About

The Green Teams Story

Green Teams Initiative is a community-driven nonprofit organization working to restore ecosystems, empower people, and fight climate change in Africa. Our model is simple: combine science with community participation to deliver lasting solutions.

Mission

To scale sustainable solutions offering social and economic empowerment for millions of community members

Vision

A resilient Africa where people, ecosystems, and economies thrive in harmony with the climate.

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Our Goals & Objectives

Build sustainable solutions that combine social empowerment with economic resilience.

Enable climate-smart livelihoods that protect the environment while generating income.

Drive inclusive participation through policy advocacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Scale models that address Africa’s climate and unemployment challenges simultaneously.

Why Green Teams?

Africa is home to millions of educated yet unemployed youth—an untapped workforce that can help solve one of the world’s greatest challenges: climate change. Green Teams bridges these realities by:

Addressing the short term

Engaging youth in climate-smart enterprises that generate livelihoods and prevent social conflict.

Our Work

Securing the long term

Building sustainable, community-led value chains in agriculture, and green innovation.