Jennifer Uchendu

Founder, SustyVibes & The Eco-anxiety Africa Project

I am a believer, community organizer, ecofeminist and public speaker. I am best known for my work at SustyVibes and The Eco-anxiety Africa Project where I work on youth mental health and climate change.

Media Features

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About me

"I envision a world that knows how to rest"

THE WEAL PODCAST

Explore the intersection of rest and resilience in the polycrisis in discussion with african change makers

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Jennifer Uchendu is the founder of SustyVibes, a youth-led organization advancing sustainability advocacy and implementation across Africa. Her recent work explores the intersection of climate change and mental health, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-driven support systems for Africans.

Jennifer holds a Master’s in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies, UK under the Chevening scholarship. She is also an alumna of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and the Lagos Business School. In 2023, she was named to the BBC 100 Women list for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of climate change and mental health.

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Speaking Engagements

Connecting Climate Change and Mental Health: Impact & Hope

SNF Nostos Conference on Mental Health 2023

TedX Ashoka Africa

Awards and Recognition

BBC 100 Women of 2023

Omega Resilience Awards  2023

Nigeria Study UK Alumni Awards 2024