Heat waves are rising, but so are the people building solutions. Zainab Abdulwaheed is Project Lead at Letitcold, where she works on eco-friendly cooling technologies that give communities reliable, affordable relief while protecting the environment. With a background in Health

Some people use media for noise. Arafat Yakub Onono uses it to build minds and communities. With over five years in digital media and youth engagement, she founded Onono Readers Hub to strengthen reading culture and critical thinking among young people, and the OnonoOnimisi

Some people use headlines to chase clout. Abd Basit Olanrewaju uses his platforms to fight for classrooms, climate and communities. As a Global Youth Ambassador with Theirworld UK and Country Representative at the Commonwealth Youth Council, he amplifies youth voices on

Too many graduates leave school with certificates but no real-world skills. Musa Usman is changing that. As Product Manager and Case Study Developer at Miva Open University, he designs experiential learning tools and case studies that prepare students to become work-ready

Not every poem is for vibes. Some are for healing. Sufian Ibrahim is a writer, therapist, poet and spoken word artist whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, advocacy and the arts. As Campus Director of the Millennium Campus Network at Bayero University Kano, he

Some people just want to make sales. Aisha Yahaya wants to build resilient businesses and stronger young leaders. She works as a business consultant, sales specialist and entrepreneur, using her mix of scientific training and strategic thinking to drive growth, efficiency and

Some people study law for the title. Ibrahim Muhammad Usman is using it to open doors for others. As the 19th National President of the Nigeria Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), he represents law students across the country and leads advocacy on education, justice and

Some people talk about protecting girls. Huzaifa Jamil Kmata is building systems around them. As Executive Director of Girls’ Gate Initiative, he has led campaigns on gender-based violence prevention, education and vocational training for underserved girls and Almajiri children,

As we step into a new year, 360 Change Makers, a Peace Media initiative, advances with a clear vision to elevate youth-led solutions shaping the future of development. Anchored in hope, strengthened by action, and prepared for deeper, more transformative projects in 2026, we

Before we celebrate 360 individual changemakers, we start with the platform that holds the mic. Peace Media is a youth-focused media, advocacy and systems-building platform using storytelling, town halls, podcasts and street talks to turn conversations into action. From BUK

When we say “education for all,” someone has to design the how. Meet GSO, who is doing that work through Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) and DigiLearns, using affordable digital tools to close learning gaps in underserved communities. His solutions

African trade cannot run on guesswork and fragile systems. Kassim, Muhammad Atiku is a technology entrepreneur and cybersecurity specialist building trusted digital rails for African commerce. As Founder and CEO of Kwari E Market, he is digitising textile supply chains, connecting local

In many Nigerian cities, plastic waste is everywhere. Intissar Bashir Kurfi is turning it into roads and walkways. As Founder of Ifrique Eco Solutions, she upcycles pure water sachets and plastic bags into interlocking eco pavers that are stronger and more heat resistant than

Youth leadership is not a slogan for Amb Fatima Adam, it is her daily work. As Founder and Executive Director of Youth4Youth Africa, she has empowered over 26,000 young people across Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Sudan through leadership training, civic participation programmes,

Good health information should not depend on who can hear, read or pay. Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan is a public health professional using research, technology and AI to close that gap. Through the MENDY Project, she is pioneering AI-driven mental health support for the deaf

When we talk about girls’ education, someone has to be in the rooms where laws are written and budgets are signed. Nabila Aguele is doing exactly that. As Chief Executive of Malala Fund Nigeria and a member of its global Executive Leadership Team, she leads strategy and

When systems are broken, people fall through the cracks. Some people complain. Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola builds better systems. As General Manager of the Lagos State Resident Registration Agency (LASRRA), she is leading the work of building a secure, data-driven identity system

Plastic waste is not just a pollution problem. In the right hands, it becomes a systems problem to solve. Esther Chibueyin Fagbo is doing exactly that as Manager of the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), where she brings government, private sector, development partners

When conversations about impact funding come up, someone has to build the systems that make it work. Osayi Alile has spent over two decades doing exactly that. As Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, she has led the organisation to fund more than