Be Part of the Global Conversation on Conservation
Apply To The 2024 Global Mentorship Program
Be Part of the Global Conversation on Conservation
Apply To The 2024 Global Mentorship Program

CoalitionWILD is equipping the youth of today for a better tomorrow.

EXCELerator

An intensive 6-month leadership and capacity building training equipping emerging environmental leaders with the skills necessary to carry out action projects for the planet.

Global Mentorship

A 6-month virtual mentorship program aimed at building collaborative and cross-generational relationships between emerging young conservation leaders and senior conservation professionals.

Capacity Building Workshops

CoalitionWILD collaborates with programs and organizations globally to provide their networks with youth trainings, tailored mentorship and facilitated skill building workshops. Email us to partner.

Impact Report 2022

We believe that making a difference starts with an awareness of your own impact on the world around you.

In our 10 years of developing young leaders, we have seen how individuals who grow to become community leaders generally have the discernment to identify issues in their own communities and ecosystems. Their experiences have helped them recognize these challenges, giving them an idea of how to address them. We step in to provide free resources and mentorship so that they can put their vision into action.

Join us as we continue to cultivate a movement of young leaders who can make a difference in their communities. Let’s take a step together to inspire more generations to come.

A Force For Change

Youth-developed and youth-led by a youth-team, youth-board, and youth-partners*, we know that just inspiring youth isn’t enough –

We need to lower the threshold for active involvement.

We work with young people self-designing solutions for issues they care about.

It’s not just about providing the tools to create action. We are ensuring they have the belief that they know how to use those tools best.

* We define youth as 35 years of age and under.

2,929

Emerging Leaders Equipped

23,280

People Impacted Globally

86

Countries

165

Excelerator
Alumni

204

Mentorship Participants

27

Young Champions Of The Earth

Mentors Making a Difference: Phoebe and David’s Journey with CoalitionWILD

At CoalitionWILD, we believe in the power of mentorship and the transformative impact it can have on the lives of young conservationists. Here, we shine a spotlight on two exceptional repeat mentors, Phoebe Barnard and David Manski, who have been actively involved in our Global Mentorship Program. Their dedication, wisdom, and passion for conservation have inspired and guided numerous young professionals on their journey to become future leaders in the field.

From wildlife research to local community: a story of life in Mt. Gaoligong

In 2014 – 2015, for 6 months I was part of a field research team working on the gibbons (Hoolock tianxing), a small ape inhabiting the subtropical evergreen forest of southwest China, close to the mountainous Sino-Myanmar border. This region harbors a high level of biodiversity with a 335,549 – ha protected area founded in the 1980s. “Gaoligong” as the reserved was named after referred to an ancient family once living in this area.

Climate Advocacy in Action: Steve Misati’s Journey

In a world facing environmental challenges, individuals like Steve Misati emerge as beacons of hope, leading the charge for marine conservation and climate justice. Hailing from Mombasa, Kenya, Steve is not just a dedicated Marine Conservationist but also a fervent Climate Justice Advocate and Environmental Defender.

Protecting Pangolins in Nepal

Discover the remarkable work of Prativa Kaspal, a passionate conservationist from Nepal. Her project focuses on preserving the critically endangered Chinese and Indian pangolins, which are facing severe threats due to overhunting and habitat loss. Through her dedication and participation in the CoalitionWILD EXCELerator program, Prativa is making a significant impact on pangolin conservation while inspiring others to join the cause.