Nigerian sustainability organisation SustyVibes has unveiled plans to expand its operations into Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States, while targeting $250,000 in funding by March 2027 as part of a new growth strategy aimed at deepening its environmental and youth-development impact.
The announcement was made by the organisation’s founder during SustyVibes’ 10th anniversary celebration, where the group unveiled its “NorthStar” vision, a long-term strategic framework designed to guide its next phase of expansion across Africa and beyond.
The move marked a significant milestone for the organisation, which began as a sustainability-focused blog and has grown into a platform that engages young people in climate action, environmental advocacy, leadership development and social impact initiatives.
“If, after hearing this, you are thinking about how you can be a part of this story, then I invite you to join our NorthStar vision for the next decade,” Jennifer Uchendu, founder, SustyVibes, said. “NorthStar ushers us into a more deliberate and strategic phase for expansion and impact.”
Under the new strategy, SustyVibes plans to establish new country arms in Ghana, the UK and the US, while building what it described as a “narrative infrastructure” to shape sustainability conversations and youth engagement across the continent.
The organisation is also seeking to mobilise $250,000 by March 2027 to support the implementation of the expansion agenda and strengthen its programmes.
The organisation said its work has evolved significantly since its inception, leading to the development of specialised programmes that address emerging challenges within the sustainability ecosystem.
One of those initiatives is TEAP, a programme dedicated to addressing eco-emotions and the psychological impacts of environmental crises on young people.
“At TEAP, we are focused on climate change and mental health. How can we give young people across the continent personal emotional resilience? We have been able to do that through research, initiatives and training not just in Nigeria but across several African countries,” said Svetlana Onye, head, the Eco-Anxiety Africa Project and director of SustyVibes Diaspora.
While awareness of climate anxiety continues to grow globally, organisations working in the space often face significant funding constraints that limit their ability to scale interventions.
Onye identified access to sustainable funding as the biggest challenge confronting the project.
“The main challenge is funding because a lot of our projects are based on grants and external support. When those funding cycles end, the next stage is trying to find different avenues so we can continue the work that we are doing,” she said. “Once we are able to have those funds, we can do even more and sustain what we are doing for young people.”
The organisation plans to scale up its Zen Guardians programme, which has already been implemented in five countries, while expanding its Zen Café initiative and climate-focused street conferences across Africa.
According to Onye, the goal is not necessarily to launch entirely new programmes but to amplify existing interventions and extend their reach to more young Africans.