Through BTU’s collaboration with Youth Challenge International (YCI), the University has been awarded a grant of $25,000 CAD (in total) to undertake a Climate Action project from December 2022 – March 2023 through the Partner Innovation Fund (PIF).
The goal of the PIF is to provide partners with timely, accessible resources to further the capacity of HerStart partners in various thematic areas and to support women entrepreneurs sustainably beyond the HerStart project cycle. Funds would be used for the following purposes:
- Running an innovative pilot program to inform future programs
- Conducting research to inform future programs
- Adding a new, thematic-focused activity to improve an existing project
- Technical assistance to develop a specific tool related to climate action
- Training for staff members related to climate action
Each project year will have a particular thematic focus, which is intended to drive the design and delivery of the PIF idea.
This year, BTU has successfully secured funding from this annual program to undertake Waste Segregation on campus, building staff and students’ capacity on Climate Action related issues and organize excursions to waste recycling projects/entrepreneurs.
Project Team:
- Prof. Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung – Project Lead
- Dr. Christopher Boatbil
- Mr. Emmanuel Azure
- Mr. Alexis Ayamdoo
- Miss Millicent Puruseh
- Mr. Wasiu Amadu Adekunle
- Mrs. Joana Timbil