Photo Gallery
A look at SHADEF's work in classrooms, communities, and the field.
YOUTH as COMMUNITY RIGHTS DEFENDERS (YCRD)
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Youth as Community Right Defenders, ESIT EKET LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
SHADEF brought together youths and community members in Esit Eket LGA for practical training on environmental justice, community rights, advocacy, documentation, and accountability, equipping participants to identify local challenges and develop community-led action plans.
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Youth as Community Right Defenders, Eastern OBOLO LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
SHADEF engaged young people in Eastern Obolo LGA through the Youth as Community Rights Defenders Project, equipping them with knowledge of the NDAC and NSAC Charter of Demand while creating space to discuss community challenges, environmental justice, civic participation, and collective advocacy.
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Youth as Community Right Defenders, MBO LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Scenes from Youth as Community Rights Defenders in Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Equipping young people with the right knowledge for environmental protection, community rights, justice, and development.
Young Environmentalists Club
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSEMBLY (GEA 2025)
The 2nd General Environmental Assembly brought together student members of the Young Environmentalists Club from member schools for a day of interactive learning, collaboration, and a creative painting session envisioning the environment as it is today or could be if we protected it enough.
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSEMBLY (GEA 2024)
The inaugural General Environmental Assembly brought together student members of the Young Environmentalists Club from member schools for a day of environmental learning, collaboration, and a debate session exploring environmental challenges and solutions.
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Young Environmentalists Club — Inaugurations
Inauguration events and club activities from schools across Akwa Ibom State.
Environmental Restoration Advocacy
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED 2025)
SHADEF marked World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution” in partnership with Aret Environmental Services, engaging community members and volunteers in Uyo through a community march, awareness conversations, and practical plastic waste collection for recycling.
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Uyo Young Climate Activists Hangout 1.0
SHADEF and Bluegreen Initiative brought together young climate activists from Uyo and surrounding communities for a day of climate learning, inspiring conversations, eco-friendly games, networking, and collaboration to strengthen youth-led environmental action.
61 photos
Zero Plastic Initiative — Ibeno Beach
SHADEF joined the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) at Ibeno Beach for the “Zero Plastic Initiative,” combining a community beach clean-up with public education on plastic pollution, marine conservation, and innovative ways to turn plastic waste into sustainable livelihood opportunities.
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Environmental Restoration Advocacy — Community Outreach
Community sensitization events, town halls, and cleanup campaigns.
