Greener Africa Launches Youth Tech Fellowship

Summary:
Greener Africa Initiatives has launched the Youth Tech Fellowship, a bold new program aimed at equipping young Africans with practical skills in environmental technology. The program focuses on climate data analytics, open-source mapping, environmental sensors, and storytelling for advocacy.

Over 150 applicants from across East and Southern Africa applied for the first cohort. The selected 30 fellows will receive hands-on mentorship, digital toolkits, and participate in real-world community projects focused on environmental health and climate resilience.

“Africa’s future belongs to its youth. With the right tools, they can drive a revolution in climate innovation.” — Program Lead, Greener Africa

Impact Goals:

• Train 500 fellows by 2027
• Deploy 100+ community environmental tech projects
• Foster a pan-African youth network in climate action