Abbotsford – Applications for Network Green YXX, a popup lab for Abbotsford youth in grades 10-12, have opened.
Network Green brings together a small group of youth passionate about the environment and sustainability from across Abbotsford to develop projects that address some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing the community. This RBC Future Launch Community Challenge is supported by the RBC Foundation and Abbotsford Community Foundation.
Network Green is a popup lab where local youth will work on the concrete design and implementation of projects that address sustainability challenges across the City of Abbotsford. Using design thinking principles, these projects will focus on:
- Climate Change
- Waste Diversion
- Air Quality
Network Green’s mission is to empower and assist youth in tackling environmental challenges in Abbotsford.
Applications are open until December 31st 2019, with 5 all-day sessions to run from January-May 2020. Students selected for the program will receive a financial honorarium for participating as well as access to funding for project implementation. The host agency for this project is the Abbotsford Youth Commission which exists to identify, improve, increase and provide services and programs for youth in Abbotsford.
FYI – Network Green YXX: https://networkgreenyxx.squarespace.com/
