This short documentary takes you into the lives of four young Afghan children—Omid, Sanabar, Yasmina, and Fayaz. Devastated

This short documentary takes you into the lives of four young Afghan children—Omid, Sanabar, Yasmina, and Fayaz. Devastated by war and economic hardship, these children are their families' breadwinners, working jobs like washing cars, picking garbage, and selling food. Their first-hand accounts reveal an uncertain future for the country.

A DVD of this powerful film is available here.

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in the ground.

This excerpt is from "American Masters: Fierce Green Fire," which aired on PBS. A 90-minute version of the film is available via Netflix, iTunes, and on DVD. Learn more at www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters.

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on National Geographic's Ocean Education website, to inspire the next generation of activists. His book is available on Amazon.

We are creating K-2 lesson plans, and funding is vital to complete them, expand educator outreach, and enable presentations by Helvarg and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman's Lagoon).

The Blue Frontier Campaign leads efforts to protect our oceans, coasts, and dependent communities. Support our mission via our crowdfunding page.

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.

Indoor cooking with open fires in the developing world affects three billion people, leading to devastating health consequences. This indoor air pollution causes more deaths annually than

Indoor cooking with open fires in the developing world affects three billion people, leading to devastating health consequences. This indoor air pollution causes more deaths annually than AIDS.

Ethan Kay discusses improved cookstoves that eliminate smoke and reduce fuel consumption as an ideal solution to this global health crisis.

Leaders must be responsible for the Seventh Generation and all life. Creating a better future requires combining the visions of youth, the wisdom of elders, and practical solutions to global

Leaders must be responsible for the Seventh Generation and all life. Creating a better future requires combining the visions of youth, the wisdom of elders, and practical solutions to global challenges. This synergy unlocks the compassion, imagination, and creativity needed in our troubled times.

The Feather Project unites these elements – vision, wisdom, and action – to foster a just, peaceful, and sustainable future. Intergenerational dialogue and collaboration are crucial for this vital task. Join the Feather Project!

Clarissa Klein, Alec Loorz, Shannon McComb, Eveline Weary, Danny Farahdel, Tracy Alvarez, Felix Finkbiener, Hannah Kirkegaard, William Love-Anderegg, Jordan Howard, Erica Fernandez, Carolina

Clarissa Klein, Alec Loorz, Shannon McComb, Eveline Weary, Danny Farahdel, Tracy Alvarez, Felix Finkbiener, Hannah Kirkegaard, William Love-Anderegg, Jordan Howard, Erica Fernandez, Carolina Parra, and Anya Suslova are featured.

They appear in the trailer for Lynne Cherry's 2009 documentary, "kids vs. global warming."

Saami youth report that climate change significantly impacts their culture, particularly affecting

Saami youth report that climate change significantly impacts their culture, particularly affecting reindeer. Unstable conditions threaten their traditional semi-nomadic reindeer herding.

This livelihood is central to the Sami, with about 10% connected to it and 2,800 individuals actively engaged full-time.

Professor Cornel Pewewardy, a traditional Comanche-Kiowa elder, directs Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. He addresses the detrimental impact of conventional education on

Professor Cornel Pewewardy, a traditional Comanche-Kiowa elder, directs Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. He addresses the detrimental impact of conventional education on indigenous culture and language.

Pewewardy advocates for "re-traditionalization," a tribal approach to education designed to counteract these negative effects. He presented these ideas on February 11, 2011, in Portland, Oregon.

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on environmental issues. In 1992, ECO raised funds to attend the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where 12-year-old Severn delivered a powerful speech reminding global leaders of their actions' future impact, earning a standing ovation.

Nearly two decades later, she continues to address our understanding of the environment. Watch her here.