Through a new UCLA program, actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is helping kids grow their own food to inspire sustainable lifestyles.
Leonardo DiCaprio is celebrated for his decades-long career in Hollywood which has landed him in some of the most memorable roles in movie history, including in Titanic, Romeo & Juliet, and Wolf of Wall Street. But it was in his 2016 documentary Before the Flood that fans learned about DiCaprio’s biggest off-screen passion: bringing awareness and solutions to the climate crisis.
DiCaprio’s newest environmental efforts take him to a new climate project at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Lab School. Supported by the new Leonardo DiCaprio Scholarship Fund, this initiative aims to empower students by teaching them sustainable food practices through hands-on experience in growing their own food.
“We are honored to partner with Leonardo DiCaprio in support of UCLA Lab School,” UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said in a statement. “Expanding access to high-quality education and helping young people recognize the need to protect our planet are critical goals for our institution.”
“We are deeply grateful to Mr. DiCaprio for giving back to the Lab School in this way,” Block said.
The Leonardo DiCaprio Scholarship Fund, designed to promote diversity within the UCLA Lab School, provides essential financial aid to families in need. Approximately 40 percent of families at the school rely on this support, ensuring that a wide range of students can access the educational programs offered.
By nurturing diversity, the fund creates an inclusive environment where students can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future.
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