Activities

The TEI, as an advocacy platform, has evolved beyond its core advocacy mission and has become an active force for change through partnerships with other youth-led NGOs.

Key Ongoing Activities of TEI

1. Climate Teen Hub (CTH)

  • TEI’s youth-focused hub for ages 10–19, engaging teens in climate change education, advocacy, and action.
  • They hold regular meetups and empower teens to be Climate Champions / Eco Warriors.
  • In 2024, they partnered with YALI on the “One Million Tree Project.”

2. Green Squad

  • Launched around World Environment Day 2025, TEI introduced “Green Squads” — environmental leadership clubs in primary & secondary schools across the FCT.
  • Students participate in sustainability challenges, mentorship, and practical environmental projects.

3. Plastic Innovation Project

  • Launched in June 2025 to support youth-led innovation in solving plastic pollution.
  • The initiative includes innovation hubs, competitions, and collaborations with inventors, recyclers, and startups to repurpose plastic.

4. Sustainability Grants

  • TEI oversees the Felicia & Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant (FLOESG).
  • The grant supports young individuals and community actors leading environmental or sustainability-related projects.

5. Community Awareness & Advocacy

  • TEI runs ongoing awareness campaigns on climate change, sustainability, and the SDGs through various media channels.
  • They host the Sustainability Pulse with Ebaide which airs:
    • Weekly on KissFM 99.9 Abuja
    • Twice weekly on Aso TV (DSTV Channel 329)
  • TEI also builds partnerships with youth-led NGOs to scale their impact.

In the past, we have successfully undertaken the following initiatives:

  1. 1. Conducted SDGs/Climate advocacy through radio programs and community engagement.
  2. 2. Engaged in meaningful projects within Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, addressing pressing issues.
  3. 3. Initiated clean-up drives and health campaigns within IDP camps, contributing to improved living conditions.
  4. 4. Collaborated with fellow youth-led NGOs to establish libraries in two IDP camps, promoting education and access to knowledge.
  5. 5. Orchestrated the SDGs 2030 walk, an event officially endorsed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on SDGs.
  6. 6. Fostered partnerships among youth-led NGOs.

Currently, our ongoing initiatives include:

  1. 1. Continuing our impactful radio advocacy efforts, ensuring that our message reaches a wider audience.
  2. 2. Forging a recent collaboration with an NGO based in the UK. This partnership aims to enhance education in rural communities by delivering information in different languages, ultimately improving lives and disseminating valuable knowledge.
  3. 3. Continuous engagement with the public on SDGs 2030 and Climate Change initiatives.

Our commitment to driving positive change remains steadfast, and we are excited about the opportunities and impact that lie ahead through these ongoing endeavors.