Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the youth of Eswatini to actively participate in sustainable development and create a better future for all.
Discover Our MissionWe develop leadership and eco-citizenship in young people through their involvement in sustainable community development, upholding responsibility, volunteerism, and ecological integrity as our core values.
YVE-Eswatini works in partnership to help improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities by empowering them to formulate and implement development plans that promote sustainability.
We apply rigorous knowledge to inform, advocate and lobby for sound environmentally friendly policies through a community-centered approach, recognizing climate change and environmental issues as crucial to breaking the cycle of unemployment and poverty.
Our international scope has been recognized by several local and international partners, including UNEP, African Commission on Human & People's Rights, Energy Globe Award, and many others.
To develop leadership and eco-citizenship in young people through their involvement in sustainable development.
A world where communities are developed and young people are at the forefront of sustainable development.
Volunteerism, Responsibility, Ecological Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Justice, Gender Balance, Equity, and Solidarity.
Energy & Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Youth & Eco-Citizenship, Policy Monitoring, and Social Entrepreneurship.
We engage in a wide range of environmental and youth empowerment initiatives across Eswatini through education, advocacy, and community action.
Promoting sustainable energy solutions and energy efficiency technologies for communities.
Tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and natural resource management initiatives.
Launching school eco-clubs and providing comprehensive environmental education.
Facilitating community discussions on sustainable development and climate action.
Promoting sustainable farming practices, agro-ecology, and food security.
Training, capacity building, and leadership development for young people across Eswatini.
Discover our groundbreaking initiatives that combine technology with environmental conservation
A revolutionary waste-to-value platform that incentivizes recycling through a digital reward system. Transforming waste management into an economic opportunity for communities across Eswatini.
An advanced AI-powered environmental monitoring platform combining satellite data analysis with indigenous ecological knowledge to protect and manage Eswatini's natural heritage.
We partner with educational institutions across Eswatini to promote environmental awareness and youth leadership through our school programs and eco-clubs.
We collaborate with prestigious local and international organizations to amplify our impact and reach in promoting sustainable development.
Including: UNEP, African Commission on Human & People's Rights, Energy Globe Award, Global Young Greens, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Energy, National Youth Council, Danish Board of Technology, ANEW, SWA, Global Youth Action Network and many more prestigious organizations.