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What We Do
Welcome to the Junior Philanthropists Foundation! We are the world's largest completely youth-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of environmental leaders through pushing environmental advocacy and policy.
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Why "Philanthropists"? Well...
At its core, philanthropy means "giving back". By joining the Junior Philanthropists Foundation (JPF), students have the opportunity to contribute to their communities and the world by actively participating in efforts to protect our planet. What better way to give back to all of humanity than by helping to save the Earth?
5,000 Members, supporters and activists
25+ states
Supported and Passed 17 critical bills in the last legislative session alone
40+ million people imapcted
The JPF is an official knowledge partner of the 19th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY19)
JPF helped write and is an official signatory for the USA National Youth Statement for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29)
Our Partners
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The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.
- Robert Swan
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