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Founder named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa
Clean Earth Gambia was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa List 2025 for our impact in the sustainability and climate sector.
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Clean Earth Gambia wins GreenTech Award 2024
Our Founder, Fatou Jeng, won the Green Awards in the Youngster Category at the 2024 GREENTECH Festival in Berlin.
Youth Climate Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General (2023–2025)
Our founder was appointed by the United Nations Secretary General as one of seven Youth Climate Advisors to provide advice and policy recommendations to António Guterres on key climate decisions.
Advisory Panel – United Nations Secretary-General's Early Warnings for All (2024–2025)
Our Founder was appointed to represent Young People in the United Nations Secretary-General's Early Warnings for All Advisory Panel, co-chaired by UNDRR and WMO.
100 Most Influential African Women 2025 – Advance Media
Our Founder was recognised in the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 list by Advance Media, celebrating outstanding African women shaping global and continental impact.
100 Most Influential Africans 2025 – New African Magazine
Our Founder was recognised in the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025 list by New African Magazine, highlighting leading African changemakers across governance, climate action, innovation, and social impact.
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