Everyone has the capacity to be a changemaker. Think about the group of young adults who developed this training. We are just ordinary people who recognize the power we hold as individuals. We are changemakers and so are you for taking the next step in your journey. This module empowers you to see yourself as a changemaker, and it sets the foundation for the training.

How do you show up when others need support? This is a key question when it comes to being an effective Ally, and it is central to being an environmental changemaker. Change does not happen alone. It occurs in partnership with others. This module begins the conversation on allyship and its relationship to environmental justice.

Imagine yourself happy and your needs met. Envision a world where the environmental problems of today are a thing of the past. There is a special kind of power in this form of imagination. Your vision of the future helps to form the roadmap by which real, lasting change can occur. You will explore your vision of the future in the module and think about how it relates to your changemaker journey.

Positive lasting change can be difficult to achieve. Working with people who you disagree with can complicate this even further. In this module, you learn about the importance of relationship building and how it can be used to build coalitions for change. Along the way, you will gain valuable skills that can be used to work with people who hold different worldviews.

The environment is a complex system with many interwoven parts. A change to one area of the system can have a ripple effect that spreads across the entire system. In this section, you will develop new skills and a list of commitments to propel your growth and development so you can advocate for systems level change.

Feeling overwhelmed? This module helps you get past that and help create solutions. Climate dread is a real thing and you are not alone. As changemakers, it can be easy to forget that we are also human beings with emotions. This module explores the emotional resilience needed to be a changemaker.

How do you effectively communicate your changemaker story and vision so others understand? This module teaches you a wide range of communication skills so that you can be a more effective changemaker. Communication skills can resolve conflict. They can be used to become a more effective listener and they can increase your chances that your message will be heard online and offline. As the final module, communication puts your ideas into action.