Dedicated individuals driving systems change across continents.
Our team brings together expertise from education, policy, activism, and research. United by a shared vision of sustainable development, we work across Africa, Europe, USA, and Asia to empower the next generation of changemakers.
Project Lead | Uganda & Germany
Abindabyamu is a Ugandan German based sustainable civil engineer and systems thinker transforming how the world approaches SDG education and youth leadership. As the Project Lead of Rolfes SDG Academy Hillary leads a global movement proving that youth aren’t just the future, they’re the solution NOW.
His background spans years across sustainable infrastructure design (EU Taxonomy, Level(s), Cradle to Cradle frameworks), youth leadership development, UN systems work (UNICEF, UNDP, UNV Volunteer assignments), and deliberative democracy. He serves as Research & Development Lead for RIBA Europe’s Sustainability Working Group, Working Group Member for COST Action European research networks, and Methodology Advisor for globally representative democratic models with Harvard, Oxford, and EUI experts.
Civil engineering, climate adaptation, sustainable construction, SDG advocacy, education for sustainable development and public speaking.
Email: abindabyamu.hillary@rolfessdgacademy.org
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Community Engagement Lead | International
Nicholas Omonuk is a Ugandan climate justice activist and systems thinker dedicated to building equitable transitions away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable development in Africa. Founder of End Fossil Occupy Uganda, a climate justice movement advocating for fossil fuel phase-out and just transitions that center equity and fairness for communities most vulnerable to climate impacts.
With a degree in Land Economics from Kyambogo University, Nicholas has become a leading voice in global climate advocacy, representing Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA) at UNFCCC conferences (COP27, COP28, COP29 and COP30), and co-organizing the Agape Earth Coalition, a united force of youth climate activists, NGOs, and grassroots movements.
His work spans international policy advocacy (UNFCCC climate negotiations), community-level climate action (tree planting in 100+ schools), forest protection campaigns (Bugoma & Mabira forests), and opposition to extractive projects threatening African communities (East African Crude Oil Pipeline).
He has participated in major international forums including the European Forum Alpbach and multiple UN climate conferences, bringing Global South perspectives to climate policy discussions.
As Community Engagement Lead of Rolfes SDG Academy, Nicholas leads global youth-led climate education and systems change initiatives. He leads community recruitment, ground truth, and ensures RSA stays connected to frontline realities.
Grassroots organizing, climate activism, community engagement, African development, youth mobilization
Email: nicholas.omonuk@rolfessdgacademy.org
Operations & Partnerships Coordinator | International
Abigail Kwarteng is a Ghanaian development professional and operations specialist dedicated to building collaborative ecosystems that accelerate youth-led climate action and sustainable development across Africa and globally.
As Operations & Partnerships Coordinator for Rolfes SDG Academy, Abigail manages the operational infrastructure and institutional partnerships that enable RSA’s mission of democratising climate education and systems thinking for young leaders (18–35) worldwide.
Her work involves coordinating across university partners, managing relationships with NGOs and climate justice organisations, overseeing program logistics for RSA’s flagship initiatives (Solar Cohort, Global Youth Parliament, Expert Lecture Series), and ensuring seamless collaboration among RSA’s distributed international team.
Based in Ghana and Germany with global reach, Abigail brings deep expertise in African development contexts, community engagement, institutional change management, and partnership development.
Her background spans non-profit operations, youth empowerment initiatives, and social impact coordination across West Africa, where she has worked with organizations focused on sustainable development, climate action, and youth leadership.
Abigail is committed to ensuring that RSA’s operations center equity, sustainability, and authentic partnership models, rejecting extractive practices and championing collaborative approaches that honor the leadership and knowledge of Global South institutions and communities.
She ensures that RSA’s institutional partnerships are built on mutual benefit, shared power, and genuine commitment to youth-led systems change.
Email: kwarteng.abigail@rolfessdgacademy.org
Operations & Partnerships Coordinator | International
Abigail Kwarteng is a Ghanaian development professional and operations specialist dedicated to building collaborative ecosystems that accelerate youth-led climate action and sustainable development across Africa and globally.
As Operations & Partnerships Coordinator for Rolfes SDG Academy, Abigail manages the operational infrastructure and institutional partnerships that enable RSA’s mission of democratising climate education and systems thinking for young leaders (18–35) worldwide.
Her work involves coordinating across university partners, managing relationships with NGOs and climate justice organisations, overseeing program logistics for RSA’s flagship initiatives (Solar Cohort, Global Youth Parliament, Expert Lecture Series), and ensuring seamless collaboration among RSA’s distributed international team.
Based in Ghana and Germany with global reach, Abigail brings deep expertise in African development contexts, community engagement, institutional change management, and partnership development.
Her background spans non-profit operations, youth empowerment initiatives, and social impact coordination across West Africa, where she has worked with organizations focused on sustainable development, climate action, and youth leadership.
Abigail is committed to ensuring that RSA’s operations center equity, sustainability, and authentic partnership models, rejecting extractive practices and championing collaborative approaches that honor the leadership and knowledge of Global South institutions and communities.
She ensures that RSA’s institutional partnerships are built on mutual benefit, shared power, and genuine commitment to youth-led systems change.
Email: kwarteng.abigail@rolfessdgacademy.org
We’re always looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our mission and support youth-led systems change worldwide.
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