youth action collaborative

Youth Action Collaborative: Building the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders

August 11, 2026 | By Omesa Mokaya

We don’t want youth leaders to wait for their turn. It’s their turn now. We’re thrilled to share the continued growth of the Youth Action Collaborative (YAC), Clean Water Fund’s youth leadership program where students learn how to be community advocates standing up for environmental and climate justice.

Image of Christina Mui, a graduate of Clean Water Action's Youth Action Collaborative

Rewrite - A Poem

September 12, 2024 | By Christina Mui

Christina Mui is a recent graduate of Clean Water Action’s Youth Action Collaborative at Malden High School. This poem was read aloud by her as part of the 2024 Rally for Asthma Justice.

“Young people are the future!” - Meet Omesa Mokaya, Our New Youth Engagement Program Manager!

January 9, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle and Omesa Mokaya

Join us in welcoming Omesa Mokaya, Clean Water Action's New Youth Engagement Program Manager in Massachusetts! Omesa will be launching the Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) in Malden High School and will also be overseeing the internship program for college students. Learn what Omesa is most