BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mana Omar is a climate scientist by profession, a climate justice/gender advocate for the indigenous pastoralist communities of Kenya, and the Founder and CEO of Springs of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SASAL). Mana is also a youth leader with the UN Women Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition, lead of Fridays for Future Kajiado and Refugees for Future Kenya. She is a member of Fridays For Future MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas). Mana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and is currently finishing up a master’s degree in Environmental Governance. She is also a certified impact analyst with experience in writing research pieces on the social & Environmental impact of companies. Mana works closely with women who she sees are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis by educating them, empowering them, and capacitating them to lead more resilient lives.

Habiba is specializing in (transboundary) water governance and climate change with 5 years of diverse work experience in advocacy, policy analysis, and program operations in various sectors such as youth and women, peace and conflict, climate resilience, and capacity building. She has skillful qualities and an eye for donor relations and external partnerships. She is currently the president/ founder of the World youth parliament Kenyan chapter. A youth-led organization advocating for the right to safe, acceptable, accessible, affordable clean, and available water.

Born and raised in the semi-arid landscape of Magadi, Kenya, predominantly occupied by pastoral communities, Steiner Sompeta’s childhood environment and pastoral lifestyle ignited a deep commitment to conservation. Armed with Statistical background and Wildlife Conservation, he merges analytical prowess with environmental passion to drive impactful conservation efforts. Through innovative statistical methodologies, he strives to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable stewardship of our planet.

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