About the Fellowship
A transformative initiative dedicated to harnessing the adventurous spirit, resilience, and innovative leadership of African youth.
Our Mission
To equip young African climate activists with the tools, networks, funding and mentorship needed to address the intersectional challenges of climate change across the continent.
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Our Team
Project Team
Ngozi Edum
Project Manager
Ngozi leads the Partnership and Innovation at the Development of Educational Action Network. She has over five years of experience leading sustainable...
Doreen Mennom Oho
Project Officer
Doreen Mennom Oho is a development practitioner currently serving as the Technical Programs Lead at DEAN Initiative, a youth-led organization dedicate...
Uche Arinze
Project Communications Officer
Uche Arinze is a dynamic educator, development strategist, and communications expert passionately shaping narratives that drive impact. As Communicati...
Project Strategy Support Team
Yazid Salahudeen Mikail
Data Scientist & Policy Advocate
Yazid Salahudeen Mikail is a data scientist, policy advocate, and climate change and sustainable development advocate. He is the founder of Nest Afri...
Joy Ify Onyekwere
Media Professional & Climate Journalist
Joy Ify Onyekwere is a media professional, climate journalist, and strategic communicator with over seven years of experience in television, radio, an...
Elona Erezi
Social Impact Catalyst
Elona Erezi is a social impact catalyst systematically leading change and driving action for people and the planet. Elona is a management and strategy...
Project Advisors
Seyifunmi Adebote
Project Implementation Advisor
Seyifunmi Adebote is a leading environmental and communication practitioner with over 8 years of active experience across national, regional and inter...
Semiye Michael
Project Director
Semiye Michael wears the badge of the United Nations Global Goals Goalkeeper proudly, a recognition bestowed upon him by the esteemed Bill and Melinda...