We seek to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. We pursue our mission through education, politics, events, and consumer activism.
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Earth Day Network, founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, is a driving force steering environmental awareness around the world. Through Earth Day Network, activists connect, interact, and have an impact on their communities, and create positive change in local, national, and global policies.
EDN's international network reaches over 17,000 organizations in 174 countries, while the domestic program engages 5,000 groups and over 25,000 educators coordinating millions of community development and environmental protection activities throughout the year.
Earth Day Network’s programs and activities are guided by the following goals:
Promote Civic Engagement
Broaden the Meaning of "Environment"
Implement Groundbreaking Environmental Education Programs
Help Bring Clean Water and Sanitation to the World
Inspire and engage college students to become environmental leaders
Support Earth Day Events and Actions around the World
Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. More than a half billion people participate in our campaigns every year.