Blessing Ewa
Climate enthusiast, Corporate trainer, and Project Manager in Nigeria
Blessing Ewa is a passionate climate advocate and a youth and community empowerment expert dedicated to inspiring a new generation of change-makers.
As the founder of Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) Nigeria, Blessing has empowered over 2,500 women and youths to take action against climate change, resulting in the removal and upcycling of over 6 tonnes of plastic waste and also the empowerment of over 13,000 youths on attaining digital skills.
YASIF's commitment to addressing plastic pollution through volunteer leadership has earned membership status with the World Economic Forum's National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) task force, the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and the Global Network of Volunteer Leaders (GNVL).
Blessing's commitment to climate advocacy and volunteer leadership has earned her numerous recognitions, including:
The Oknah Lah Award in South Korea, the prestigious UK Chevening Scholarship.
Currently, Blessing serves on the boards of CIVICUS, an international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society across 180 countries, and Sheinternet, an organisation dedicated to empowering African women through internet access, knowledge, and skill development. She is also pursuing her master's program at the University of Dundee, Scotland.