About us
SVYCA is a youth-led nonprofit that empowers teens and young adults to
combat climate change now through impactful policy and education initiatives.
Legacy
of
SVYCA
SVYCA empowers youth leaders to tackle the challenges of the future, with teams and individuals gaining recognition for their climate and community impact.
Our history
- 10000 +
Students Engaged
- 12
Action Teams
- 100 +
Policies Passed
- 150 +
Leaders Trained
Meet Our Action team
Kanika is a rising high school senior and a co-lead in the San Jose team of SVYCA. She works to increase awareness of climate action through educational opportunities and advocate for climate-friendly policies.
Mani Bekele is a high school junior from Downtown San José. As an advocate for climate action and protecting our local ecosystems, he co-leads the San José City and Nature-Based Solutions teams of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, in addition to serving on the City of San José's Climate Advisory Commission.
Calvin Sridhara is a high school sophomore and a San Jose youth climate action co lead who is very passionate about climate change
Isabella Kim, a sophomore in high school and a resident of San Jose. As a proud member of SVYCA, I have gained numerous invaluable experiences whilst advocating for climate action in our community.
A college student at De Anza College, a student intern at SVYCA and a member of SVYCA's San Jose action team
Celine Sims is a middle school student and resident of San Jose. As an passionate and active member of the SVYCA San Jose Team, Celine works to raise awareness about climate change and advocates for environmentally friendly policies. In her free time, she enjoys competitive swimming, reading, writing, and hanging out with friends.