Who we are
Greenpeace Africa is a growing movement of people acting in protection of the environment. Our campaigns use peaceful, creative confrontation to expose environmental injustices around the world and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.
Our vision
Our vision is an Africa where people live in harmony with nature in a peaceful state of environmental and social justice. Greenpeace has always been more than an organisation. We have been, and are today, a movement. A diverse, multinational, multicultural movement of ordinary individuals determined to bring about extraordinary changes necessary to realise a greener, more peaceful future.
Our commitment to peace
Greenpeace is a global environmental organisation that is politically and financially independent from business, political parties and governments. In line with the Greenpeace global policy on peace, Greenpeace Africa does not take sides in conflicts and wars on the African continent. We campaign for peace and always stand for non-violence and the defence of human rights.
Board of Directors
Our board members bring diverse expertise and passionate commitment to guide our organization’s mission and vision.
Edmore Nyanhongo
Chairperson
Edmore has extensive senior management experience, is a holder of an MBA Degree, a Bachelor of Business Studies Honours Degree and a number of business related certificates. He previously worked for a Broadcasting institution, an Agricultural financial institution, a Power Generation and Electricity Distribution Company and several international and regional NPOs. On the corporate governance side, Edmore served on several boards as a Non-Executive Director in various capacities to date.
Adeola Akintoye
Deputy Chairperson / Treasurer
Adeola Akintoye is a qualified accountant and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She holds a master’s degree in business information technology and has spent over 25 years successfully working in the international development sector, where she has held various finance leadership roles. Adeola combines her extensive experience, skills, and passion to empower others to become effective finance leaders.
Jackie Athieno
Member / Trustee Delegate
Jackie is a passionate People Leader with with extensive experience in the INGO sector, specializing in fostering organizational resilience and leadership driving, and sustainable change across 20+ countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She has a proven track record in HR strategy, culture transformation, and talent development, having worked with global organizations like Oxfam and Habitat for Humanity International.
Kgomotso Mufamadi
Member
Kgomotso Mufamadi is Chief Executive of Lotus Labour Consulting, a boutique labour law consultancy providing unique, bespoke solutions to clients in the labour relations and the organizational development space. She is an experienced attorney, labour consultant, a former commissioner of the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and a former lecturer at the University of Johannesburg.
Executive Director
Dr. Oulie Keita
Executive Director
Dr. Oulie Keita is an accomplished international development expert with 18 years of experience in policy, lobbying, advocacy, and campaigning. Her work has centred on issues related to the protection of the environment, sustainable development, gender integration, youth engagement, and peace and security. She holds a Master’s degree in Non-profit Management from Regis University in Denver, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Maryland, USA. Dr. Keita’s expertise is built on years of experience working with a variety of organizations, including United Nations (UN) agencies, continental institutions such as the African Union (AU), and international and regional organisations. She has also collaborated extensively with civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations across Africa. Dr Keita has a track record of engaging at high-level panels, such as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the African Union Commission (AUC), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Economic Forum. She has also had the opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with Heads of State and Ministers.
Annual reports, and financial statements
To view our annual and financial reports please visit this page.