We, the Eat4Change International Youth Team, are excited to meet you all and for you to enjoy this event we have put together. But who are we?
Anita Valente da Costa | Brazil
Founder of Bauhinia Eco + social – a women’s initiative that dreams on solving the city’s social problems through preservation. Part of the collective “Orgânicas para Todes”, a group that aims on supporting the outflow of products from farmers in the city of São Paulo and increasing access to agroecological products throughout the periphery. Project Manager of FUNDO AGROECOLÓGICO – FICA. Master’s research with well-being indicators for understanding the socio-ecological changes of the “Ribeirinhas Pantaneira” communities, being part of the ENDOW project, which involves more than 15 countries (led in Brazil by researcher Rafael Chiaravalloti).
Arielle Kanzen | UK
As someone with an especially diverse background, I often feel that I come from everywhere and belong nowhere. Climate change is a global issue that transcends national and cultural borders, and it is perhaps because of this that I am so energised to help join the fight against it. I have a passion for sustainable development, preservation of nature and social justice and I plan to begin a masters in environmental sustainability in the coming academic year.
Diana Žukauskaitė | Lithuania
2014 I joined the Kaunas University of Technology to study Human resources management. In the following years, I decided that only studying is not enough so I joined the NGO sector with the biggest youth-led organization – AIESEC. Here I spent my 5.5 years alongside working part-time in customer service, serving for my country by being a volunteer in the “White Gloves” association. I understood that the actions I was taking were always related to Sustainable Development Goals – creating projects towards them, contributing to quality education and Peace, justice, and strong institutions.
Katerina Polychronopoulou| Greece
I am a Health Psychologist (MSc) working currently as a psychotherapist in Athens. During studies in Psychology and Human Resources Management I gained experience in project administration and communication of cultural events as well as in start-up project coordination. Moto: Gratitude for our unique planet should drive our conscious actions towards global well-being!
Margarida Beltrão | Portugal
I’m specialized in Environmental Law and an ambassador for Generation Earth Portugal. I’m 24 yo, I love my vegetarian diet, I’m a surfer and really excited to be part of this beautiful project.
Millie May | Austria
I have a deep passion for sustainability and human rights activism. Through living in five different countries, I have developed a yearning to travel the world and collaborate with inspirational individuals to make our world a better place. I love to read, sing, produce photography and connect with nature whilst running or rowing on a crystal clear lake.
Perav Remazan | Sweden
I am 20 years old. I originally come from a city called Borlänge in Sweden, but I now live in Stockholm because of studies. I attend Stockholm University and there I study Economics and Political Sciences.
Rainer Kravets | Estonia
I am originally from Estonia, currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in International Business at Aalto University in Finland. In addition to university studies, I have obtained international experience in BAFF Leadership Academy in the U.S. and in TransferWise 20 Under 20 program with my co-founded online art business. In 2020 I started Nordic Sustainability Investigator podcast where I interview sustainability managers from successful businesses to learn from them how to create more sustainable organizations. I am very passionate about learning and increasing awareness about the impact of the foods we eat.
Sara Saukkonen | Finland
I’m a 25-year-old water and environmental engineering student close to graduating who has a small, hopeful world-saver living in her heart. I dream that I can make a positive difference in the world through my actions both in my own everyday life and my career. My path in life has given me the experience to combine the scientific engineering world with the creative visual perspective.
Sarah Terlutte | France
I study in an engineering school in Paris about biology, agronomy, and agro-industry. I am a passionate and engaged and curious young woman. I am aware of the impact of my actions on the environment and my health. I am a calm and confident person, and I like to discuss all topics. I have always wanted to make a positive impact for the planet and the society.
External leaders
Helping us the Youth Team, we have external team leaders working with us to bring you the best possible experience!
Miriam | Austria
My name is Miriam. I’m a 15 yo student, part of a school team for sustainability and got involved with Generation Earth last year. Since then I’ve become a lot more aware of the effect that my diet has on the planet. I’m so grateful for projects like E4C and excited to be a part of it. I’m a music, sport and nature lover and my biggest wish is to make a positive impact on the world.
Anna-Leea Määttä | Finland
I am an enthusiastic future educator and youth worker. My aim is to share awareness of sustainable lifestyle and encourage young people to make better choices for our planet. My personal goal is to inspire people to live in harmonious union with our environment and its natural cycles.
Partners
Finland has substantial experience in managing EC funded projects and will provide support to co-applicants throughout implementation.
WWF Finland will coordinate overall implementation in partnership with 12 co-applicants, in addition to leading communications and marketing and markets work.
AIESEC will build on 70 years of experience in 120 countries in developing solution oriented, self-aware youth leaders with the ability to empower others.
WWF European Policy Office (EPO) with its unique expertise in EU policy making and advocacy will support engagement with EU institutions.
WWF Austria will lead youth engagement activities using extensive know-how of developing and implementing national/international youth empowerment and leadership programs.
WWF Belgium will use its agriculture and social sciences’ research expertise to lead the evidence base output, overseeing the output coherence and quality of the studies.
WWF Sweden has nearly two decades of experience with food consumer guides; an internationally recognized social media team and established models for work with youth and schools.
WWF France will build on its work on sustainable diets and production practices to feed into consumer tools and engage with civil society through its work with companies and policy makers.
WWF Greece has 25 years expertise in environmental education, volunteer youth programs and capacity building with specific experience on education and campaigning for sustainable food consumption.
WWF UK brings 58 years of experience in engaging people and raising awareness, expertise of dedicated teams on food, climate and a solid track record of working with large multinational corporations.
Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina (FVS) has been working to conserve Argentina’s natural resources for 40+ years and build on its expertise with the agriculture sector to support linking European consumption to Argentine production.
WWF Brazil will build on experience of conducting partnerships and projects in important ecoregions such as the Amazon, and Cerrado, stimulating sustainable economic alternatives that both involve and benefit local communities.
With Fish Forward Associação Natureza Portugal (ANP) has demonstrated its ability to create stable partnerships and engage stakeholders on the subject of sustainable consumption and communicate in innovative ways.
Estonian Fund for Nature brings experience of engaging people on environmental and climate issues. This knowledge will be used to relate when working with youth.
Eat4Change International Youth Team consists of youth between the ages of 18-30 and works closely with Eat4Change staff to ensure that the youth are at the center of the project. They bring their ideas, insights and knowledge to the project activities and work as a team to create youth-led actions.
