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WeForGood Highlights Women Leading Sustainability Efforts in Africa
WeForGood Women Sustainability Leaders Africa: WeForGood International recently unveiled the X-Women Championing Sustainable Solutions in Africa.
The list spotlights remarkable women at the forefront of environmental sustainability across the continent.
WeForGood Women Sustainability Leaders Africa
This initiative has evolved to focus specifically on environmental sustainability in recognition of the urgent need for action in the face of climate change and ecological degradation.
It was originally conceived as a celebration of 100 Women Creating a Better Africa (100WCBA). It recognizes women who contribute their quota towards the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.
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From protecting fragile ecosystems to advocating for renewable energy solutions, these women stand out for their innovative approaches, unwavering commitment, and tangible impact in addressing environmental issues, each making a significant difference in shaping a more sustainable Africa.
WeForGood is a sustainable solution and impact design firm that brings people together to act on causes they care about.
WeForGood Women Sustainability Leaders Africa To Create A Healthy Planet
The initiative works with change-makers in Africa to design measurable impact and tell change stories to inspire and connect people to the right opportunities for achieving a healthier planet.
Chief Executive Officer of WeForGood International, Temitayo Ade-Peters, expressed her opinion to PUNCH. She said, “Our mission is deeply rooted in promoting sustainable solutions and with this well-deserved recognition.”
“We are not just celebrating these women but showcasing their work so that their solutions can be adopted by more people while inspiring others to catalyze action towards a healthier planet and future.
“As with previous years, this was also open for public nomination across Africa and we are happy with the quality of the results and the potential it holds to spread the message and inspire action around environmental sustainability.”
List of WeForGood Women
The X-Women are acknowledged trailblazers who are redefining conservation efforts, promoting sustainable agriculture, and leading community-driven initiatives to combat environmental degradation.
From rural villages to urban centers, their work resonates across diverse landscapes, inspiring change and fostering resilience in the face of climate challenges.
The List
WeForGood Women Sustainability Leaders Africa include Chief Executive/Founder, CSR-in-Action, Nigeria, Bekeme Masade-Olowola; Co-Founder, Fibertext Green Paper Limited, Rose Sikulu; CEO Celloop, Lolade Alonge; Founder/CEO, Ustawi Afrika, Doreen Irungu; Executive Director, Food & Beverage Recycling Alliance, Agharese Onaghise; Executive Director, Development Impact Pathfinders Initiative, Glory Brendan-O’connor; Women Empowerment Officer; Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch, Sevidzem Ernestine Leikeki; Founder, FABE International Foundation, Temitope Okunnu.
Others are Founder and Operations Manager, Clozetsales, Onyinyechi Chikere; Founder, Apara Global, Ayanda Nyikana; Executive Director, The IREDE Foundation, Crystal Chigbu; Co-founder, The African Climate Stories, Nina Mbah; Founder, REES Africa and CEO, Vector Energy, Yetunde Fadeyi; Lead Consultant, Heela Green Resources, Sakinat Bello; Creative Director, African Creative Sustainable Synergy Hub, Founder, The Waste Museum, Adejumoke Olowookere; Founder, SustyVibes, Jennifer Uchendu; Founder and CEO, Planet 3R and Jokelinks Weaving School, Adejoke Lasisi; and Founder, Greenwithgrin, Adesola Adegeye.
