Vision 

An environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet.  

Mission 

To educate and empower youth and educators to take positive personal and collective action for a just, sustainable, connected, resilient, and thriving world. 

Our Work 

Be the Change Earth Alliance (BTCEA) is a Vancouver-based, charitable, non-profit organization founded in 2005. BTCEA delivers eco-social education initiatives that engage youth and educators in meaningful learning and action on environmental, social and climate justice. 

Our work aims to help participants: 

  • Take personal and collective action in their homes, schools and communities  
  • Build emotional resilience in the face of ecological and climate breakdown  
  • Think critically, act locally, and embody their values to “be the change” 

Audience 

We primarily work within the BC public education system, engaging youth and educators (Grades 5-12) in Metro Vancouver and across BC. We aim to create empowering education opportunities for all learners, including equity-deserving groups. In addition, we offer action-oriented education to interested BC communities. 

Values 

  • Transformative, Holistic, Regenerative Education 
  • Empowerment | Stewardship | Leadership  
  • Connection | Collaboration | Community  
  • Kindness | Authenticity | Care  
  • Equity | Inclusion | Accessibility
  • Social, Environmental & Climate Justice | Decolonization 
  • Courage | Hope | Innovation 
  • Humility | Deep Listening | Self-Reflection | Lifelong Learning & Growth 
  • Excellence | Commitment | Integrity

 

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Our Supporters

City of Vancouver
UBC
The Humber Foundation
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Environment Canada
Vancouver School Board
Delta School District
Multifaith Action Society
Vancity
Surrey Schools
Burnaby School District
Jack of Hearts Productions
Abbotsford School District
Richmond School District
British Columbia
Red Cross
BC Hydro
Chris Spencer
GMR
PSF
SM Blair
Vantel Safeway
BC Gaming
Richmond
Eco Canada
Electricity Human Resources Canada
Project learning Tree

Be the Change is a proud member of the Canadian Environmental Network.