Future Blue Youth Council
FBYC is a diverse, international group of young people working together to advance Bow Seat’s mission and to empower their peers to advocate for our environment. Council members are paid to serve one-year terms as project mangers, advisors, creative idea generators!
Activities:
Mentored by Karine Samuel, Florida Chapter representative of Bye Bye Plastic bags
Mentored by Fanny Abirachoh, Project Leader of the initiative to reduce human- elephant conflict through Cassava Cultivation in Cameroon
Reviewed applications for ‘By-youth, For-youth’ grant program
Helped expand the reach of Bow Seat’s programs through community outreach, social media, blog writing and authored articles for Future Blue Magazine.
https://bowseat.org/news/mycelium-leather-fungi-fashion-and-the-future/
Council Member Perks
Earned a stipend for contributions and work as a council member
Collaborated with and other youth environmentalists from around the world
Strengthen communications, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
