GreeningUp Africa
Who We Are
For over a decade, GreeningUp Africa has been raising climate action champions and changemakers across the African continent. An organization that started on a very tragic note has now reached more than 100,000 marginalised youths, women, and girls, as well as persons with disabilities across the cities of Africa. Our journey began with a deeply personal experience that propelled us into action. Our founder witnessed the very devastating impact of flooding (a serious effect of climate change) twelve years ago when several of his neighbours tragically lost their lives. This heartbreaking event ignited a determination within him to prevent such tragedies from recurring by creating positive changes in communities across Nigeria. Fueled by this sense of purpose, GreeningUp Africa was founded with a mission to empower underserved communities and individuals to mitigate the risks posed by climate change.
GreeningUp Africa works to enhance communities' resilience to climate change. We empower young individuals by providing them with the necessary tools to lead in their communities. Our projects focus on equipping youths to take charge of initiatives that promote climate action. Through strategic partnerships, innovative projects, and grassroots initiatives, GreeningUp Africa has made significant strides in promoting environmental conservation, disaster risk reduction, and community empowerment. Our team, led by young African changemakers, believes in fostering local solutions that create global impacts.
Our Mission
To drive Africa's growth through sustainable innovation, reduce environmental hazards, and empower underserved communities by promoting eco-friendly practices, green entrepreneurship, and climate education.
Our Vision
An empowered Africa where communities thrive sustainably, poverty is diminished, and every individual is equipped to combat climate and environmental challenges.
Our Approach
Our approach is community-centric, youth-driven and gender-conscious. By focusing on green entrepreneurship, climate justice, sustainable agriculture, recycling, and climate education, we are addressing the root causes of poverty and environmental degradation. Our impact-driven projects engage youth, women, and marginalized groups to build lasting change.
Our Values
Sustainability: We prioritize environmentally friendly practices in all our projects. Empowerment: We believe in building individual and community capacities. Innovation: We harness new ideas to create solutions for climate and socio-economic challenges. Collaboration: We partner with like-minded organizations, governments, and communities to drive meaningful change.
Our Impact Story
GreeningUp Africa is more than an organization; it’s a movement that has transformed thousands of lives across Africa.
Empowering Women and Youth Through Climate Innovations
Since our inception, we have empowered over 10,000 women, youth, and marginalized groups, created hundreds of job opportunities, and provided environmental education to thousands. Our initiatives, including Women Living and Winning with Recycling (WOLWIR) and Green Impact Nigeria, have proven that sustainable change is possible when communities work together.
Our Achievements at a Glancers
- 5007 women empowered through climate action initiatives that provide them with economic independence.
- Over 3,305 youths trained in climate-smart agricultural practices
- More than 10,000 students educated through Greenology, our climate education program.
We’re proud to collaborate with partners such as Climate-KIC; Europe’s foremost climate innovation agency (Co-funded by the European Union), European Institute of Technology (EIT), Irish Aid and other local organizations committed to sustainable development and community empowerment.
Collaborators
Our Partners
What We Do
Our Projects
- Discover, Nurture, Thrive - incubate and scale climate action solutions.
Women Living and Winning with Recycling (WOLWIR) Project
- Green Impact Nigeria
Greenology: Climate Education and Entrepreneurship