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Meet Wawa Gatheru
Get inspired by the founder of Black Girl Environmentalist and first recipient of the Coachtopia Catalyst Fund.
About Wawa
Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru is a storyteller and climate change activist. A first-generation American of Kenyan descent, Wawa’s curiosity about the environment stemmed from early experiences farming with her mother and grandmother. Her interest piqued in high school when, through her classes, she discovered the strong connection between climate issues and social justice. Deeply inspired, Wawa switched gears from “learner” to “activist.” She founded Black Girl Environmentalist, a non-profit organization, in 2021.
“Black Girl Environmentalist works to resource and uplift our community through the areas of green workforce development, community building and narrative change.”
Coachtopia x Black Girl Environmentalist
Our donation will help launch their Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship Program, giving Black female and non-binary college students the opportunity of a summer internship at leading environmental institutions.
“Coachtopia’s values of circular craft, community empowerment and building a better future fall in line with all that we’re envisioning and building over at Black Girl Environmentalist.”
The Coachtopia Catalyst Fund
Through our partnership with 1% for the Planet, we’re donating 1% of our revenue to fund and accelerate the visionary work of emerging Gen Z climate leaders in our community.
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