Youth-Led Environmental Justice Organization

Founded in 2017, the organization initially worked to strengthen civic participation and promote rights awareness and support marginalized communities whose voices were often excluded from public discourse. While implementing these programmes, we witnessed a recurring reality: climate change and environmental degradation were quietly undermining nearly every development outcome.

Flooding displaced families. Pollution destroyed livelihoods. Unsustainable environmental practices increased poverty. Young people living in vulnerable communities faced growing uncertainty about their future. These experiences reshaped our understanding of justice.

Today, THREAD Initiative focuses on addressing the structural environmental inequalities that continue to trap communities in cycles of poverty and vulnerability. Our work centres on climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable livelihoods, environmental governance and youth leadership because climate justice is inseparable from social and economic justice. We work alongside environmentally vulnerable communities as equal partners, co-creating practical, locally led solutions that restore ecosystems, strengthen resilience to climate change, and build sustainable livelihoods for people whose lives depend on healthy natural environments.

Our Work Get Involved

THREAD Initiative was established as a youth-led organization and continues to be governed by the belief that sustainable development is strongest when young people are trusted with leadership and decision-making responsibilities.

Board Leadership

The majority of our Board of Trustees, management team and programme staff are young professionals with diverse expertise in environmental sustainability, climate policy, community development, research, advocacy and project management.

Youth Advisory Council

Our Youth Advisory Council strengthens accountability by ensuring young voices remain central to organizational planning, programme design and strategic decision-making.

Emerging Leaders

Beyond our internal leadership, we nurture emerging climate leaders through structured mentorship, practical learning opportunities and youth fellowship programmes that prepare young people to influence policy, mobilize communities and design innovative climate solutions.

By investing in youth leadership today, we are helping build the next generation of environmental leaders Nigeria needs.