SIR MOSES EKWERE

Sir Moses Ekwere is a distinguished global leader, environmentalist, and youth advocate whose work spans continents. bridging local action with international diplomacy. A 2022 recipient of the AFI Hillel Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership, he embodies excellence, integrity, and service through decades of impact-driven initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Country Director for the Africa Region and Permanent Representative of Ariel Foundation International to the United Nations Office, Sir Moses has spearheaded transformative programs of global relevance. He coordinated the Jamestown Seaside Clean-Up Initiative in Accra, Ghana, during the 2024 Global Youth Service Day, mobilizing over 100 youth volunteers, in partnership with Ecozoil Waste Management Company, to remove nearly two tons of plastic waste while advancing community education and waste audits. Under his leadership, the Ariel Foundation International Malaria Elimination and Public Health Education Campaign reached over 1,000 families, providing treated mosquito nets and preventive health education delivered in indigenous languages, strengthening community well-being, cultural identity, and sustainable health practices. He also championed “Voices for Earth:Youth-led Advocacy Summit to End Plastic Pollution” for World Environment Day 2025, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Stone Mountain and under the UNEP global campaign, amplifying youth voices in climate diplomacy and supporting progress toward a Global Plastics Treaty. Globally recognized for his diplomatic acumen and commitment to intergenerational collaboration, Sir Moses also leads the Roots of Resilience Project, which aims to plant one million fruit trees and establish school botanical gardens across Africa to advance climate education and environmental literacy. The initiative integrates STEM education and clean energy advocacy, empowering young innovators for a sustainable future. Sir Moses Ekwere embodies visionary leadership rooted in service, integrity, and transformation. He envisions a world where youth leadership becomes the driving force for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, inspiring action that transcends borders, cultures, and generations.