Be The Change Earth Alliance Society

Be The Change Earth Alliance Society (BTCEA) is a Canadian nonprofit organization registered under the business number 818009276RR0001, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2005, it is dedicated to empowering youth and communities to take meaningful environmental and social action toward building a just, sustainable, and resilient world[1][3][4].

Mission and Vision

BTCEA's mission centers on inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals—especially youth—to adopt sustainable lifestyles and become active agents of change within their communities. The organization aims to foster a spiritually fulfilling, socially just, and environmentally sustainable human presence on Earth. BTCEA strives to integrate holistic, eco-social education across British Columbia’s school districts by collaborating with educators and school leaders[2][3][4].

Programs and Activities

The flagship program of BTCEA is Student Leadership for Change (SLC), which provides educators with resources and workshops designed to engage students in hopeful, action-focused climate education. Since its inception, SLC has reached over 1,500 teachers and 36,000 students who have collectively taken more than 150,000 actions, significantly contributing to carbon dioxide reduction efforts (over 800 tonnes prevented)[3]. Additionally, BTCEA offers professional development for teachers, student workshops, and youth mentorship programs aimed at fostering self-efficacy and agency in environmental stewardship.

As a youth-led organization, BTCEA prioritizes the voices and leadership of young people under 30 years old. It maintains an advisory committee focused on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) to ensure that Indigenous perspectives and social justice principles are embedded within its programs and organizational culture[3].

Community Engagement

Beyond educational programs, BTCEA facilitates presentations, symposia, action circles, and community gatherings that promote lifestyle changes and the creation of healthy, thriving communities. Its approach emphasizes interconnected environmental and social change beginning at the individual and community level[1][5].

Recognition and Status

Be The Change Earth Alliance Society is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, recognized for its compliance with charity regulations and its contributions to environmental education and youth empowerment in Canada[4].

BTCEA continues to build partnerships, such as with the University of British Columbia Climate Hub, to expand its reach and impact among youth and educators in British Columbia and beyond, fostering hope and action in addressing climate change[1].

[1] https://www.bethechangeearthalliance.org [2] https://www.instagram.com/bethechange_ea/ [3] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/124-818009276RR0001?lang=en [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/be-the-change-earth-alliance-society/ [5] https://thecdm.ca/partners/industry/be-the-change-earth-alliance