SWAYA engaged women from the three Senatorial districts of Rivers State in a Summit tagged: “Energy Transition Summit” to mark the Afrika Vuka Day 2026: Theme: “ENERGY AFFORDABILITY”

Today SWAYA engaged women from the three Senatorial districts of Rivers State in a Summit tagged: “Energy Transition Summit” to mark the Afrika Vuka Day 2026: Theme: “ENERGY AFFORDABILITY” we enlightened them by way of Amplifying Women Voices for Renewable Energy. With support from 350.Africa, zGreen Grant Funds and Afrika Vuka Network We had women […]

Women and Youths Affairs, (SWAYA) engaged women from the three Senatorial districts of Rivers State in a Summit tagged: “Energy Transition Summit”

Education , Environment

Today Society for Women and Youths Affairs, (SWAYA) engaged women from the three Senatorial districts of Rivers State in a Summit tagged: “Energy Transition Summit” to mark the Afrika Vuka Day 2026: Theme: “ENERGY AFFORDABILITY” we enlightened them by way of Amplifying Women Voices for Renewable Energy. With support from 350.Africa, Green Grant Funds and […]

World Environment Day 2026, the theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate.

Environment , Projects

On this World Environment Day 2026, the theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future” should remind us that Nature is our greatest teacher and ally in tackling the climate crisis. At SWAYA we draw inspiration from nature to drive solutions that restore the ecosystems and protects our communities. Therefore today in partnership with […]

SWAYA stands in solidarity with Bille Community

Education , Empowerment , Environment

Bille the oil-rich Ijaw kingdom in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State that is heavily dependent on fishing and maritime activities is currently facing severe ecological crisis involving massive methane gas leaks and groundwater pollution and the OIC in operation and the authorities in charge seems not to know what to do. Continued […]

Kabethkache Women development and Social Action

Education , Empowerment , Environment

Yesterday SWAYA sat with Kabethkache Women development and Social Action listening to scary stories of lived experiences of the people of Bille community by the women who now choose between buying a bag of pure water at #1,500 to cook or buy food for their families. Wows of all manner of sicknesses and diseases, even […]

Africa Just Transition Network (AJTN)

Education , Environment

Africa Just Transition Network (AJTN) Coordinator Marina Agortimevor as a panelists in the Niger Delta Climate Conference taking place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State organised by Lekeh Development Foundation. Beyond Coal, Oil and Gas for a just transition. #africajusttransitionnetwork #swaya #NoNewCoal #NoNewOilProject

Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project ‘s mangrove restoration site

Environment

Field trip to the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project ‘s mangrove restoration site in Bumu where 1.5m mangrove seedlings has already been planted which has improved the ecosystem and shown evidences of biodivesity recovery. A symbolic mangrove planting by Marina the Africa Just Transition Network Coordinator and other visiting guests. Visit to the Centre of Excellence […]

Mini Annual Meeting of the Africa Just Transition Network (AJTN)

Education , Empowerment , Environment

I had the privilege to participate with other leaders drawn from across all African religions in the Mini Annual Meeting of the Africa Just Transition Network (AJTN) held in Nairobi Kenya in August, 2026. We all agreed that Africa must not only be present at the negotiating table when it comes to issues of Vlimate […]

On this day 8th of March 2026, the International Women’s Day

Empowerment , Environment , Events

On this day 8th of March 2026, the International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate the remarkable strength, resilience, courage, and brilliance of women and girls around the world. This year’s theme is “Give To Gain” When we give, we gain. Together, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. May the Give To Gain Campaign […]

Biodivesity Conservation is key

Environment

Biodivesity Conservation is key in the ongoing Ogoni Clean-up exercise. Today’s Fish Stock assessment and Bloody Cockles monitoring at Bomu with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project team, let’s take one step at a time for the protection, management, and restoration of Earth’s species, habitats, and ecosystems to ensure their health and sustainability for future generations. […]