The Hey Campaign
Uniting for Climate Action
The Healthy and Environment-friendly Youth (HEY) Campaign, powered by the Ashley Lashley Foundation, united global youth activists to take action on climate change and health.
The campaign was created in close collaboration with UNICEF and seeks to build bridges between youth in the Caribbean and around the world.
VISION
To create a generation of young people committed to adopting lifestyles that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.
The HEY Campaign’s agenda is therefore to create a movement bringing all our youth and children together in their diversity, to promote and advocate for these shared values.
In April 2020, together with a group of Caribbean-based youth, we have launched the HEY (Healthy and Environment-friendly Youth) Campaign, calling for a new global movement to place children and youth at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and change the way we work on child health, in the context of climate change.
The HEY Campaign has been engaging in multiple activities with many young persons and groups to tackle climate change and its impact on people’s physical and mental health.
HEY Regions
HEY Campaign Impact
children and young people on climate change and health
HEY Ambassador Programme
Fostering a Greener Generation
Uniting Caribbean Health and Climate Youth Champions Worldwide
Elevate your IMPACT with the HEY Ambassador Programme!
The HEY Ambassador Program elevates your commitment to climate action and community engagement. Focused on climate change's health impact, it equips you to be a community leader for positive change in your country.
To become a HEY Ambassador, you must be between the ages of 9 and 27. Our Hey Regional Focal Points must be between the ages of 16 and 27. Our ambassadors are individuals who possess a passion for changing the world through climate action and a drive to engage and grow the HEY Campaign Community
As a Hey Ambassador, you'll have the chance to take your advocacy to new heights and strengthen your skills in community leadership. You'll participate in practical advocacy efforts that will help you connect with members of your community through direct action and dialogue.
Our Applications are OPEN
Global HEY Climate Fund
In 2022, the HEY Global Climate Fund was launched to introduce a fresh avenue for young climate activists to access resources and backing in their endeavors to combat climate change. Our objective is to offer financial assistance to young climate and health activists, aiding them in realizing their innovative and influential projects focused on tackling worldwide environmental challenges.
Funding is awarded to grantee’s between $2500 - $5000 USD.
WHO CAN APPLY
The HEY Global Climate Fund is open to all members of the public as well as members of the HEY Campaign. For those not currently a part of the HEY Campaign, we invite you to join our global community of young people committed to making a difference in the fight against climate change.
EMBRACE YOUTH POWER FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Grant Funding Awardees
Proudly supporting innovation and dedication in the pursuit of a better world by our young people
Your support transforms ideas into action
By investing in the HEY Climate Fund, you’re empowering young activists to create tangible change in the fight against climate challenges. Together, we’re shaping a sustainable future.
Join us in making a lasting impact.
or make a donation
HEY Global Youth Network Summit
Join us for a transformative experience at the HEY Global Youth Network Summit every year, where passionate young minds and experts unite to shape the future of our planet. This summit is a platform for collaboration, learning, and action, bringing together youth leaders, climate activists, and advocates from around the world.
Each year we focus on a new topic for the past 6 years our themes included
Women and Children Mental Health
Green Technology on Healthcare
Register to be apart of our upcoming Summit on Climate change and the use of Green Technology on Healthcare (September 6th, 2023)
HEY Campaign KEY Partners
The HEY Global Climate Fund is open to all members of the public as well as members of the HEY Campaign. For those not currently a part of the HEY Campaign, we invite you to join our global community of young people committed to making a difference in the fight against climate change.
We are particularly proud to partner with UNICEF, Clara Lionel Foundation, and Open Society Foundation, which we see as a unique opportunity to empower children and young people of today and tomorrow to live healthy lifestyles in harmony with nature.