How We Got Here

Ogboe Sylvia

My name is Ogboe Sylvia, a 24-year-old Environmental Educator and Youth Leader based in Benin City, Edo State. I work with Safebox Energy, a solar innovation company focused on sustainable power solutions in underserved communities. I’m also the founder of the Climate Champions Network, where I engage secondary school students through clubs and school programs to raise awareness about climate change and environmental protection.

I studied Environmental Chemistry at the University of Benin and have always been passionate about using education, storytelling, and grassroots action to drive environmental change. My work focuses on issues like waste management, climate literacy, and ecosystem restoration, especially in communities affected by pollution and poor infrastructure.

How We Got Here
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Adult 18 and Above
11/22/2000
This essay tells the story of two young girls who, inspired by a climate education session, take action to restore their environment. It reflects the mission of the Climate Champions Network, which I founded to educate and empower young people to become environmental leaders. Through storytelling, this essay highlights how awareness can spark action, and how youth, like those we train in the Network, are key to building a more sustainable future
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