About the Educator Training 

The YCA Educator Training equips adults to implement the Young Climate Authors™ Program with children and youth.  We have trained educators from India, US, Bahamas, Cameroon, Malawi, Slovakia, Italy, Uganda, Panama and Malaysia. 

 The course covers:

• Teaching Climate Change & Climate Justice.

• Mentoring Climate stories.

• Illustration, Design & Publishing.

• Using Project Based Learning. 

Participants have an option of an extra four weeks of asynchronous work to draft their own climate stories.  Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of all course requirements.

As a University professor teaching language and literature courses to a largely indifferent STEM audience,  this course has reinstated my belief in the necessity and power of storytelling. A story is not just a beautiful expression of human emotions but a veritable call to action, to which  this course is a fitting testament!

Elizabeth Varkey, India

It is  very transformative program.it is very intensive and interesting course to learn skills to teach children how to fight Climate change through storytelling.

Aben Melvis, Cameroon

I love learning from a global perspective and interacting with learners from other countries. The US plays a critical role in causing climate change. US citizens should take this class and reflect on our role in slowing down climate change and eliminating fossil fuels.

Holly Hummel, Panama/USA

The course has profoundly impacted how I approach teaching climate change to children. I now place a greater emphasis on incorporating climate justice themes into storytelling, which enriches the narratives and empowers young authors to explore and express the complexities of climate issues. I’ve also gained valuable strategies for guiding children in translating their concerns and ideas into compelling stories, which enhances their understanding and advocacy for climate action.

Malaika Patricia, Uganda