Preserve Our Roots: A Timeline of Impact
From Seed to Movement — Our Journey of Climate Justice, Youth Power & Restoration
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The Seed Is Planted
Founding of Preserve Our Roots: In the midst of rising climate disasters and personal displacement, Preserve Our Roots was born as a grassroots response to environmental neglect, flooding, and the silencing of young voices in climate conversations.
Early Mobilization & Education
Community Tree Planting Drives:
Launch of local reforestation efforts in response to rampant deforestation in Lagos and surrounding regions.
Over 1,000 trees planted in underserved schools and neighborhoods.
Youth Climate Education Workshops: Trained youth in schools on sustainability, climate literacy, and storytelling as tools for environmental justice.
Youth Climate Education Workshops: Trained youth in schools on sustainability, climate literacy, and storytelling as tools for environmental justice.
Storytelling & Advocacy Expansion
"Our Roots, Our Stories" Campaign:
Digital storytelling campaign amplifying lived experiences of climate-affected youth.
Stories reached 10,000+ viewers globally.
Flood Relief & Infrastructure Support: After devastating floods in Lagos, Preserve Our Roots organized a flood relief aid drive, helping to rebuild two schools and deliver emergency resources to displaced
Flood Relief & Infrastructure Support: After devastating floods in Lagos, Preserve Our Roots organized a flood relief aid drive, helping to rebuild two schools and deliver emergency resources to displaced
Global Recognition & Policy Engagement
Youth Policy Fellowship & Legislative Advocacy:
Participation in key youth policy fellowships; submission of a policy brief on climate-resilient infrastructure in Lagos.
Led a seminar on urban neglect and climate displacement.
Ashoka & Global Fellowship Awards: Recognized as an Ashoka Young Changemaker and later awarded Young Climate Voice by the Young Climate Prize, cementing Preserve Our Roots’ role on the global stage. Joined coalitions shaping youth-driven environmental policy.
Ashoka & Global Fellowship Awards: Recognized as an Ashoka Young Changemaker and later awarded Young Climate Voice by the Young Climate Prize, cementing Preserve Our Roots’ role on the global stage. Joined coalitions shaping youth-driven environmental policy.
The Seed Is Planted
“Fight Global Warming Nigeria” Campaign Launch:
Nationwide youth-led initiative focusing on climate mitigation, adaptation, and environmental awareness.
Oversized Baggage Photo Collection Debuts: A visual campaign highlighting the emotional and physical weight of climate displacement through powerful imagery and storytelling.
G.R.E.E.N. (Growth, Reuse, Empowerment, Education, Nature) Park Pilot Begins: Designed as an eco-conscious, educational space built entirely from recycled materials, merging environmental restoration with climate education.
Oversized Baggage Photo Collection Debuts: A visual campaign highlighting the emotional and physical weight of climate displacement through powerful imagery and storytelling.
G.R.E.E.N. (Growth, Reuse, Empowerment, Education, Nature) Park Pilot Begins: Designed as an eco-conscious, educational space built entirely from recycled materials, merging environmental restoration with climate education.
From Pilot to Blueprint for Cities
Launch of the First G.R.E.E.N. Sustainability Park: Inauguration of the pilot park at Bethesda Elementary School, Ikota, Lagos, benefiting over 800 children, built with 2,000+ kg of repurposed waste, and supported by 150+ youth volunteers.