Sunrise Movement
Political OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
Sunrise Movement is a youth-led political organization focused on mobilizing people to confront the climate crisis. It pursues a four-year strategy to elevate climate action to national urgency, expose fossil fuel influence in politics, and elect a government that will advance a climate-focused agenda for health, housing, and the future. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., and employs hundreds of staff to organize, educate, and engage communities across the country. Its work centers on political organizing, advocacy, and voter engagement aimed at young people and allied communities. Operating within the broader climate and social-justice landscape, Sunrise seeks to establish a substantive policy platform and leadership aligned with its goals. A notable development in recent years includes launching the Green New Deal for Schools campaign in 2023, extending its reach to more than 50 high schools.