About Us

“The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it”
Barry Commoner

Building Climate Smart Communities Through Action

TeamUpcyclers is a climate focused social enterprise committed to equipping women, youths and vulnerable communities with practical skills for sustainability and economic empowerment.

We combine climate education with hands on upcycling training and access to global opportunities. Our programs help individuals transform waste into value, strengthen climate resilience and unlock pathways to funding, scholarships and green careers.

From schools in Anambra State to Internally Displaced Persons camps in Abuja, our mission remains the same: to create informed, skilled and opportunity ready communities.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Purpose

Mission

To educate and empower communities with practical climate knowledge, sustainable skills and access to opportunities that promote economic growth and environmental responsibility.

Vision

A world where every community, regardless of background, has the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed to build sustainable and climate resilient futures.

Our Focus Areas

TeamUpcyclers is a social enterprise committed to climate education, sustainable skill building, and creating new pathways for women and young people. We combine hands on upcycling training with a growing opportunity hub that connects thousands of youths to funding, scholarships, fellowships and green career development.

Climate Education

We deliver accessible, practical climate education workshops that help communities understand climate change, build resilience and take action.

Waste to Wealth

We turn waste into opportunity by teaching recycling, upcycling, composting, and green entrepreneurship skills that improve livelihoods.

Women Empowerment

We empower displaced women and girls with skills like reusable pad production, recycled crafts and micro grant support.

Clean Energy and Innovation

We promote clean cookstoves, waste to energy solutions and climate innovation that reduce emissions and create safer communities.

Impact So Far

Our programs have reached thousands of individuals across Nigeria through education, skill development and opportunity access.

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Students trained across nine schools

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Green businesses established

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IDPs trained across six camps

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Tons of Waste recycled/upcycled

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Won in business grant for mentees

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Online trainees engaged

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Our Leadership & Volunteers

Founder, Executive Leadership & Volunteers

Ava Anderson

Volunteer

Richard Aigner

Volunteer Coor.

Ava Anderson

Volunteer

Join Us in Building Sustainable Futures

Whether you are a partner, volunteer, donor or participant, there is a place for you in our mission.