Climate Action Nigeria Project #65431

HELP BUILD GREENER MINDS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

by Triple Green Environmental Development Foundation (TGED Foundation)

HELP BUILD GREENER MINDS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Project Report | Jul 7, 2026
New School, Bigger Impact

By ADEYANJU OLALEKAN | Program Officer

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for believing in the power of young people to protect our planet.

This quarter has been one of our biggest milestones yet. What began as a single environmental club at Florence Court International School is now growing into a wider movement. During World Environment Day 2026, we took another exciting step in growing the Greener Minds movement by expanding the Greener Minds Club to Fonop Academy. Building on the momentum from our previous expansion, this milestone brings practical climate education, environmental leadership opportunities, and hands-on conservation activities to even more young people, strengthening our vision of creating a network of student climate champions across Ekiti State.

With every new school we onboard, we move closer to our vision of building a network of student climate champions across Ekiti State.

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, themed "Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Future," our Greener Minds Club Organised Kick for Planet 2026, a charity football match that used sport as a platform to engage young people in climate action, environmental responsibility, and youth leadership. The event brought together Approximately 262 participants including students, educators, parents, government representatives, environmental agencies, development partners, and community members.

This quarter also marked the official launch of our Greener Minds 250 Trees Initiative, a long-term commitment to restoring green spaces while helping students understand that caring for the environment goes beyond planting trees; it means nurturing them until they flourish.

Working alongside the Ekiti State Forestry Commission, The Club members distributed the first 113 seedlings across Eight (8) schools while signing post-planting agreements that ensure every school takes responsibility for monitoring and caring for the trees.

Beyond the match itself, the day was full of youth voices: climate awareness talks from Greener Minds Club members, a drama presentation, cheerleading performances, and a reflection session from the club's Pioneer President. 38 certificates were awarded to players, club members, and coordinators, and four outstanding Greener Minds Club members were specially recognised for their commitment to tree care.

The event was made even more meaningful by the presence and support of relevant stakeholders, including the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Ekiti State Forestry Commission and the Ekiti State Ministry of Environment

Impact at a Glance

Launch of TGED Foundation's Greener Mind 250 Tree Planting Initiative.
113 tree seedlings were distributed during the first phase to 7 secondary schools and 1 primary school, representing almost 45% of the 250-tree target. The seedlings distributed includes Parkia biglobosa, Gmelina arborea, Terminalia ivorensis, Magnifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus
Eight (8) Tree Planting Agreements signed with beneficiary schools to ensure post-planting monitoring, accountability, and sustainability.
Approximately 262 participants directly engaged, including students, educators, parents, government representatives, environmental agencies, development partners, and community members.
Four outstanding Greener Minds Club members received special recognition awards and medals for their exceptional service and dedication to environmental advocacy.
Award presented to the pioneer president of the Greener Minds Club
1 certificate of appreciation was given to the club coordinator for her mentorship and support in nurturing young environmental leaders.
38 certificates, medals, and recognition awards presented to students, volunteers, club members, and coordinators in recognition of outstanding environmental leadership and participation.

What Was Donated

Thanks to you, this quarter's giving went directly into trees, tools, and recognition for the young people driving this work:

113 tree seedlings distributed across 7 schools, facilitated in partnership with the Ekiti State Forestry Commission:
St. Augustine's Comprehensive High School, Oye-Ekiti - 20 seedlings
Ado Grammar School - 20 seedlings
CAC Comprehensive High School - 18 seedlings
Ifaki Grammar School, Ifaki-Ekiti - 20 seedlings
Divine Touch International School - 5 seedlings
Florence Court International School (Primary & Secondary) - 20 seedlings
Fonop Academy - 10 seedlings
1 watering can and 2 pairs of protective gloves donated to the Greener Minds Club at Florence Court International School, to support ongoing tree care and clean-up of overgrown areas

Every seedling went out with a plan attached: each partner school agreed to submit periodic progress reports to TGED Foundation on growth and survival, so your donation keeps being accountable long after planting day.

Kick for Planet 2026 showed us that sport can be a doorway into climate leadership, not just for the players on the pitch, but for every student, teacher, and parent who watched a football match become a platform for environmental action.

What's Next?

With your continued support, we plan to:

Monitor the 113 newly planted seedlings against the signed school agreements
Formalise feedback and mentorship support for the Greener Minds Club members recognised at the event
Begin early planning for an expanded edition of Kick for Planet
Deepen partnerships with the Ekiti State Forestry Commission, NESREA, and GADEF

Our goal is clear: build a generation that understands climate issues and acts consistently to address them.

Your Support Creates Real Change

Here's what your contribution makes possible:

$10 - Plants 5 trees to green 1 school yard
$20 - Builds a 'Do Not Litter' signpost for one school, a daily reminder to keep the campus clean
$50 - Trains 5 teachers to guide hundreds of students on climate action across 2 schools, creating more young sustainability champions
$70 - Supports the construction of a waste sorting bin in one school and funds one workshop session on recycling and waste sorting
$100 - Supports a student-led event such as an in-school talk, recycling drive, or clean-up day

Each donation helps us move one more school closer to becoming a hub of environmental leadership.

Because of you, Kick for Planet was never just a football match, it was 262 people choosing to show up for the planet.

Thank you for helping us expand environmental literacy, leadership, and hope across Ekiti State.

With sincere appreciation,

The TGED Foundation Team

Ekiti State, Nigeria

Links:

https://tgedfoundation.org/story/kick-for-planet-2026-using-football-to-create-climate-awareness-and-inspire-climate-action/

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Mar 10, 2026
Ifaki Students Join the Greener Minds Movement

By Olalekan Adeyanju | Program Officer

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for continuing to believe in young people and in the power of early environmental education. Your generosity is helping us move from isolated activities to building a lasting culture of sustainability across schools in Ekiti State.

This past quarter, your support helped us take an important step forward in the Greener Minds Campaign, we established a new Greener Minds Club at Ifaki Grammar School, Ifaki-Ekiti.

Earlier in 2024, during our World Biodiversity Day outreach, we donated 20 tree seedlings to the school. When we returned months later for monitoring, every single seedling had survived. The students had watered and protected them on their own initiative. That moment confirmed something powerful: these young people were ready for more.

So, this quarter, we returned not just to teach, but to build structure.

We conducted a Climate Education and Waste-to-Wealth program and officially inaugurated the Ifaki Grammar School Greener Minds Club with 10 pioneer student members and 2 teacher coordinators. A total of 43 students and 6 teachers participated in the interactive sessions, exploring climate change, desertification, greenhouse gases, and the difference between weather and climate.

The highlight of the day was a hands-on waste-to-wealth practical session where students transformed a used tyre, pieces of fabric, and mirror glass into a decorative mirror frame.

This is how sustainability becomes culture not a one-day event, but a student-led movement.

Present at the event was the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) representatives who expressed their interest as well as support for the club

Impact at a Glance

1 new Greener Minds Club established
10 pioneer student members inaugurated
2 teacher coordinators appointed
43 students directly trained in climate education and sustainability
6 teachers engaged in environmental leadership
20 previously planted trees confirmed surviving

But beyond the numbers, something deeper happened.

These students are no longer just participants in environmental programs, they are now leaders. They have a structured platform to meet, plan, educate peers, and carry forward eco-friendly practices within their school.

The expansion to Ifaki Grammar School means Greener Minds is growing. What began as a pilot is now becoming a network.

What’s Next?

With your continued support, we plan to:

• Strengthen the newly inaugurated Greener Minds Club with quarterly mentorship
• Support simple monthly eco-activities within the school
• Expand the club model to additional schools in Ekiti State
• Provide monitoring visits and environmental materials
• Organize inter-school Greener Minds engagement sessions

Our goal is clear: build a generation that understands climate issues and acts consistently to address them.

Your Support Creates Real Change

Here’s what your contribution makes possible:

$10 – Plants 5 trees to green 1 school yard
$20 – Builds a 'Do Not Litter' Sign post For One School - A Daily Reminder To Keep The Campus Clean
$50 – Trains 5 teachers to guide hundreds of students on climate action across 2 schools - Creating more young sustainability champions
$ 70 - Support the construction of a waste sorting bin in one school and funds one workshop session on recycling and waste sorting for students-boosting their practical knowledge and keeping the school clean
$100 – Full climate education and practical session in a new school

Each donation helps us move one school closer to becoming a hub of environmental leadership.

Because of you, Greener Minds is no longer just a campaign, it is becoming a movement.

Thank you for helping us expand environmental literacy, leadership, and hope across Ekiti State.

With sincere appreciation,

The TGED Foundation Team
Ekiti State, Nigeria

Links:

https://tgedfoundation.org/story/inspiring-climate-champions-in-ekiti-tged-foundations-environmental-outreach-at-ifaki-grammar-s

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Nov 19, 2025
Greener Minds, Growing Hope: Quiet Impact from Ekiti State

By Olalekan Adeyanju | Program Officer

Dear Supporters,

Thank you, truly, for standing with us. Your generosity continues to shape the Greener Minds Campaign in Ekiti State, nurturing both young environmental stewards and the trees they are raising with so much care.

This past quarter, something remarkable happened at our Greener Minds Club in Florence Court International School. Earlier in the year, the students planted 5 seedlings - a mix of Citrus for nutrition and Terminalia ivorensis for shade and heat reduction. Rather than a one-off activity, this became a months-long journey of responsibility and teamwork.

And the result? All 5 trees survived.

This is rare in school-based planting programs in Nigeria, and it happened because the children showed up , week after week to water, weed, and protect their trees, even during the dry spells.

Thanks to your support, we were able to provide the tools, watering cans, and basic materials that made the care process easier for them. Today, the trees stand visibly, transforming parts of the school compound into greener, cooler spaces that the entire community now enjoys.

Impact at a Glance

5 trees planted
5 trees survived and thriving
20 direct beneficiaries (Greener Minds Club members who cared for the trees weekly)
500+ indirect beneficiaries (students, teachers, and staff who interact with the growing trees daily)

Beyond the numbers, something deeper happened:

These students learned the power of consistency. They learned that sustainability is not an event, it is daily action. Each drop of water they poured was a lesson in patience, ownership, and environmental care.

This is the kind of change we want to scale across Ekiti State.

What’s Next?

With your continued support, we plan to:

• Establish more Greener Minds Clubs across schools

• Expand tree-planting and school greening activities

• Deliver hands-on eco-literacy workshops

• Train teachers as long-term sustainability champions

The survival of these five seedlings has strengthened our belief that with the right support, young people will always rise to the occasion.

Your Support Creates Real Change!

Here’s what your contribution makes possible:

• $5 – Eco-literacy materials for one student

• $10 – A tree seedling and care support for a child

• $50 – A school-wide recycling or climate education workshop

• $100 – Training for 5 teachers to become sustainability mentors

Your kindness is building a generation that cares and a landscape that reflects their hope.

Thank you for helping these young minds grow, learn, and take action. Together, we are planting hope and nurturing a greener future for Nigeria.

With heartfelt appreciation,

The TGED Foundation Team

Ekiti State, Nigeria

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