Coast to Coast: How Children Came Together During a Pandemic
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, children from a school in Vancouver, Canada (West Coast) connected with students from Halifax, Nova Scotia (East Coast) and decided to turn a global crisis into an opportunity to do something meaningful for the planet.
Through Zoom, they met an extraordinary lineup of inspiring individuals—mentors, changemakers, and leaders—who encouraged them, listened to their fears and dreams, and shared invaluable insights about the world, sustainability, and the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
Many of these remarkable individuals contributed to this book in ways both visible and hidden, inviting readers of all ages to discover their unique impact.
All proceeds from the book will support a charity designated by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) to provide clean water access to Indigenous communities in Northern Canada.
This is just the beginning. Every year, Young Citizens of the World (YCW) and its partners will publish a book reflecting on that year’s interviews—each one dedicated to a different U.N. Sustainable Development Goal, based on the voices and input of children.
Merci! Thank you! Nakuurmik!