Get to know EcoPath
EcoPath Environmental Sustainability Initiative is a youth-led environmental organization connecting science, local knowledge, and collective action to support a greener, more resilient Africa.
Our leadership and advisory team brings together programme coordination, research, advocacy, community engagement, communications, and organizational development.
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Executive Director
Provides overall direction for EcoPath’s strategy, programmes, and organizational partnerships.
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Director of Policy and Advocacy
Focuses on inclusive environmental policy dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy.
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Director of Research and Development
Supports research priorities, evidence-informed projects, and environmental innovation.
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Director of Programmes
Coordinates programme planning and implementation across EcoPath’s areas of action.
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Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement
Focuses on community participation and sustainable approaches to local environmental initiatives.
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Director of Communication
Supports EcoPath’s public messaging, outreach, and communication of environmental initiatives.
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Director of Operations, Monitoring & Evaluation
Focuses on organizational operations, progress monitoring, and learning from programme outcomes.
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Senior Advisor on Partnership and Development
Provides advisory support focused on partnership development and organizational growth.
Work alongside EcoPath’s team through volunteering, collaboration, and community action.
Across African communities, environmental challenges intersect with livelihoods, health, education and opportunity. EcoPath brings together youth, community partners and technical expertise to respond with practical, people-centered solutions.
We focus on creating opportunities for environmental learning, restoration, participation and collaboration. Our approach prioritizes listening, sharing knowledge and turning promising ideas into initiatives communities can own.
Start a conversation with EcoPathLasting environmental change begins with people.EcoPath's guiding belief
Our mission and vision keep environmental sustainability tied to inclusive community progress.
To empower youth and communities through environmental education, research, ecosystem restoration, and inclusive partnerships that support sustainable development.
A greener, climate-resilient Africa where communities have the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to protect their environment and shape their future.
From climate education to ecosystem recovery, each focus area strengthens the others.
Supporting tree planting, native vegetation and responsible ecosystem recovery.
Strengthening biodiversity awareness and restoring degraded natural spaces.
Building local ownership through dialogue, volunteering, and shared action.
Promoting informed, inclusive discussion around environmental decisions.
Making climate and sustainability knowledge understandable and actionable.
Connecting evidence, skills development, and solutions for local needs.
We combine community listening with evidence and implementation.
Understand community priorities and local environmental conditions.
Bring youth, local partners, institutions and stakeholders together.
Support hands-on initiatives that address defined needs.
Reflect, share results and adapt as programmes evolve.
Explore opportunities to volunteer, collaborate, share expertise or partner with EcoPath.