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OUR PROGRAMS

Transformative Justice Education

We've combined STEAM, EJ movement insights, and Indigenous knowledge to create K-12 climate education that boosts educational outcomes and develops young climate leaders.

Climate Justice
Community School

We host free gatherings, workshops, webinars, training, and skill-shares to develop leadership in frontline communities. We believe in education by and for our communities.

Community and Grassroots Organizing

We link our educational programs to action, supporting youth and communities of color. We've campaigned in frontline communities, fighting pipelines and building mutual aid networks and more. 

Our Events

  • Earth Month Convergence
    Earth Month Convergence
    Multiple Dates
    Earth Month Convergence
    Sun, Apr 21
    Queens
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Queens, 49-09 5th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Queens, 49-09 5th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
    A weekend-long gathering fostering community building, skill-sharing, and more!
  • Lobby Day for Climate Education
    Lobby Day for Climate Education
    Lobby Day for Climate Education
    Wed, Mar 27
    Albany
    Mar 27, 2024, 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
    Albany, Albany, NY, USA
    Mar 27, 2024, 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
    Albany, Albany, NY, USA
    Join the Climate Education and Resilience Task Force in Albany on 03/27 to Lobby for Climate Education!
  • The People of TX vs. Tech Billionaires: Fighting for Housing, Labor and Environmental Justice in TX and beyond.
    The People of TX vs. Tech Billionaires: Fighting for Housing, Labor and Environmental Justice in TX and beyond.
    The People of TX vs. Tech Billionaires: Fighting for Housing, Labor and Environmental Justice in TX and beyond.
    Tue, Mar 12
    Austin
    Mar 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Austin, Austin, TX, USA
    Mar 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
    Austin, Austin, TX, USA
    Austin's environmental challenges are daunting. Join our teach-in for community solutions. (Re)imagine justice in Texas and beyond.
  • Brooklyn Public Hearing
    Brooklyn Public Hearing
    Brooklyn Public Hearing
    Tue, Nov 14
    Central Library
    Nov 14, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
    Nov 14, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
    Join the Fight against National Grid's $30/month gas hike and oppose harmful, fracked pipelines.
  • Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Sun, Sep 24
    Brooklyn
    Sep 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    Sep 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    A series of educational strategy events for implementing survival networks and building autonomy and community in the fight for collective liberation.
  • Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Survival in the City: Strategizing for the Next Era of Our Movement
    Sat, Sep 23
    Brooklyn
    Sep 23, 2023, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    Sep 23, 2023, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    A series of educational strategy events for implementing survival networks and building autonomy and community in the fight for collective liberation.
  • Climate Survival: Visioning the Next Era of Our Movement
    Climate Survival: Visioning the Next Era of Our Movement
    Climate Survival: Visioning the Next Era of Our Movement
    Wed, Sep 20
    Lang Cafe @ The New School
    Sep 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Lang Cafe @ The New School, 65 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Sep 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Lang Cafe @ The New School, 65 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    An interactive workshop introducing participants to "dual power organizing" as a way to build climate power, strengthen mutual aid organizing, and build the type of community infrastructure we need to survive climate change.
  • Earth Month Convergence
    Earth Month Convergence
    Earth Month Convergence
    Sat, Apr 22
    La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez
    Apr 22, 2023, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez, E 9th St & Avenue C, New York, NY 10003, USA
    Apr 22, 2023, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez, E 9th St & Avenue C, New York, NY 10003, USA
    A series of workshops, teach-ins, and skillshares for developing the mindsets and tools to build autonomy and community in the fight for collective liberation.

Our Impact at a Glance

8,880+

frontline community members deepening their understanding of social-environmental justice through our CJCS & workshops

3,770+

students reached through the implementation of our justice-curricula in schools

65+

hours of lesson plans that center STEAM, environmental justice, and traditional and indigenous knowledge 

80+

events hosted or co-hosted by our team 

20+

partnerships with Indigenous leaders, grassroots organizations, and mutual aid collectives 

14+

school partnerships

12

youth awarded $6k each to develop and implement local innovative solutions

2

oil pipeline and terminal projects halted as a result of our organizing 

Interested in collaborating with S:E?

Write to us at info.startempowerment@gmail.com

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