Through research, education and community organizing Ma'at Youth Academy's goal is to create a system of community monitors that can minimize human exposure to environmental hazards.

Description:
Ma'at Youth Academy's goal is to integrate the needs of communities of color and low-income areas with opportunities in education, economic development, community revitalization, and environmental restoration and conservation from the perspective of urban communities, especially as it relates to youth and environmental justice.

History:
Ma'at is the Egyptian goddess of justice and truth. The Ma'at Youth Academy, founded and directed by lifelong Richmond resident Sharon fuller, is a multicultural environmental organization dedicated to a safer, cleaner, healthier environment. MYA seeks to improve all ecological relationships, including those between humanity and nature, as well as between people. cultural differences are embraced and honored as we promote the preservation and conservation of vital natural resources.

Contact people:

Elizabeth Orozco, Program Manager, (510) 235-2210 Mecca Williams, Assistant Director, (510) 235-2210

Office fax number: (510) 235-2262

Address:

1015 Nevin Suite 101 Richmond, CA 94801 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.maatya.org

Directions:

Take the 80 Freeway towards Pinol or Richmond Exit- Barrett/San Pablo Avenue Make a Right off of the freeway Make Left on Harbor Way 400 Harbor Way Building is across from the Richmond Kaiser   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Richmond Bart Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5