Georgia

Currently, Georgia faces environmental problems and political obstacles and the youth movement is scattered. There’s no consistent communication to determine which groups and campaigns are active, no system of sharing resources and best practices, and no network to harness our people power for collective action. Georgia Youth for Environmental Solutions (GaYES) is the developing state network seeking to fill those gaps and connect environmental organizers for collective action.

Georgia YES also works to support Georgians for Smart Energy on Georgia No Coal work. 

Georgia Youth for Environmental Solutions (GaYES)

Georgia Youth for Environmental Solutions (GaYES) is the Southern Energy Network supported Georgia state network. The mission of GaYES is to empower young people in the state to win tangible environmental victories, build collective grassroots power, and develop concrete skill sets by developing new organizers through grassroots training, resource sharing, and by building a cohesive network with which to identify.

GaYES is the connecting point for environmental organizers across the state. Through a conversational Facebook page, conference calls, and state summits, we can begin to support one another in our fights and our victories. The GaYES traveling trainings program is organized by and for young people in Georgia and offers skill-building in a variety of grassroots tactics. Our trainings aim to help Georgia groups run the most effective and strategic campaign, no matter the cause, and develop leaders to share their skills. All of these efforts are supported by GaYES fundraising events and individual donors.

Our first annual Spring Leadership Summit (April 13-15) was a huge success! Please keep checking in for more updates!