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Empowering African Youth to Lead Climate Action and Build a Sustainable future

A youth-led network for climate education, community action, research, green innovation, climate AI technology and youth leadership
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Young People. Climate Action. African Solutions

AYCAN brings together young people, students, graduates, professionals, researchers, innovators and organizations who want to contribute to a more sustainable Africa. We believe young Africans should not only learn only about climate change, but also participate in understanding local challenges, developing solutions and taking action in their communities.

What We Do

Climate Environmental Action

  • Climate & Environmental Action.
  • AI & Emerging Climate Technologies
  • Clean Energy & Green Innovation
  • Climate Education
  • Research & Knowledge
  • Circular Economy & Waste
  • Climate Resilience
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Green Skills & Youth Leadership

Our Vision

A resilient, sustainable and climate-conscious Africa led ny empowered young people.

Our Mission

To connect, empower and mobilize African Youth to take practical action on climate change, environmental protection, sustainability and green innovation through education, collaboration, advocacy and community-based initiatives.

Our Vision

A resilient, sustainable and climate-conscious Africa led ny empowered young people.

Our Mission

To connect, empower and mobilize African Youth to take practical action on climate change, environmental protection, sustainability and green innovation through education, collaboration, advocacy and community-based initiatives.

OUR FOCUS AREA

Climate & Environment

Environmental restoration, conservation and community action.

AI for Climate Action

Using Artificial Intelligence and data-driven tools to understand climate & environmental challenges and support practical solutions.

Clean Energy

Renewable energy, energy efficiency ang green AI technology.

Climate Education

Accessible climate knowledge and leadership development.

Reserach and Innovation

Evidence, knowledge sharing and practical solutions.

Circular Economy

Waste reduction, recycling and resource efficiency.

Climate Resilience

Community preparedness and adaptation to climate risks.

Sustainable Agriculture

Climate-smart farming and sustainable land management.

Green Skills & Leadership

Skills, entrepreneurship and youth-led opportunities.

Our Top Signature Program isAYCAN Climate Solutions Lab

The Lab will bring together students, young professionals, innovators, researchers and community members to explore real problems affecting people and the environment.
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Our First Home

Starting in Nigeria . building for africa

Learn. Understand. Lead. Act.

The AYCAN Climate Academy is a climate education and leadership programme designed to equip young Africans with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to participate meaningfully in climate and environmental action.

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Our top Proposed Project

AYcan climate academy

Our approach

From Climate Knowledge To community solutions

Learn

Build knowledge and understand the issue. 

Measure

Gather local evidence and analyse the data.

build

Create innovative solutions with our communities.

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Our Organization is at developing stage

AYCAN is currently developing its signature programmes as part of a commitment to empowering African youth for climate and environmental action. As growing initiative, we are building partnerships, teams and resources to begin implementation.

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our core values is

action. integrity. collaboration. innovation. inclusivity. sustainability. accountability. youth leadership

we are best in

promoting climate and environmental awareness

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connecting young people across africa through collaboration and knowledge sharing

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Founder & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Engr. safiyanu shafiu (safwan)

Nigeria

Director of Programs

Mr. umar bello galadima

Nigeria

director of climate & environment

mr. ikwutah godwin ezra

nigeria

Director of research & climate science

dr. allake yasminan

republic of benin

Director of biodiversity & sustainable development

bertha t. shifeta

republic namibia

environmental protection adviser

dr. mohammad omar farouk

bangladesh

research advisor

dr. mehreen ashraf

pakistan

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    • Address: No.20 Akinwumi Ajibola Street, Gaduwa District, 900281, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
    • Email : info@aycanafrica.org
    • Phone : +234-8106069694, +234-9011551382

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