Ardsley High Schooler Launches EcoVoices to Distribute 200+ Climate Pamphlets Globally

Sonya Duggal, a 10th grader at Ardsley High School, has distributed more than 200 versions of climate education pamphlets to 11 countries and two U.S. states. The organization, EcoVoices, began in April 2025 with a focus on local libraries in New York.

Duggal describes EcoVoices as a youth-led effort in climate literacy, storytelling, and global collaboration. The project moved beyond its initial New York base to include Massachusetts and Washington. Internationally, the network spans India, Uganda, Ghana, Peru, Mexico, Indonesia, Oman, Kuwait, Nepal, Morocco, and Afghanistan.

Local ambassadors in each region handle the distribution of materials and educate young people. Duggal stated that she reached out to global climate organizations using an ambassador application link. She also utilized social media and email to recruit youth interested in serving as representatives for the project.

The initiative was inspired by Duggal’s mother, who involved her in climate change issues from an early age. Duggal wanted to create a platform where other young people could participate similarly. She noted that her mother has always kept her heavily involved in the topic.

In June 2025, EcoVoices released its first magazine with support from the Greenburgh Public Library. The library printed the publication and distributed flyers explaining how young people could submit their own work. Submissions for the project now come from youth around the world.

The organization prioritizes creative expression over standard facts and statistics. Duggal explained that the pamphlets are translated into local languages to make the materials accessible to different communities. The group has also hosted workshops and launched a digital innovation challenge for youth to submit climate solutions.