About YE-CAN
The Youth Empowerment for Climate Action Network (YE-CAN) is an initiative of YandyTech Community, that empowers young people in Africa to address climate change through leadership training, greenskills capacity-building workshops, mentorship, and entrepreneurship incubation.
YE-CAN promotes youth leadership and innovation in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, leveraging local knowledge and resources to develop context-specific interventions. The program facilitates collaboration between youth-led organisations, local communities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of climate initiatives.
- Grassroots Campaigns
- Climate Education
- Policy Advocacy
- Partnerships for Impact
Our Impact Areas
We focus on Environmental Restoration Projects, Youth-Led Climate Innovation Labs, Community-Led Resilience Programs, and Waste-to-Wealth Initiatives—empowering young people to lead sustainable solutions that address climate challenges from the ground up.
What We're Working On
250+
Trees Planted
50
Youth Trained
9
Schools Engaged
Active in
1+ States
Ready to Join the Movement?
- Become a Volunteer
- Partner with Us
- Donate
- Host & Climate Club
Our Objectives
We are committed to empowering and equipping young people to take meaningful climate action.
Empowering Youth Leadership
Fostering confident, climate-conscious leaders who drive change in their communities.
Capacity Building Workshops
Providing hands-on training and green skills to boost youth participation in climate action.
Seed Funding
Supporting innovative youth-led climate solutions with startup capital and resources.
Mentorship
Connecting young changemakers with experienced mentors to guide their climate journeys.
Key Projects
Explore some of our impactful initiatives empowering youth for climate action across Africa.
Renewable Future Awareness
Renewable Future Awareness is a youth-led initiative focused on combating climate change in Gombe State through tree planting, school and community awareness campaigns, and digital outreach. The project empowers students and residents with climate knowledge and practical solutions, aiming to create a more eco-conscious and resilient environment.
Project Lead: Mubarak Saidu
Learn More
School Waste Management Awareness
A school-based outreach at GDJSS Gandu in Gombe State aimed at educating students on responsible waste disposal, climate change, and environmental sustainability — including bin donations and media engagement.
Project Lead: Fatima Usman Hassan
Learn More
Palace Clean-Up Campaign
A grassroots clean-up and sensitization exercise at the Gombe Emir’s Palace, mobilizing the local community to take part in improving sanitation and proper waste disposal habits, supported by media coverage and volunteer leadership.
Project Lead: Hussaini Adamu Saraki
Learn MoreCharcoal Briquette & Green Club Project
A dual-impact project combining climate education at Gombe High School and clean energy training for women in Mallan Inna. The initiative established a Green Club and empowered women to make charcoal briquettes, reducing deforestation.
Project Lead: Hannatu Saidu Kwari
Learn More
Project Activities
Our project combined virtual mentorship, and strategic outreach to drive climate impact.
Capacity Building Workshop
The YE-CAN Capacity Building Workshop served as a transformative two-day training that brought together over 50 youth leaders from across Gombe State to learn about climate entrepreneurship, project design, and environmental advocacy. it is designed to empower youth with the knowledge and tools to lead climate action in their communities.
Participants engaged in practical modules on project ideation, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, and digital advocacy. Through breakout groups, simulations, and case studies, youth leaders developed actionable project plans addressing local climate issues like deforestation, flooding, and waste management.
The workshop fostered a strong sense of community and collaboration, with many attendees forming teams to co-lead future initiatives. Several sessions were facilitated by mentors from NGOs and environmental agencies, offering firsthand insight into funding opportunities and policy frameworks.
Mentorship Sessions
As part of the YE-CAN development track, we hosted a dynamic series of online mentorship sessions designed to provide youth advocates with personalized guidance from seasoned professionals. Conducted over Zoom, the sessions focused on core skills needed to scale climate action projects such as crafting winning proposals, navigating funding pipelines, influencing climate policy, and launching environmentally conscious ventures.
Each session featured live Q&A, expert storytelling, and one-on-one check-ins where mentees could refine their ideas and receive feedback. Topics ranged from climate tech entrepreneurship to community organizing, creating an accessible and flexible learning environment for youth spread across Gombe and beyond.
The mentorship series not only built technical knowledge but also sparked lasting relationships between mentors and mentees many of whom continue to collaborate beyond the program.
Advocacy Visits to Gombe State Ministries
As part of the YE-CAN initiative, the YandyTech Community conducted strategic advocacy visits to key government bodies in Gombe State. These visits aimed to engage policymakers on youth-led climate solutions, secure partnerships, and integrate young voices into environmental governance frameworks.
Delegations led by project champion Mohammed Bayero Yayandi visited the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, and the Gombe State SDGs Support Office. Each visit included detailed presentations of YE-CAN’s goals and requests for technical support, policy backing, and inter-agency collaboration.
The visits helped amplify youth voices, open channels for inter-ministerial collaboration, and lay the foundation for more inclusive climate policy development in Gombe State.