Earthshot Prize winner: zero waste & clean air leader GAYO (Green Africa Youth Organization), Ghana

[Monica Wilson]

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Thrilling news that GAYO (Green Africa Youth Organization) was just awarded the Earthshot Prize for incredible zero waste city initiatives across Ghana! GAYO is making youth leadership, job creation, and clean air a reality, and has a great impact on the GAIA Africa network and GAIA global network. It's a joy to see GAYO recognized in this way! Please read on for a message from Niven, GAIA Africa Regional Coordinator, more on LinkedIn.

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From: Niven Reddy
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Subject: Huge Congratulations to GAYO – Earthshot Prize Winner in Clean Our Air!

Dear friends,

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! On November 6, 2024, in Cape Town, GAYO (Green Africa Youth Organization) was awarded the Earthshot Prize in the "Clean Our Air" category! 

This honor celebrates GAYO’s incredible efforts in advancing zero waste initiatives in Ghana. Their work is a true inspiration, empowering young people and transforming communities by reducing waste, creating jobs, and building critical infrastructure. 

We are deeply grateful for GAYO’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future for all. This achievement is more than well-deserved, and we’re excited to witness the continued positive impact GAYO will bring.

Let’s celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and spread the word! Check out more about GAYO’s inspiring work and the Earthshot Prize here: Earthshot Prize - GAYO

From Joshua Amponsem, Founder of GAYO: Thank you for being an invaluable part of our journey. We look forward to working together as we continue our mission to work directly with local communities to reduce the vulnerability of groups that are at risk to climate impacts such as children, youth, and women who have a comparatively less adaptive capacity due to social and structural inequalities. Together, we will shape a healthier, more resilient future for Africa.

Best,

Niven 

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Niven Reddy (He/Him) Africa Regional Coordinator ni...@no-burn.org  no-burn.org breakfreefromplastic.org