About
Madhvi4EcoEthics, is a 501c3 non-profit founded by a dynamic 6 yr-old Eco Warrior girl, Madhvi Chittoor, in 2017, in Colorado USA.
EcoEthics Global is the global-arm of Madhvi4EcoEthics and founded by Madhvi Chittoor in the year 2020.
Our Mission To usher impactful change advocating EcoEthics and enabling green choices in-lieu of non-green convenience & greedy economics to protect ecosystems, public health and climate through advocacy, policy and education for all. We are a Diversity, Equity and Inclusive organization.
Our Vision Madhvi4EcoEthics is committed to protect our only home Planet Earth for the current and future generations, guarantee the fundamental right to clean air, clean water, clean soil, clean food and great health for every living being – humans, flora and fauna, recognize rights for nature, and build an economy that puts people’s health and nature over profits. Our Work Humanity is out-of-time when it comes to safeguarding our planet. Biodiversity loss, trash, pollution and global warming are growing more dire by the minute, leading to climate change and manifested as devastating hurricanes, floods, drought, hunger, melting polar ice-caps, rising sea-levels, wildfires, etc. Environmental and climate responsibility and accountability is the need of the hour. In communities, organizations, and governments, we - empower people – children, youth and adults, with skills needed to tackle climate crisis through STEAM climate education – school programs, community activities, workshops, seminars, courses, exhibitions, certifications. - advocate for ecosystem and economic ethics, - bring about policy changes. Through our EcoEthics Global Movement, we implement our work in many countries across the globe like Zimbabwe, India, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Namibia, Portugal, Brazil, etc. We fight for climate justice, environmental justice, social justice, economic justice, health justice and intergenerational justice. Our Founder
Madhvi Chittoor is a 13-year-old Eco Warrior, SDG STEAM advocate, youngest UN Child Advisor, voted the Best Upcoming Peacemaker by 14 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Global Ambassador for EarthDay.org and Plastic Pollution Coalition. She has been a Climate Warrior since she was 5 years old and is also known as “No Styrofoam Ninja”, “No Plastic Ninja”, Ms. Policy” and “Ban PFAs Beast”.
When she was 5 years old, she watched a CNN documentary on Plastic Pollution and was inspired to take action. She wrote a book called “Is Plastic My Food?” and that won recognition from the US Congress and the National Geographic. Its available in Amazon, scribd, apple ibooks, etc. Then she wanted to do more and founded the non-profit, Madhvi4EcoEthics when she was 6 years old and then the EcoEthics Global movement when she was 9 years old.
She has ushered large-scale impactful changes locally, nationally, and globally through advocacy, policy and education via signature campaigns, public speeches, testimonies, meetings with and emails to many heads-of-states, legislators, diplomats, Climate scientists, businesses, artists, educationists, etc. In September 2023 she addressed the UN in Geneva and in March 2023, the UN General Assembly in NY. As per UN she made history as the youngest UN Child Advisor in the formulation of UNGC 26. She founded the non-profit Madhvi4EcoEthics at age 6 and the EcoEthics Global Movement at the age of 9 with operations in India, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and many more.
She is also an internationally recognized speaker, a music composer, plays many instruments like violin, piano, cello, recorder, clarinet, etc. two Guinness World Records holder, an author, a Bharatanatyam exponent, a Taekwondo Black Belt and an inventor. She has been composing music since she was 4 years of age and released her first music album when she was 8 years old. Her album can be found in Amazon music, Apple iMusic, Spotify, etc. Her books can be found in Amazon, scribd, etc. She also uses her music and visual arts for her eco-work.
She has received many awards for her
- EcoWarrior work – viz., the 2024 Future Leader of the Year with Jefferson County, Colorado, 2024 and 2023 Anthem Awards for International Young Leader of the Year, 2023 Young Scientist Award, 2022 Planet Protector Award, 2022 Cara Russell Rising Star Award, 2020 Barron Award, 2019 Green Difference Award for Sustainability,
- Music composition – Genius – received social media recognition from Hollywood music composer Mr. Lorne Balfe, legend Hans Zimmer, Nat Geo Genius, Director Ron Howard in an International competition.
- music composition, dance choreography, photography, in the prestigious Reflections competition in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
She has also been invited as a keynote speaker, panelist, and Guest of Honor for many events globally. She and her work have also been featured in many leading US, UN and global publications like the People Magazine, Telegraph, AP, Guardian, NBC, WWF magazine, New Indian Express, First Post, Denver Post, and many others.
Our Advisors
Jo has more than 20 years of senior-level experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and communications, and for more than nine years she has served as executive director for the Jefferson County Library Foundation. Previously she has held leadership positions in a number of Denver-area nonprofits, serving as: development manager, Community Educational Outreach; executive director, Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance; chief development officer, Veterans Green Jobs; special projects manager, Colorado State University Extension in Jefferson County; and senior development officer, Griffith Centers for Children, Inc.
A magna cum laude graduate of Metro State University of Denver, Jo earned a bachelor's degree in English/Journalism and a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management (MNM) from Regis University. In addition, she is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), she’s received Grants Professional Certification (GPC) and she’s acquired added certifications in marketing and public relations. Jo is a published, freelance journalist who has written for local newspapers as well as regional and national magazines. She served two terms on the Jefferson County Community Services Advisory Board and is now a Board member for the Golden Pantry & Thrift. She also serves on Jeffco’s CSU Extension Advisory Board and is a past Board member for the Honor Bell Foundation and the Literacy Coalition of Colorado. Jo is a member of the Golden Chamber of Commerce, the Wheat Ridge Business Association, PEO Chapter FP, Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club, the Applewood Business Association, and the Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable.
Our Mission To usher impactful change advocating EcoEthics and enabling green choices in-lieu of non-green convenience & greedy economics to protect ecosystems, public health and climate through advocacy, policy and education for all. We are a Diversity, Equity and Inclusive organization.
Our Vision Madhvi4EcoEthics is committed to protect our only home Planet Earth for the current and future generations, guarantee the fundamental right to clean air, clean water, clean soil, clean food and great health for every living being – humans, flora and fauna, recognize rights for nature, and build an economy that puts people’s health and nature over profits. Our Work Humanity is out-of-time when it comes to safeguarding our planet. Biodiversity loss, trash, pollution and global warming are growing more dire by the minute, leading to climate change and manifested as devastating hurricanes, floods, drought, hunger, melting polar ice-caps, rising sea-levels, wildfires, etc. Environmental and climate responsibility and accountability is the need of the hour. In communities, organizations, and governments, we - empower people – children, youth and adults, with skills needed to tackle climate crisis through STEAM climate education – school programs, community activities, workshops, seminars, courses, exhibitions, certifications. - advocate for ecosystem and economic ethics, - bring about policy changes. Through our EcoEthics Global Movement, we implement our work in many countries across the globe like Zimbabwe, India, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Namibia, Portugal, Brazil, etc. We fight for climate justice, environmental justice, social justice, economic justice, health justice and intergenerational justice. Our Founder
Ms. Madhvi Chittoor
Ms. Jo Schantz, MNM, CFRE, GPC