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Sowing Change.
Harvesting Hope.
The Future Begins with A Sprout.

“We are a youth-led organization working at the intersection of environmental education, digital advocacy, and community action.”

Contact us at : wescoutthesprouts1@gmail.com

Who We Are...

The Sprout Scouts is a youth-led initiative focused on building awareness and action around SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, urban systems, and environmental impact.

Sprout Scouts members at an event

Vision

To cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious leaders who create sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities through knowledge, innovation, and action.

Mission

The Sprout Scouts empowers youth and communities by advancing environmental education, conducting research, promoting digital advocacy, and implementing community-driven initiatives that inspire lasting environmental stewardship.

Core Values

  • Sustainability
  • Community inclusion
  • Collaboration
  • Youth empowerment
  • Action-based learning
Sprout Scouts presenting a sensor-integrated composting project

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Research Publications

Project

ROOT

(Resources, Organics, and Opportunities for Tomorrow)

Overview

ROOT is an eight-month youth-led initiative by The Sprout Scouts that combines research, digital advocacy, and community engagement to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living. The project aims to make environmental knowledge more accessible while empowering communities to take practical action toward a greener future.

Objectives

  1. Promote environmental education through engaging digital content.
  2. Raise awareness about sustainable urban living and responsible waste management.
  3. Conduct research on key environmental topics and translate findings into accessible resources.
  4. Empower youth to become advocates for sustainability.
  5. Support underprivileged communities through environmental education and practical activities.

Theme

Growing Knowledge. Inspiring Action. Building Sustainable Communities.

Focus Areas

  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Urban Waste Management
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Organic Waste and Composting
  • Circular Economy
  • Environmental Literacy and Youth Empowerment

ROOT Components

Research

Our team conducts research on environmental challenges and sustainable solutions to ensure that all educational materials are evidence-based and relevant.

Research Topics

  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Urban waste management
  • Composting and organic waste
  • Community sustainability practices
  • Environmental policies and innovations

Digital Advocacy

Research findings are transformed into engaging digital content, including:

  • Short videos
  • Infographics
  • Educational carousels
  • Articles and blog posts
  • Environmental tips and awareness campaigns

Goal

The goal is to make sustainability understandable, relatable, and actionable for everyone.

Hands holding an earthworm during a ROOT community activity

Community Engagement

ROOT extends beyond the digital space by working directly with communities through:

  • Environmental education sessions
  • Interactive workshops
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Practical demonstrations of sustainable practices
  • Activities with youth and underprivileged communities

Target Audience

  • Youth and students
  • Local communities
  • Underprivileged communities
  • Environmental advocates
  • Educators and community leaders
  • Members of the general public interested in sustainability
Sprout Scouts volunteers posing together at the workshop
Project

ROOT Workshops

The Sprout Scouts & Pan Pyoe Yeik

Composting & Waste Management Workshop

As part of the “Inclusive Community for Everyday Living” project, The Sprout Scouts facilitated an interactive session for 30 individuals with Down Syndrome and 27 youth volunteers on proper waste management and responsible disposal.

Through engaging activities and discussions, participants learned practical ways to manage waste in their daily lives and make more environmentally responsible choices. The session also encouraged teamwork, confidence, and inclusive participation.

Workshop participants raising their hands together
Participants sitting in groups on the wooden floor of the workshop hall
Group selfie of volunteers and participants sitting on the workshop floor
Participants holding notebooks and giving thumbs up after the session
Facilitators presenting at the front of the workshop room
Participants drawing and placing stickers on a workshop craft poster
A volunteer holding a microphone for a participant to speak
A team presenting their Team Grow poster to the group
A Sprout Scouts volunteer helping a participant with a waste-sorting activity
Title slide for the Pan Pyoe Yeik and Sprout Scouts waste management workshop
Volunteers holding certificates of appreciation after the workshop

Meet Our Team

Founding Members

Kay Zin Lin

Kay Zin Lin

Co-Founder

Zune Thi Khine

Zune Thi Khine

Founder

Oak Soe Thinkha

Oak Soe Thinkha

Co-Founder

Cohort-1 Volunteers

Phway Phway Zaw Min

Phway Phway Zaw Min

Research Trainer & Supervisor

Archit Singh

Archit Singh

Lead Researcher

Pyae Oo San

Pyae Oo San

Internal Communication Coordinator

Htet Eaindray Lwin

Htet Eaindray Lwin

Researcher

Phoo Htarni Kyaw

Phoo Htarni Kyaw

Researcher

Theint Wai Lyan

Theint Wai Lyan

Researcher

Aung Chit Thae Ko

Aung Chit Thae Ko

Researcher

Thuta Sitt

Thuta Sitt

Researcher

Thiri Pyae Sone

Thiri Pyae Sone

Researcher

Khin Oo Mon

Khin Oo Mon

Graphic Designer

Mi Yamin San

Mi Yamin San

Content Writer

Nang A Moon Khaung

Nang A Moon Khaung

External Communication Coordinator

Thein Htet San

Thein Htet San

External Communication Coordinator

Sprout Scouts volunteers working with compost outdoors
Become a Sprout Scout

Ready to sow a change?

  • Volunteer with Sprout Scouts
  • Participate in campaigns
  • Contribute to research
  • Join outreach programs