Activities

Climate Justice Africa (Yanayi Haki Afriqya) proudly stood alongside more than 7,000 young people during the #ClimateChangeMarch26, as school children from across Uganda took to the streets to demand a livable, greener future. The march was a powerful reminder that climate action is no longer a distant conversation it is a lived reality for young […]

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Yanayi Haki Afriqya stood with African youth in spaces where the future of our planet is being negotiated. From the heart of the Amazon, lived experiences from African communities were carried into conversations, side events, and direct engagements with decision-makers. The message was grounded and urgent: frontline communities cannot afford

Ongoing We launched the CBSSCAP program, a six-month intensive capacity building program for young African climate activists. The program provides comprehensive knowledge on the UNFCCC processes and equips activists with skills to implement projects in their communities. Our first cohort of 10 activists successfully completed the program, making tangible impacts in their communities. Participants Showcase

Date: 11th-22nd November 2024 Our team represented Yanayi Haki Afriqya and African youth at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. They actively engaged in events, conferences, and bilateral talks to advocate for ambitious climate finance commitments. Their presence ensured that Africa’s voice was heard on the global stage, challenging the world to take decisive action against the

Date: 4th-5th November 2024 Our team participated in a local fundraising capacity-building workshop for Misereor partners,w organized by Advocacy Coalition for Sustainability Agriculture (ACSA). This two-day training, delivered by the NGO Forum and Change the Game Academy covered the cycle of local fundraising, understanding donors, and practical sessions on designing a local fundraising plan. The

Date: 24th October 2024 In collaboration with Inception Green, we visited Jinja for an inspiring day of climate education and tree planting. Students were taught about the environment and climate change, and together we created nursery beds and planted a variety of tree species. This project symbolizes hope, resilience, and justice for Africa’s future.

Date: 5th October-30th October 2024 We hosted our inaugural dialogues leading up to COP29, a series of capacity-building webinars designed to equip young African climate activists with the knowledge and tools needed for effective advocacy. These webinars focused on critical issues such as climate finance, adaptation, technology transfer, indigenous knowledge, and gender and climate justice.

Date: 17th October 2024 We conducted a virtual training on fundraising for participants of our Capacity Building and Skills Sharing for Climate Activists Program (CBSSCAP) and the team implementing the program. Facilitated by Sarah Bradley, this training covered the fundamentals of fundraising and provided resources to explore further. It opened up new possibilities for future

Date: 7th-8th October 2024 We attended the inaugural Adaptation Climate Change conference organized by Agape Earth Coalition, focused on fostering climate resilience in Africa. The theme “Actionable Knowledge for a Climate-Resilient Africa” guided discussions on adaptation strategies, resilience building, and climate finance policies. Our team gained valuable insights and networked with diverse stakeholders, paving the