Who we are
Activating 30 Million Jobs in the
green economy in Africa by 2033
Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) is a Panafrican non-governmental organisation that is advancing green solutions, climate innovation, and sustainability pathways through a youth-centric approach.
JLA seeks to solve for youth unemployment and climate change by advocating for and creating green jobs.
As a sustainable development hub, we equip and empower the youth to recognize and seize emerging green opportunities, aiming to activate 30 million jobs in the African green economy by 2033.
We are on a journey to tell the accurate climate story of Africa. Founded in late 2021, our role is to act as vision supporters, connectors and implementation guardians for young people in Africa.
An innovative and equitable African green economy that creates jobs and fosters sustainable development for all
Activating 30 million jobs in the African Green Economy by 2033 by catalysing an alternative economic culture
We believe that the best way to achieve our goals is through the power of the People. Harnessing the power of collaboration to achieve our goals
African
We embody the essence of Africa and are passionately steering the continent towards her destiny through innovative, ingenious and transformative solutions.
Boldness
We are boldly unapologetic about the potential and possibilities of Africa and the potency of her youth as agents of change towards an integrated, independent and fruitful continent
Diversity
This is our home and we believe that a diversity of voices at the table can bring about the transformative solutions that Africa requires
Umoja
Our approach towards building an integrated Africa and the solutions we exemplify reflect African attributes of community building, passion and unity in thought and action
