Building Pathways, Powering Futures
Our programs prepare Black girls ages 10–19 to explore, lead, and innovate in the green economy. From hands-on STEM labs to leadership fellowships, business incubation, mentorship, and youth-led publishing, the Jua Centre equips girls with the knowledge, skills, and networks to turn the Discovery Decade into a launchpad for their Defining Decade. Check out some of our programming below:
LeadHERship Fellowship
A 24-week leadership accelerator where girls turn climate passion into real community impact. Fellows learn Afro-feminist and anti-colonial leadership, practice coalition-building, and design advocacy projects—finishing with a capstone showcase.
Building Resilience
Climate action planning, community conservation, and disaster preparedness.
Anti-Colonial & Afro-Feminist Theories
Center community wisdom; connect culture, gender, race, and environment.
Sustainable Development Theories
SDGs with a critical lens, permaculture basics, land and food justice.
Leadership for the Green Economy
Coalition-building, clear risk communication, impact assessment, cross-sector teamwork.
Global Green Economy Pathways
Carbon footprints & credits, green finance/ESG, policy comparisons (Africa, Caribbean, Canada).
Advocacy & Communication
Explain big ideas simply, create media, run campaign labs, present capstone projects.
Green Skills Academy
Grounded in Afro-feminist principles and youth leadership, the Green Skills Academy offers two distinct 16-week pathways: STEM and Non-STEM. Both are designed as safe, creative learning spaces where girls build real-world sustainability skills, develop a professional portfolio, and earn certification. Each pathway blends workshops, projects, and case studies rooted in climate justice and community action.
Non-STEM Pathway
Training in policy analysis, advocacy, project management, and campaign design. Girls learn to write policy briefs, lead community projects, and drive systemic change.
(SDG 4 & 10)
STEM Pathway
Hands-on labs in renewable energy, biodiversity mapping, agro-waste textiles, and sustainable design. Girls gain technical green skills while building confidence in STEM careers.
(SDG 9 & 13)
Certification & Portfolio
Each graduate leaves with a portfolio of projects—from policy briefs to STEM prototypes—and a certificate recognizing their achievements. These tools prepare girls for scholarships, jobs, and leadership roles in the green economy. (SDG 5 & 17)
GreentreprenHer Incubator Program
Equips Black girls and young women ages 16–19 with the skills, coaching, and networks to design, test, and launch green ventures. Over 24 weeks, participants move from idea to pitch, building businesses that drive climate solutions, circular products, and social change.
Inspire & Discover
Identify problems, research markets, and build first prototypes.
Business Design & Innovation
Use design thinking and business modeling to shape viable solutions.
Finance & Scaling Impact
Learn budgeting, costing, and impact measurement for growth.
Branding & Go-to-Market
Build your brand, digital presence, and launch strategy.
Leadership & Coalition Building
Strengthen teamwork, partnerships, and community impact.
Pitching & Demo Day
Craft your investor-ready pitch deck and present at Demo Day.
Green Career Connections Program
Green Career Connections Program is a 12-week program that prepares girls and young women ages 13–19 for success in the green economy by focusing on the soft skills, networks, and opportunities that often make the difference in career growth.
Confidence & Foundations
Building your personal brand and leadership story
Networks & Resources
Building your network of mentors, allies, sponsors, and partners
Employment Readiness
Building your resumes, cover letters, and interview skills with a sustainability focus)
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