Mr. Talifhani Tshitwamulomoni

Founder & Executive Chairman

"Driving sustainable change through youth empowerment and environmental action."

Founder of Universal Greening Organisation (UGO) in 2014, Talifhani is a recognized climate change activist and Forbes 30 under 30 (2023) honoree in Sustainability. Under his leadership, UGO has made substantial impact on rural communities of South Africa, reaching over 5000 students and graduates since inception.

Experience

Career Highlights

Founded UGO during second year of university studies
Served as COO at Green Development Foundation
Leading strategy direction and business development at UGO
Extensive stakeholder engagement and program leadership

Areas of Expertise

Climate Change ActivismRural Community DevelopmentYouth DevelopmentSocial EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Sustainability

Education

Social Entrepreneurship Course

GIBS Business School

2023

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences

University of Venda

2017

Key Achievements

Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2023 - Sustainability category
Graduate of International Youth Leadership Conference (IYLC)
Recognized by National Department of Social Development as top nine youth contributor to development in South Africa (2019)
Founded UGO during second year of university studies
Impacted over 5000 students and graduates through UGO

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