Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O)

The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) is the premiere student organization
(for high school) in the Philippines that concerned for environmental welfare. This organization
consolidates all other environment-related clubs in schools, and is separated from the Science Club
which is primarily focused in science & technology.

The YES-O is under the YES Program of the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines.
Under DepEd Order No. 72, series of 2003 entitled ''ESTABLISHMENT OF THE YOUTH FOR
ENVIRONMENT IN SCHOOLS (YES) ORGANIZATION,'' public and private elementary and secondary
schools all over the country are advised to build the said organization.

Just like any other environmental organizations, we do have the goal to create awareness
about the environmental condition of the country among the Filipino students,
establish doable and specific projects for environmental wellness, and promote
environmental advocacies among our schools.

Under the YES program is also the annual convergence of the YES-O officers and members for the
Division YES-O and the Regional YES-O Executive Team elections, which will become the
governing student body that will create activities division-wide and region-wide, respectively.

Below is the OFFICIAL logo of YES-O made by the DepEd.

Recycling Plastic Bottles

GO GREEN! Reduce... Reuse... Recycle... Re-purpose.
 

1.  The Youth for Environment in Schools (YES) Organization shall have the following
objectives:
1. Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Philippine environment and
ecology, including prevailing issues and concerns relative thereto;
2. Establish specific and doable programs, projects and activities to address issues and
concerns on the environment and ecology;
3. Network with other government and non-government organizations, including Youth for
Environment in Schools (YES) Organizations in other schools within the division and
region, with regard to support and assistance to programs, projects and activities of the
organization;
4. Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological
movements and actions; and
5. Develop among members and the community proper environmental values, skills and
attitudes.
2. The following programs, projects and activities may form part of the regular undertaking
of the Youth for Environment in Schools (YES) Organization:
1. Clean-Up Drive inside and surrounding the school premises, including public and
common areas in the community
2. Waste Management, Segregation and Recycling Program
3. Awareness Campaigns to Address Specific Issues such as Pollution, Sanitation and
Health
4. Symposia/Trainings
5. Nursery Establishment and Tree-Planting Activities
6. Fun Run for the Environment
7. Youth for Environment Summer Camp