Our Mission

We recognize the potential of youth as drivers of change and seek to channel their energy into building a more sustainable, peaceful future for all life on Earth.

Our Mission

Our mission is to equip youth with ecopreneurial and peacebuilding skills to tackle the climate change and biodiversity loss crises.

Our Vision

We envision a planet where communities thrive in harmony with nature, foster a peaceful coexistence, and sustain a vibrant, global ecosystem for current and future generations.

The Challenge

Our planet is in a precarious moment in history, both socially and environmentally. We are rapidly approaching the 1.5-degree threshold for global temperature, with catastrophic consequences for livelihoods, cultures, ecosystems, and life on Earth. More than 1 million species are at risk of extinction, fundamentally changing the balance of the ecosystems that sustain us. We are facing a crisis of climate refugees, while nations are at war, local communities are denied clean water, and Indigenous peoples and environmental activists are fighting for their lives.

At the same time, very few high schools in the United States teach sustainability education in sufficient detail for students to acquire the valuable skills they need to address our environmental crises, according to researcher Allison Watson. Additionally, numerous studies have revealed a close connection between poverty and a lack of entrepreneurial skills. According to Harvard Business Review (2014), if underserved populations are not taught entrepreneurship, we stand to lose generations of talent that could help lift communities out of poverty while benefiting the planet.

Our Solution

At Live Peace Tech, we prioritize students from underserved or marginalized populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, Black, low-income, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We host workshops, provide mentorship, support incubator projects, work with high school educators, and run an innovative ecopreneurial competition with the goal of:

  • Providing youth with the knowledge, skills, and resources essential for conceiving, developing, and implementing eco-friendly and sustainable business solutions. Through hands-on experiences, participants translate environmental awareness into impactful projects that can contribute to a sustainable future.

  • Offering a holistic peace-building education that encompasses not only conflict resolution but also skills for managing inner well-being, social-emotional competence, and fostering a mindset that values dialogue and harmony. This multifaceted approach recognizes the interconnections of individual and collective well-being, promoting a culture of peace.

  • Embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative, practical approaches to effectively address environmental challenges and advance the cause of peaceful coexistence. By integrating modern tools and methods, students are equipped to create sustainable solutions and drive positive change in their communities.