See you in 2025! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are so grateful to everyone who supported our work in 2024 and to our amazing online community; you guys are amazing. We are growing bigger every day. To our campus focal points, volunteers, mentors, mentors, partners and sponsors, thank you for making 2024 a blast. We can't wait for the new year and scale new heights. Would you like to begin a journey tackling climate change on your university campus and community? Applications are open to join our campus focal point programme and the holidays are an amazing time for you to apply. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk See you on the 2nd of January.
Friends of Nature Network
Non-profit Organizations
Friends of Nature Network is committed to creating a sustainable world with societies living in harmony with nature.
About us
The Friends of Nature Network (FONN) is a youth-focused, gender-inclusive organization championing biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across Africa’s rural communities. Focusing on inclusivity, FONN bridges generational and social divides to empower young people and marginalized populations as key agents of environmental stewardship. By addressing the socio-economic factors driving environmental degradation, we foster intergenerational collaboration and nurture sustainable development initiatives. FONN's mission is rooted in building resilient communities through environmental literacy, citizen science, and policy advocacy. The organization prioritizes participatory approaches, engaging local voices to identify challenges, craft grassroots solutions, and achieve tangible outcomes. By blending youth-led innovation with indigenous knowledge, FONN ensures that its interventions are both effective and socially, environmentally and culturally aligned. Through capacity-building programs, peer mentorship, and grant support, FONN equips emerging leaders with the tools needed to address pressing environmental challenges. These initiatives are tailored to overcome systemic barriers, fostering a generation capable of transforming global issues into impactful local solutions. At its core, FONN seeks to create a future where communities thrive in harmony with nature, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable world.
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http://thefonnetwork.disha.page/
External link for Friends of Nature Network
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lagos
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
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Lagos, NG
Employees at Friends of Nature Network
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Tanatswa Mapfumo
Bachelors in Chemical & Process Engineering | Social & Climate Development Entrepreneur | Red Cross Humanitarian | Certified SRHR Advocate | Peer…
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Barnabas Johnnie
Graphics Design Specialist | Content creator | Photographer | Boys Coach | Social Impact Volunteer | Leadership Ambassador | World Economic Forum…
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Favour Eragbie
Driving Impact at the Intersection of Youth Development, Sustainability and Policy.
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Tabeth Natasha Chingwaru
An activist for SDG4-SDG5|| Global Youth Ambassador TheirWorld|| Friends of Nature Network|| Mobile journalist
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By young people for young people! What an amazing way to wrap up the 2024 Pledge for Nature Project. It has been an amazing year driving environmental literacy and climate education to young people in Africa. Young people can be valuable contributors to Climate action and education is the first way to get them on their feet. Thank you to everyone who made this year's event a success and to our amazing sponsors who believe in the power of youth-led action, Global Changemakers.
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This can be you in 2025! Are you looking for inspiration and guidance to turn your ideas into action? Apply to be a campus focal point with us, applications are open until the 10th of January 2025. Application link: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk Our campus focal point from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Damola Aluko, Musliudeen Abdulahdi, engaged students in Oyemekun Grammar School on how they can lead actions to tackle environmental issues. Thank you Global Changemakers for supporting our project.
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Exciting News! We have opened applications to become a campus focal point with Friends of Nature Network This program is for students enrolled in any higher institution in Africa. Whether you are still shaky about environmental sustainability or have found a voice you are welcome to apply. We will provide guidance on understanding climate action in the Global South and how you can design and implement solutions to address environmental issues in your community. Our goal, help university students find a path and become climate innovators to advance socio-economic growth in Africa. You are also welcome to share with a Uni student! Application link: https://lnkd.in/eGPBGYwK Applications close on the 10th of January 2025.
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Drumroll! We are so excited to announce Tanatswa Mapfumo as our Campus Focal Point for the Year 2024! Your dedication towards environmental sustainability and youth leadership has been truly inspiring. Thank you for all of your hard work. Be like Tanatswa in 2025, and get empowered to drive positive change in your campus or community by signing up to become a campus focal point; applications are open till the 10th of January 2025. The application link: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk
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Turn your passion into activism with us! Are you ready to get empowered to develop solutions to tackle climate change in your community, as a student in a higher institution in Africa, you are welcome to apply. Apply today and begin your journey with us. Link: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk
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Turn your passion into activism with us! Are you ready to get empowered to develop solutions to tackle climate change in your community, as a student in a higher institution in Africa, you are welcome to apply. Apply today and begin your journey with us. Link: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk
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Friends of Nature Network reposted this
We have opened interest for passionate young students in higher institutions in any country in Africa. Become a campus lead and drive action towards nature positive on your university campus and community. Join us to raise awareness, implement sustainable initiatives, collaborate with like-minded individuals, engage your community and begin your career in environmental conservation. Apply today and become a catalyst for change. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk
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We have opened interest for passionate young students in higher institutions in any country in Africa. Become a campus lead and drive action towards nature positive on your university campus and community. Join us to raise awareness, implement sustainable initiatives, collaborate with like-minded individuals, engage your community and begin your career in environmental conservation. Apply today and become a catalyst for change. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dhAbY7xk
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What a way to celebrate our third anniversary! Our very own founder, Favour Eragbie, is a recipient of the 2024 Diana Award. Congratulations! The Diana Award.
I am so honoured to be named a 2024 Diana Award Recipient. The Diana Award is considered the highest award a young person can receive for humanitarian work or social action. Yesterday, our work at Friends of Nature Network had a third anniversary and for me three years of being a changemaker. I am thankful for the people in my life, who have helped me grow so big. To the first person who listened to my crazy ideas and opened doors for me, Beckley Ikhajiagbe at the University of Benin, I am thankful for your mentorship. To the incredible women who have inspired me and allowed me to grow, Chioma Ukonu, Ebere Mary-Jane Obioha, thank you for leading the charge. To the amazing friends who said yes to this journey even when it did not make sense, Oluwatobiloba Ediagbonya , Winifred Ogiemudia , @Okene Ojonemi, Thank you so much. To every one of our volunteers, mentors and sponsors at Friends of Nature Network thank you for your help and believing in the power of young people. To the amazing individuals who nominated me, Oluwadamilola Elizabeth Ali and Nana Minta Asiedu Ampadu-Minta, thank you so much. To every one of you, who has made our work a success, I'll try to name you all😅 Brian Omondi Mudzi Cooking Project Steve Misati Chizoba Nzeakor, MBA Nour Mansour Grace James Katikomo John Salem Mihindeou AYENAN Jenipher Alum Tusabe Richard Emily Stott Hollie T. Nell Miles Gabriela Jaeger Global Changemakers Nature Positive Universities. Thank you so much! #FavourEragbie
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