NGOs - SDGs
Sustainability Champion Profile: Dr. Jumoke Kassim
Dr. Olajumoke Kassim, a Sustainability Consultant, is a horticulturist and a German trained Landscape Architect, from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Bernburg, Germany. She holds a B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She has Professional Garden Design training from the Chelsea College of Arts & Design, University of London, UK and has visited over 28 Theme Parks in Europe, USA & United Arab Emirate. She also attended the School of Media & Communication of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria for various Media courses which include the Advanced Writing & Reporting Skills, Communicating Ideas through TV, Film and Video and Screen Writing for T.V, Film and Video.
She has attended several management courses and webinars on Climate Change Adaptation practices. She recently bagged a Master Class Certificate in Leadership and Business Management from the London Graduate School and got nominated and awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Environment & Sustainability Honoris Causa by the Commonwealth University. She is a Fellow of the Occupational Safety and Health Association UK, Nigeria Region (FOSHA) and Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants.(FIMC)
She is the Chief Executive Officer for Naturescape Ltd a horticultural and landscape consulting firm with services ranging from design and implementing of residential & estates gardens and parks, installation of hardscapes and garden furniture, maintenance service and lately training. She is an Alumna of Cherie Blair Foundation and a past Team Member of the UNEP-Finance Initiatives & Green House Gas Protocol Technical Working Group (UNEP-FI GHG TWG) that developed the Green House Gas Reporting Standards for Financial Institutions globally.
She is a past member (2016-2017) of IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award Nomination Committees representing the Africa Region. (IFLA – International Federation of Landscape Architects). She is a member of the TWG for the NESREA Extended Producer Responsibility Implementation Plan for E-Waste in Nigeria. She is also a Fellow of the Women Leaders for the World Program 2017 of the Global Women Leadership Network-GWLN in California, CA, USA. She is the Country Representative for Village Green Global Inc. a United State based sustainable funding organisation supporting sustainable projects.
She has a dynamic 23-years enviropreneur career, spanning, landscape/ecotourism photography, horticultural & environmental management, projects development and management. Sourcing new projects & clients and sustaining clients’ relationship. Managed and successfully executed Social Projects. Ensuring Government and Corporate bodies’ partnership and retaining same, through engagement of key decision makers. She also manages Naturescape Consulting Ltd, a Consulting Firm with focus on Management Training, Project Management, Business Development Consulting, Partner/Sponsor sourcing and Sustainability Consulting through which Green Business Operation is being promoted.
She taught part –time, Sustainability in Landscape Architecture (MLA Class- Masters in Landscape Architecture) at the Department of Architecture at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She is also a Landscape and Tourism photographer with an impressive archive of images of some parts of the world and Nigeria; places, people and festivals. She has attended 6 National Tourism Festivals across the 6 geographical zones, and has visited 33 states of 37 in Nigeria and 18 countries in 4 Continents of the World. She is currently a Sub Consultant to Burgeap, on an Ogun State Solid Waste Management Feasibility Study project funded by the EU Delegation through AFD- France Development Agency.
She is a multi-tasking & efficient personality with a track record that demonstrates creativity & self-motivation to achieve both personal and corporate goals. She has the goal to promote sustainable living and business operations; efficient management of energy, water and waste through her photography and sustainability works and future projects to mitigate against climate change negative effects.
She is an Alumna of the Fate Foundation having taken the Emerging Entrepreneur course-EEP Class 10. She is a member of the Lions Apex Club, Lagos, PRO-the National Association of Small & Medium Enterprises-NASME-Lagos Chapter. Member, Horticultural Society of Nigeria, Past President, Abuja Horticultural Society of Nigeria, Member, Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture-NACCIMA-Women’s Wing-NAWORG, Fellow, of the Institute of Management Consultant, West Africa & UK. Member of the Carbon Central Network, Australia, Member, Partnership for Clean Indoor Air, USA/Nigeria, Member, Conservation International, USA. Member, Green House Gas Management Institute, USA, Associate Member- Global Reporting Institute-GRI. Past President, Junior Chamber International, Aso Chapter, Abuja. She is also a Consultant to the Sustainability Policy Group of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group- NESG.
She has a productive 13-years membership of the Junior Chamber International-Nigeria, www.jci.cc with membership in 123 countries around the world – A global leadership and entrepreneurship training organization (NGO) for young people below 40 years, which provided a platform to acquire several training & social project management experiences. She was involved in various projects that impacted on the community, through which she garnered practical experiences of Goal Setting & Getting, Community Relations, Corporate Partners Sourcing, Governmental relationship, Team & Time management and Project Financing. Others are Project Management & Evaluation, Media Relationship and Negotiating-to-win skills.
She is a multi-tasking & efficient personality with a track record that demonstrates creativity & self-motivation to achieve both personal and corporate goals. She has the goal to promote sustainable living and business operations; efficient management of energy, water and waste through her works and future projects to mitigate against climate change negative effects and promote sustainable Cities and Communities.
She is the Founding Executive Director of the EarthShield International Foundation, an environmental NGO with the objective of promoting Sustainable business operation & lifestyle, climate adaptation, creation of green parks & green jobs for young people. One of the social climate adaptation project of the EarthShield International Foundation is the ‘’Sustainable Decent Public Toilet project’’ using all adaptation products, through which she and her Team plans to empower vulnerable women across Nigeria (starting from Lagos and Ogun States) and inspire adaptation to climate change and consequently develop Sustainable Cities and Communities.
She also runs Afrikasim Ventures, an online lifestyle shopping platform to promote African clothing and accessories, ranging from fabrics- Ankara, Adire, Aso-Oke and Safaris, that are made to order -(into ladies Jackets or Dresses and Shirts & Suits for men, and household accessories), leather works- dyed animal skin; leather carpets, rugs, puffs, etc., Coral beads, Pearls, Head-tie, Aso-Oke, Classy beaded Velvet Turbans, Food, Landscape and Tourism Photographs. Varied percentages of proceeds at Afrikasim goes to support the projects of the EarthShield International Foundation.
Hobbies and Interests include Photography, Information acquisition,Networking, Aerobics, Reading, Writing, Traveling, Food, Fashion, Music, Cooking, Dancing, Golf & Mountaineering.
Please see more details about her work at www.linkedin.com/in/jumoke-
NGOs - SDGs
LEAP Africa and DOW Partner to Activate Youth Action for Sustainable Development Across Africa
LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s leading non-profit organization focused on youth leadership development and Dow, a global leader in materials science, are pleased to announce the fourth edition of its Pan-African ‘Youth Day of Service (YDoS)’ campaign, a youth-led social impact campaign with the theme – Youthful and Useful.
Scheduled to be held till August 31, 2023, Youth Day of Service is a month-long campaign that seeks to foster the spirit of service to community and volunteerism among the youth population in Africa with focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This campaign which is in commemoration of the International Youth Day seeks to rally young people, corporate organisations, Governments, the Private and Social sectors across Africa to advocate and renew the spirit of active youth citizenship and collective responsibility.
Speaking at the Pan-African Press Conference and Stakeholders Engagement, Kehinde Ayeni, Executive Director LEAP Africa said: “One of our strategic pillars at LEAP Africa is to raise talents for the actualization of the SDGs. This campaign is a demonstration that LEAP Africa remains committed to youth-led actions for Sustainable Development across Africa. We believe in the power, voices, numbers and agency of young people and that an urgent commitment to creatively engaging with youth, creating platforms such as this and retooling youth with the skills and support to shape SDGs implementation across the continent, is the greatest need. We cannot do this alone, therefore we are fostering partnerships to bring the achievement of the goals closer.”
In her remarks, Mumbi Keega, Public Affairs Lead-Africa, Dow, said, “Dow is committed to fostering positive change and building resilient and sustainable communities in Africa. We believe that this can only be achieved by working together with the African youth, who are vital to promoting social welfare. Through our partnership with LEAP Africa, we are supporting the Youth Day of Service (YDoS) initiative, which empowers young people to use their skills and talents to make a difference in their communities. We are proud to be a part of YDoS and to support the next generation of African leaders who are working to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.”
Chege Ngugi, Africa Regional Director of ChildFund International in his remarks called for increased investment by governments and other stakeholders in youth development programs. “While many laudable initiatives, such as national youth funds exist, there is still a dire need to do more to ensure all youth, given the huge number, are adequately resourced to achieve their best potential, no matter where they are from. We must move beyond giving the youth a seat at the table to investing in them to use that seat for good. The youth must be enabled to act as equal partners of positive social change.”
Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa one of the implementing partners for the Youth Day of Service, represented by Caren Wakoli the Founder and Executive Director lauded LEAP Africa for investing in this initiative for the second year in Kenya. Caren noted that ELF-Africa had lined up week-long community activities across nine counties, addressing five different SDGs. She further re-affirmed ELF-Africa’s commitment to championing transformational youth action in Kenya and Africa for a sustainable future. Caren concluded by calling on young people and grassroot organisations across Kenya to join the different Youth Day of Service activities in counties near them, especially the nine counties where ELF-Africa will be working, these are Migori, Bungoma, Narok, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Murang’a, Makueni, and Kilifi.
This year, LEAP Africa will be leveraging the support of strategic partners like ChildFund International, Emerging Leaders Foundation, BellaNaija, Forgotten Bottom Millions, Legit, Zikoko Citizen, W4 Immerse, Dotts Media, African Climate Reality Project, Strategic Youth Network for Development Ghana, Youth Development Organisation Zambia and Global Shapers Community, among others, in delivering the Youth Day of Service.
Miss Career Africa Women (Image: Supplied)
Recognizing the need to empower aspiring young female entrepreneurs in Africa, the Miss Career Africa Organization (MCA) was established. The MCA program aims to uplift young women professionals, entrepreneurs, and students by offering university scholarships, career guidance, entrepreneurship incubation, leadership training, and networking opportunities.
The Miss Career Africa competition is a transformative experience for aspiring young women entrepreneurs from across the continent. With a vision to create a movement of 450,000 young women entrepreneurs and professionals across Africa, MCA aims to empower these trailblazers to become influential leaders in their respective countries.
Each year, 20 exceptional candidates aged between 18 and 24 years are selected from hundreds of applicants based on their projects or businesses and specific criteria. These talented young women then compete for the title of “Miss Career Africa.” The journey to the crown begins with a pre-selection and online voting process. The finalists undergo a rigorous 5-day boot camp, where a team of experts helps them refine their ideas into viable and scalable business models.
The Grand Finale features a distinguished panel of judges from different countries and disciplines who will crown winners in various categories, including Miss STEM, Miss Arts and Talent, Miss Hospitality, Miss Agriculture, Miss Conservation, and Miss Speaker, as well as regional winners representing the Southern, Northern, Central, Eastern, and Western regions. Prizes for the winners include seed capital, a six-month incubation training period, and continuous guidance and follow-up support to help them turn their dreams into reality.
Meet the Visionaries
Sandrine Munezero – Executive Director of Miss Career Africa
Hail from Rwanda, Sandrine Munezero is a true innovator. As an entrepreneur, innovator, and business modeling coach, she has dedicated her life to helping the next generation create their own opportunities by harnessing their talents and gifts. Sandrine’s unwavering passion drives the growth of Miss Career Africa across the continent. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from St. Joseph’s College in India and a Bachelor’s degree from Bishop Heber College in Trichy, India.
Portia Addae Annin – Western Africa Coordinator of Miss Career Africa
Passionate about empowering girls and young women, Portia Addae Annin is a force to be reckoned with. Her exceptional motivation and commitment to excellence have led her to serve in various prestigious positions. With a Master’s Degree in Economics from Bangalore University in India and a background in Economics and Business Management from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, Portia brings a wealth of expertise to the organization.
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Under the “Innovation and Excellence” banner, OSNON Academy is passionately committed to nurturing young minds and unlocking their full potential. As the premier free boarding school in Anambra state, OSNON Academy is devoted to transforming talented young individuals into the leaders of tomorrow.
This scholarship opportunity is specifically tailored for parents, guardians, and school students who aspire to receive an outstanding education that paves their path to success. By applying for this scholarship, students will have the remarkable chance to benefit from OSNON Academy’s innovative and well-rounded learning experiences.
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