How Sahara Group Foundation is sparking Africa’s next wave of changemakers – Director, Chidilim Menakaya
Chidilim Menakaya, Director of the Sahara Group Foundation, speaks on the Foundation’s bold commitment to building sustainable, thriving communities across Africa and beyond. In this interview, she spotlights transformative programmes that empower changemakers and EXTRApreneurs, while shedding light on the Foundation’s recent evolution and renewed strategic focus. Excerpts below ▪ Can you tell us about the […]
World Environment Day 2024
2024 World Environment Day – #GenerationRestoration It would have been impossible to ignore the sounds, considering the relative quietness in the way characteristic of nature. Amidst the familiar chirping of birds and twigs cracking as squirrels and monkeys dart around the trees, the stealthy movement of scurrying animals meandering through the woodland, trying to escape […]
Building is good, but building for sustainability is even better…
I recently came across a quote by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., which resonated deeply with me and spoke to the crux of this article – “Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build, and nobody wants to do maintenance.” Climate change and its attendant issues have received more attention in the past […]
The Consumer as a Changemaker: Empowering Individuals to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The narrative surrounding sustainability has often focused on large-scale solutions – government policies, international agreements, and industry overhauls. While these efforts are crucial, a powerful and often overlooked force for positive change exists much closer to home – the consumer. The concept of the consumer as a changemaker refers to individuals’ power to shape a […]
Ugandan Ingenuity Triumphs: Rise and Shine Secondary School Wins Sahara STEAMers Regional Competition!
In a groundbreaking display of innovation, Team Imperial Tech from Rise and Shine Secondary School in Ntinda, Uganda, has emerged as this year’s regional champions of the Sahara STEAMers Grand Demo Competition 2.0. The competition, now in its second year, is organized by the Sahara Group Foundation and Asharami Uganda in collaboration with STEMCafe. This […]
Sahara Group Foundation Partners LSETF, IBILE Oil and Gas, Wecyclers, to Launch its Seventh Go-Recycling Hub in Ikorodu LCDA
In its ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable waste management across Lagos State, the Sahara Group Foundation has teamed up with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Ibile Oil and Gas, and Wecyclers to proudly launch its seventh Go-Recycling Hub. This latest addition is set to make waves in Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Ikorodu LCDA. The launch of […]
Earn Money for Your Waste with Sahara Group Foundation’s Go-Recycling Initiative
Go-Recycling, a joint initiative by Sahara Group Foundation, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), IBILE OIL&GAS, and Wecyclers, continues to expand its reach with the launch of its newest hub in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA while offering cash incentives to Lagos residents in exchange for recyclable waste materials. This project aims to promote sustainable environmental practices across […]
Skilling Teachers, Trainers and Youths for a Transformative Future
In a world where two-thirds of youth in developing countries are not fulfilling their economic potential, and 70% of an estimated 200 million Nigerians are in the youth category, the issue of skills development cannot and must not be taken lightly. Before the advent of social media, skills acquisition took on various forms both informal […]
World Environmental Day – #BeatPlasticPollution
World Environmental Day – #BeatPlasticPollution What is World Environment Day? World Environment Day, marked on June 5th every year, is driven and led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and is the “biggest international day for the environment”. Since 1973, UNEP has marked World Environment Day annually, encouraging people to take action to save the planet, which has brought about widespread acceptance […]
Ways to Promote Sustainabilty at your workplace
With so much of our lives spent at our place of work, recycling in the workplace as a culture, if encouraged, can impact our society positively. Here are 4 way to promote sustainability at your workplace Reduce electricity Consumption: Save energy by turning off the lights when not in use, Be it at home or […]
