ECO BOYS AND GIRLS SUPPORT PEACE AND MAKING EVERY DAY EARTH DAY

On Earth Day, the ECO BOYS AND GIRLS were invited by the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi to an event on “The Role of Young People in Countering Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace.”

Organised by the Permanent Missions of Sweden, Malaysia and Jordan, as well as IANYD Working Group on Youth and Peacebuilding and the United Network of Young Peacebuilders.

Subjects focused on “young people’s positive contribution to peace and how they can play an active and valuable role as agents of positive and constructive change.” Presentation of the findings of the report by UNOY Peacebuilders on Agreed UN Language on Youth, Peace and Security and of the Guiding Principles on Young People’s Participation in Peacebuilding.

NWF FEATURES ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS PROMOTING ECOLOGY

 National Wildlife Federation, Kevin Coyle, VP for Education and Training highlights the significance in both educating, as well as, entertaining young children. Mr. Coyle remarks “Maria Snyder accomplishes this blend beautifully." Further, he goes on to say “Importantly, Eco Boys And Girls boldly address an age group that most environmental educators shy away from.  Snyder understands that the minds of children in the lower grades (K-3) respond best to simple messages and simple solutions and that they will naturally identify with her cast of characters.”

The 6 volume book series includes:

• Meet the Eco Boys And Girls
• Eco Boys And Girls Visit the Ocean
• Eco Boys And Girls Learn about Energy
• Eco Boys And Girls Visit the Everglades
• Eco Boys And Girls Go To An Organic Farm
• Eco Boys And Girls Plant An Urban Garden

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS INSPIRE KIDS TO LIVE AND PLAY SUSTAINABLY

National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Promise headlines Eco Boys and Girls Inspire Kids to Live and Play Sustainably: 

"Maria Snyder debuted her characters, the Eco Boys and Girls at the Liberty Science Center. Snyder, an activist, artist and model, developed Ernie Earth, Lulu Love, Patsy Peace, Ray Recycle and Sammy Sun because she wanted to use her art background to motivate positive change. Seeing the response to the characters at the Liberty Center and elsewhere, Snyder created the series of children’s titles starring the Eco Boys and Girls."

Snyder says "Children today seem to be aware the water is dirty, the air is polluted and the animals are in peril. They are learning that our planet is in crisis and they want to help – to take care of the animals, to take care of each other and our earth."

Wildlife Promise is an online extension of the NWF’s commitment to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming and connect people with nature.  

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS REVIEWED AT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS, a series of 6 books focusing on STEM and environmental education is reviewed at the National Wildlife Federation. 

The ECO BOYS AND GIRLS book series is recommended for Pre K to 3^rd Graders by the NWF. The series focuses on messages of sustainability and interconnectedness for young children to inspire a better world for all.

The NWF states: "The greatest challenge in providing education for young children is how to have an artful balance of informative lessons and entertaining pictures and stories that capture a child’s mind and heart.  The new Eco Boys and Girls book series by artist, eco-entrepreneur and author, Maria Snyder accomplishes this blend beautifully.  The series is especially captivating because it was developed for an age group that is often overlooked in environmental education – the very young."

National Wildlife Federation is America’s largest conservation organization working to protect wildlife for our children’s future.

STAR MODELS TO STAR MODEL CITIZENS, MARIA SNYDER, DAYLE HADDON AND CECELIA RODHE

3 Star Models turned Star Model Citizens were featured speakers at the President of the General Assembly of the UNITED NATIONS highlighting their passionate work with children.

DAYLE HADDON, Super Star Model, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, founded WomenOne Foundation; CECELIA RODHE, Super Star Model, A Miss Sweden, founded Noah’s Arc Foundation and MARIA SNYDER, Star Model to Eco Entrepreneur, founded her children’s eco-edutainment brand Eco Boys and Girls.

WomenOne’s aim is to help women around the world who are marginalized and who suffer because of their circumstances. WomenOne is committed to the elimination of hunger, the elimination of poverty and the end of persecution of women and children.

Noah’s Arc Foundation is built on the principle of self-expression and the belief that every child, no matter race, creed, color, nationality, religion or economic standing, needs to be able to express their true self in order to fulfill their dreams.

Eco Boys and Girls mission is to encourage youth and families around the world to be more connected to each other and the earth; to educate on the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony; and to engage the global community to “Take Action” towards greater earth stewardship for the planet and towards each other.

MARIA SNYDER'S "MINI MEDITATION" FILM PRESENTED AT THE NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT

The Newark Peace Education Summit features Maria Snyder's "Mini Meditation" “WHY ARE WE HERE?”, a 2 minute, visual meditation film created to engage the viewer in a state of calm and to inspire their imaginations and thoughts around their personal meanings and values of peace.

The Newark Peace Education Summit is a three day conference focusing on peacemaking practices from around the world. The summit will explore the programs, policies, and methods used by communities to establish peace, why and how they work, and how to replicate them in America and around the world.

MARIA SNYDER FEATURED PRESENTER AT NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT

NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT focuses on peacemaking practices from around the world and featured Maria Snyder presenting her WHY ARE WE HERE? Film, as well as panels and workshops with His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Nobel Laureates and peace advocates from a wide cross section of cultures, disciplines and perspectives. 

Maria Snyder is recognized as leading "A New Generation of Artists for Peace." Maria's Art has been described as "an emerging body of work that spans graphic, advertising, and fine arts in techniques and media, while illuminating the challenges of bringing images and ideas about peace into the modern mainstream, after decades of marginalization."

NEWARK PEACE EDUCATION SUMMIT explores the programs, policies, and methods used by communities to establish peace, why and how they work, and how to replicate them in America and around the world.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CALL TO ACTION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

Ernie Earth and Eco Boys and Girls join in A CALL TO ACTION for Science Education to support the Millennium Development Goals Summit with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.

On the occasion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit, the Association of Science Technology Centers, Inc. (ASTC) will convene a reception and discussion, in cooperation with the World Ocean Network, UNESCO, The Millennium Campaign, and major science center networks worldwide.

PEACE ART AND MARIA SNYDER

The American Public Health Association (APHA) featured Maria Snyder's Peace Art at the annual conference in Philadelphia, PA.

At APHA conference, Maria's art was described as an emerging body of work that spans graphic, advertising, and fine arts in techniques and media. Her presentation illuminated the challenges of bringing images and ideas about peace into the modern mainstream after decades of marginalization.

The American Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872.

GLOBAL HEARTS UNITE WITH MARIA SNYDER ART

Maria's art installation, HeartsUnite was featured at the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, sponsored by the Fulbright Center  in Washington, DC.

The purpose of the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations is to shift the attention from war to peace, and learn from those countries that have achieved a high level of peacefulness.

MARIA'S BOOK, A MESSAGE OF LOVE

A Message of Love is a collection of Maria Snyder's art and poetry sharing a message of her belief in our interconnectedness, as well as positive messages of love and peace.

Maria's A Message of Love was launched and sold at Rizzoli's Bookstore.

Rizzoli Bookstore has been an unsurpassed source for superb books on visual topics, foreign language books and periodicals, and an eclectic assortment of music.