Read more
This past weekend, the Captain Planet Foundation had the opportunity to partner with some young planeteers at the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp in New Orleans, Louisiana. From June 2nd- 4th, nearly 1,000 youth activists came together to collaborate with each other while learning how to create positive change in their communities by eliminating plastic pollution. The youths were led by 12 … Read more
Ocean Heroes Bootcamp is creating a global armyof youth environmental activists fighting plastic pollution Nearly 10 environmental organizations joining forces for the first time everto empower youth participants to take action against single-use plastics Join The Movement Receive CPF Updates Read About The Event NEW ORLEANS (May 21, 2018) – A youth revolution for combating plastic pollution … Read more
You are never too young to care about the environment! Meet Sophia and Liam, two 11-year-olds from Mcdonough and Marietta, GA that have signed up for a major task: eliminating the use of plastic straws in restaurants. To do so, Sophia and Liam have partnered with Kids Boost, an organization that helps young children make … Read more