Zulaika Namwanje
Global Coordinator
Biography
Zulaika Namwanje is a 22-year-old environmentalist known for her impactful initiatives promoting climate change awareness and sustainable practices. Currently studying nursing at the Klinikum Region Hannover Akademie in Germany, Namwanje is the founder of Clean Earth Uganda and currently serves as the Global Coordinator for Earth Volunteers.
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| Born | November 07, 2001 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| School | KRH Akademie (Germany) |
| Occupation | Environmentalist, Student |
| Organization | Earth Volunteers |
| Movement | Environmental Movement |
| Contact | z.namwanje@earthv.org |
Biography
Zulaika Namwanje is a 22-year-old Ugandan environmentalist known for her impactful initiatives promoting climate change awareness and sustainable practices. Currently studying nursing at the Klinikum Region Hannover Akademie in Germany, Namwanje is the founder of Clean Earth Uganda and currently serves as the Global Coordinator for Earth Volunteers.
Early Life and Education
Born in Uganda, Zulaika attended Mengo Senior School, Kampala for her high school studies. Her high school experiences laid the foundation for her environmental advocacy, inspiring her to seamlessly blend her passion for healthcare and environmental advocacy. Pursuing a nursing degree at Klinikum Region Hannover Akademie in Germany, Namwanje’s academic path her healthcare expertise with a commitment to environmental activism.
Activism and Achievements
In 2020, Namwanje founded Clean Earth Uganda, a youth-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about climate change.
In 2020, Zulaika founded Clean Earth Uganda, a youth-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about climate change. Through impactful campaigns, she led efforts to plant over 1000 trees and advocated for proper waste disposal in schools and communities. Her hands-on approach to environmental issues marked her as a rising force in the field.
Professional Engagements
Joining Earth Volunteers in 2021 marked a significant step in Namwanje’s environmental advocacy.
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| Born | November 07, 2001 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| School | KRH Akademie (Germany) |
| Occupation | Environmentalist, Student |
| Organization | Earth Volunteers |
| Movement | Environmental Movement |
| Contact | z.namwanje@earthv.org |
Through impactful campaigns, she led efforts to plant over 1000 trees and advocated for proper waste disposal in schools and communities. Her hands-on approach to environmental issues marked her as a rising force in the field.
Professional Engagements
Joining Earth Volunteers in 2021 marked a significant step in Namwanje’s environmental advocacy. She represents her team in Germany and Europe as the Global Coordinator, contributing to ongoing projects such as Climate School, re-afforestation and afforestation efforts. Namwanje actively engages in advocacy and climate action through both ground activities and various social media platforms.
She represents her team in Germany and Europe as the Global Coordinator, contributing to ongoing projects such as Climate School, re-afforestation and afforestation efforts. Namwanje actively engages in advocacy and climate action through both ground activities and various social media platforms.
Leadership
Namwanje’s dedication to environmental causes has garnered recognition and success. Under her coordination, the team has undertaken impactful projects, educating the younger generation about climate change, and contributing to re-afforestation and afforestation efforts in schools and grassroots communities.
Beyond her environmental passion, Namwanje’s dedication to the happiness and health of others extends to her nursing studies. With a zest for travel and a love for building connections, she continues to be an inspiring force in both healthcare and environmental activism.