<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Forward Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Change Across Africa]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:47:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.forwardafrica.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Awareness: How Eco Vanguard School Club is Turning Students into Climate Change Mitigators!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a time when climate change discussions are often confined to global summits and policy debates, a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding in Imo State, Nigeria — and it is being led by secondary school students. What began as a bold idea within Forward Africa Initiative has now evolved into a structured, government-approved, youth-led climate action movement. The vision is clear: if Nigeria must build long-term climate resilience, the work must begin in schools — where habits are...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/beyond-awareness-how-eco-vanguard-school-club-is-turning-students-into-climate-change-mitigators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d649be0b7119100dfdbfa3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/7ca5fa_a1156ed385c741c8ae99c4d78655c245/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From One School to a Movement: How Young Climate Champions Are Rising in Imo State and Why the World Should Pay Attention.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Africa Initiatives, in partnership with Airy Plastic Recycling and with the approval of the Imo State Ministry of Education, officially inaugurated the Eco Vanguard School Club at Government Secondary School Owerri. This was more than an inauguration — it was the birth of a youth-led climate movement at a time when plastic pollution and climate impacts are escalating, this initiative harnesses Nigeria’s greatest asset — its youth.  The Eco Vanguard model promotes climate education,...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/from-one-school-to-a-movement-how-young-climate-champions-are-rising-in-imo-state-and-why-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d646e089f9e676eca0bba7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:21:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_a6007a26f63643ca9ba06c8c2d6bcce1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promoting Climate Resilience: Forward Africa Hosts  Inaugural Stakeholders’ Meeting, Unites with Key Partners in the Fight Against Climate Threats.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Africa launched its first stakeholders' meeting for the "Supporting Sustainable Climate Change Literacy and Flood Prevention Awareness" program, gathering key partners from the Imo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Environment, Primary Health Care development Agency, Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Climate &#38; Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) South East Zone, National Orientation Agency, the Media and leading coalitions of civil...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/promoting-climate-resilience-forward-africa-hosts-inaugural-stakeholders-meeting-unites-with-key</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697c955a23c3a829dd8140ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:31:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_b4f29cc1588748459368bcf2ec71822f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Resilience, One Step at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Africa took a meaningful step in addressing climate change and flood disaster prevention in Ohaji and Oguta communities. Partnering with the War Against Indiscipline Brigade, a paramilitary branch of the National Orientation Agency, we secured their commitment to deploy local volunteers familiar with the area to assess the needs of flood-affected residents. This collaboration ensures accurate understanding and tailored assistance for the most vulnerable, amplifying our mission to...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/building-resilience-one-step-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697c936accf6db790cb2a6ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_8d7018cf2e7b455fbecb2fa18ea9910a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES: FORWARD AFRICA &#38; ISOPADEC UNITE FOR FLOOD PREVENTION!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of our commitment to climate change awareness and flood disaster prevention, Forward Africa paid a strategic visit to the Managing Director of ISOPADEC to seek the commission’s partnership in supporting vulnerable communities in Oguta and Ohaji Egbema. Our discussions centered on flood prediction, climate-smart agricultural practices, and effective information dissemination, ensuring that residents are well-equipped to mitigate risks and adapt to the changing climate. Recognizing the...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/building-resilient-communities-forward-africa-isopadec-unite-for-flood-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a073dff1fc7c00331cc52</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:16:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_cbcd8d330d264f5ba5b1bbbf96ba1483~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRENGTHENING CLIMATE ACTION IN OGUTA – FROM AWARENESS TO RESILIENCE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[To proactively address the looming threat of flooding in 2025, Forward Africa convened a strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting in Oguta, Imo State, under its initiative: “Supporting Sustainable Efforts to Enhance Climate Change Awareness and Education for Flood Disaster Prevention.” The meeting brought together key community actors, including representatives of the Traditional Ruler, Wife of the Traditional Prime Minister, Women and Youth Leaders, religious leaders from CAN, PFN, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/strengthening-climate-action-in-oguta-from-awareness-to-resilience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a037f55d806ef8a1ca840</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:41:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_ba13831e2f314e81998e97b128b3a997~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLOODING: THE DANGER IS CLOSER THAN WE THINK]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Forward Africa, our ongoing project “Supporting Sustainable Efforts for Climate Change Awareness and Flood Disaster Prevention” in Oguta and Ohaji/Egbema communities in Imo State has revealed a persistent and painful truth: The biggest threat isn't just the floodwaters—it's the lack of information, preparation, and sustained attention. Every year, communities in these riverine areas face devastating floods that displace families, destroy livelihoods, and overwhelm already fragile support...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/climate-change-and-flooding-the-danger-is-closer-than-we-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a01892c80129225d0aff4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:35:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_1b19f9495f3d44c8a53e83f65dd70714~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_608,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate resilience begins with local action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a bold step toward climate resilience, Forward Africa, through the Oguta Sustainable Climate Change Education Stakeholders Forum, paid an advocacy and sensitization visit to Hon. Ifeanyi Nnani, Chairman of Oguta LGA. We briefed him on our Climate Change Education and Flood Awareness Project—an initiative aimed at empowering riverine communities in Imo State to mitigate the effects of flooding through grassroots education and proactive community action. In response, the  Chairman pledged...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/climate-resilience-begins-with-local-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979fb654c1c36a19b74acc0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_096626c35db7496498f316a0fe9e18c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FORWARD AFRICA &#38; NCAOOSCE IDENTIFY OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN IMO STATE ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Africa, under the coalition of Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), in partnership with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE), has successfully conducted an identification exercise to mop out out-of-school children in Imo State. This vital effort marks a significant step in the journey toward ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to access quality education. Why this matters: Millions of Nigerian...]]></description><link>https://www.forwardafrica.org/post/forward-africa-ncaoosce-identify-out-of-school-children-in-imo-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979fc174c1c36a19b74ae3b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:11:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca5fa_a029b217fbad4fb3a319b5e5f918a2d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mrki Meho Dadjin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>