Meet the 2026 ACA Ambassadors
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Aisha Mdedwa
Zimbabwe
Aisha Chido Spiwe Mdewa is an environmental advocate from Gweru, Zimbabwe. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from Midlands State University.
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Atusaye Mwalwanda
Malawi
Atusaye Mwalwanda is a 24-year-old environmental advocate from Lilongwe, Malawi. He is a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences candidate at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Chawezi Ndovie
Malawi
Chawezi Joshua Ndovie is a final year student at the University of Malawi pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Social Studies. He is a dedicated individual passionate about environmental conservation.
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Chipo Nalubanda
Zambia
Chipo Nalubanda is a youth leader and community advocate committed to advancing the well-being of adolescents and young people, particularly in underserved communities.
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Dalitso Kazembe
Malawi
Dalitso Kazembe is a community development practitioner from Lilongwe, Malawi. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Management and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
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Dennis Kioko
Kenya
Dennis Kioko is a climate justice advocate from Nairobi, Kenya, and a Master’s student in Archaeology at Kenyatta University. His academic work focuses on the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage along East Africa’s littoral.
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Desmpnd Ismaeli
Kenya
Desmond Ismaeli is a 26 years old Climate justice advocate from Kisii, Kenya. He holds a degree in Analytical Chemistry from the Maseno University and currently is a Volunteer in Act4food Campaign Kenya.
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Faith Lungu
Malawi
Faith Lungu is a 24-year-old community development advocate from Malawi. She holds a Bachelor’s degree inHumanities from the University of Malawi and has experience in climate education, youthe ngagement, and grassroots mobilization.
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Florence Kayungwa
Zimbabwe
Florence Kayungwa is a 24-year old climate change and gender advocate from Zimbabwe. She holds a degree in Media and Communications from the University of Zimbabwe and currently works as a climate journalist and development communicator with NRTV.
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Grace Chidote
Malawi
Grace Tawinah Chidothe is 26 year old, holds a Diploma in Land Administration and she is a passionate advocate for climate justice in Malawi. As a dedicated member of the Green Girls Platform and the Malawi Creation Care Network
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Jumah Oduor
Kenya
Jumah is 30 years old, a community advocate from Kenya, residing in Kisumu County, whois passionate about advancing climate justice, gender inclusion, and resilience for transgender, intersex, and gender-diverse communities.
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Kennedy Kanjauk
Malawi
Kennedy Kanjauke is a finance professional based in Lilongwe, Malawi, currently serving asa Finance Officer at Banja La Mtsogolo. Alongside his financial management work, he isactively engaged in community-driven environmental initiatives.
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Khanyisile Gqubule
South Africa
Khanyisile Gqubule is a market researcher at Nedbank and a doctoral researcher at Rhodes University, currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science and an Honours degree in Social Science with a focus on Economics from Rhodes University, as well as a Master of Science from the University of Sussex.
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Linda Mwachube
Malawi
Linda Mwachube is a climate and environmental justice advocate from Chikwawa,Malawi. She is currently pursuing a degree in Arts, Media for Development at the University of Malawi
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Marvelous Chilufya
Zambia
Marvelous Chilufya is a 22 year old environmentalist from Mansa, Luapula Province, Zambia, and a final year student of Environment and Climate Change at Mukuba University. His academic and community work centres on climate adaptation, resilience building, and youth led environmental action in vulnerable communities.
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Masuzyo Nyambiri
Zambia
Masuzyo Nyimbiri is a youth climate advocate and development expert from Zambia with experience in community organizing, climate education, and policy engagement. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree.
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Mbali Mfocwa
South Africa
Mbali Busisiwe Mfocwa is a 24-year-old aspiring climate justice advocate from uMthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, with roots in Johannesburg. She drives community initiatives focusing on food security and youth engagement.
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Mike Masamba
Malawi
Mike is an environmental science student from Malawi with a growing reputation in youth-led climate action. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science while serving as a Project Field Officer at the Green Innovations Centre.
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Monde Pumulo
Zambia
Monde Pumulo is an Environmental Health student and climate change advocate from Zambia with a growing focus on equity and community centered development. Her climate journeybegan in high school, where involvement in a climate change club cultivated a strong interest in environmental sustainability and social impact.
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Mutsa Kunaka
South Africa
Mutsa Kunaka is an emerging environmental professional and climate advocate based in Cape Town, South Africa. With an academic background in environmental management, Mutsa is passionate about advancing climate justice and promoting sustainable solutions that center community voices and environmental protection.
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Obed Lukubusi
Democratic Republic of Congo
Obed Lukubusi Aganze is a climate advocate and educator from Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, currently based in Malawi. Growing up in a region affected by conflict and environmental challenges shaped his understanding that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a social, political, and humanitarian one.
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Philipa Murindagomo
Zimbabwean
Philipa Murindagomo is a 24-year-old Zimbabwean data analyst and emerging climate activist with a degree in Informatics and Analytics and a strong commitment to climate and water justice. Her work is driven by the belief that environmental protection must be rooted in community participation, accountability, and shared responsibility between citizens andi nstitutions.
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Praxides Anyango
Kenya
Praxides Anyango is a 25-year-old passionate climate advocate from Nairobi, Kenya. She holds a degree in Gender and development Studies from Kenyatta University and currently works as a Program officer at Ripple Technology and Innovation for food security and rural development, with a strong commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment.
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Richard Phiri
Zambia
Richard Phiri is a Public Health student at the University of Zambia, originally from Lusaka, Zambia. He is currently serving as an Advocate Officer for LACA (Looking at Climate Action), where he engages youth in environmental sustainability and climate action initiatives.
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Rose Waweru
Kenya
Rose Kirigo is a dedicated Environmental Scientist and climate advocate from Kenya, committed to advancing Afrocentric climate justice through science-based, community-led impact. Currentlypursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science at Chuka University.
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Rose Kirigo is a dedicated Environmental Scientist and climate advocate from Kenya, committed to advancing Afrocentric climate justice through science-based, community-led impact. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science at Chuka University, Rose specializes in the blue-green nexus, where she integrates clean energy solutions with forest protection to drive sustainable development.
Kenya
“I am committed to creating change in the climate justice space because I believe in a future where every community thrives in harmony with the Earth. What inspires me is the resilience of nature, the courage of young activists who refuse to accept the status quo and the relentless advocacy of indigenous peoples, who have long been stewards of the Earth, inspires me to push for equitable and lasting solutions.”
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Wayne Musingwini
Zimbabwe
“Climate justice is not just a cause, it's a moral obligation to protect the most vulnerable and preserve our planet's future. I am inspired by seeing the impact that my fellow youth have made, and seeing us driven by this passion gives me the hope that our future will be sustainable for all.”