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 | Nov 2, 2026
Greener Minds in Action: Waste to Wonder

By Olalekan Adeyanju | Program Officer

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for believing in the power of young people to protect our planet and shape their own futures.

This quarter, a pile of everyday waste became a classroom full of ideas. At Fonop Academy, the school where our Greener Minds Club began its work earlier this year, students stood up in front of their peers and showed what they can build from things most people throw away.

Fonop Academy joined the movement around World Environment Day 2026, and this quarter its club members put what they have learned into practice through a hands-on waste-to-wealth showcase.

Working in a small team, the students displayed a range of upcycled creations. These included a carry basket and a compartment organizer made from used cardboard, a pinwheel made from drinking straws, a hand fan folded from waste paper, and reused plastic bottles cut into cups and containers. Each student explained what the item was made from, how it was made and why it matters: every cardboard box turned into something useful is one less piece of waste on the street or in the burn pile.

The confidence on display was as important as the crafts. Students spoke clearly, answered questions and took turns to demonstrate their work, showing that they now see waste as a resource and themselves as leaders of change in their school and community.

Impact at a Glance

15 active Greener Minds Members at Fonop Academy.
6 waste to wealth products produced
Students gained practical skills in reusing materials, creativity, teamwork and environmental responsibility.

What’s Next?

With your continued support, we plan to:

Run more waste-to-wealth practical sessions so more students can learn to upcycle
Support the club to plant and care for trees on the school grounds
Train teachers as sustainability mentors so the club continues to grow after our visits
Replicate the model in more schools across Ekiti State

Our goal is clear: help students grow ideas, skills and confidence together.

Your Support Creates Real Change

Here’s what your contribution makes possible:

$10 - Plants 5 trees to green one school yard
$20 - Builds a “Do Not Litter” sign post for one school
$50 - Trains 5 teachers to guide students on climate action across 2 schools
$70 - Supports building a waste sorting bin in one school and funds one recycling and waste sorting workshop
$100 - Supports a student-led event, such as an in-school talk or a recycling or clean-up day, at one school

Each donation helps one more school grow greener and one more student lead with confidence.

Thank you for helping us grow green minds in Nigeria, one school at a time.

With sincere appreciation,

The TGED Foundation Team

Ekiti State, Nigeria

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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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