About Greenlead

OUR ORGANIZATION

Greenlead is a registered NGO focused on building the capacity of young people to address pressing environmental issues of today, including the climate change crisis, greenwashing, waste management, and other environmental sustainability issues in building a sustainable and inclusive Africa.

By building capacity, we hope to inspire action, advocacy, policy development, create and take advantage of opportunities, create jobs, and touch communities all over Africa in sustainable ways.

Through the African Climate Leaders Fellowship and other initiatives of ours, we hope to build capacity for action and inspire innovative sustainable solutions.

Our Flagship Projects:

African Climate Leaders Fellowship
African Climate Leaders Conference
EcoLead project targeted at building the capacity of young children and adolescents on climate issues.

OUR VISION

Greenlead envisions a future where young Africans are at the forefront of the global climate movement, creating resilient communities that thrive sustainably.

OUR OBJECTIVES

CAPACITY BUILDING

We provide comprehensive climate science, policy, and advocacy training programs, enabling young Africans to effectively address climate challenges. Our training programs, workshops, and conferences focus on practical skills such as project management, leadership, and community engagement, ensuring participants can translate knowledge into action.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

We support young innovators and entrepreneurs by offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and platforms to showcase their climate solutions. Greenlead amplifies the voices of African youth in global climate discourse, advocating for policies that reflect their perspectives and needs

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Our projects promote sustainable practices at the grassroots level, from clean energy initiatives to sustainable agriculture and waste management. We collaborate with local communities to develop and implement climate resilience strategies, ensuring inclusivity and long-term sustainability.

ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS

Greenlead conducts awareness campaigns to educate the broader public on climate change impacts and the importance of sustainable living. We engage with policymakers to advocate for robust climate policies that support youth and community-led initiatives.