Surge Africa is a climate-focused organization operating across Africa and beyond, dedicated to promoting inclusive, resilient, and just climate adaptation strategies. Here’s a concise breakdown of the organization based on the information you provided:
Founded: 2017
Restructured: 2020
Core Focus: Climate adaptation, inclusive development, and narrative change across regions
Regions of Operation:
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa
Latin America (for global climate justice partnerships)
To influence climate governance that ensures fairness, inclusivity, and accountability, especially for the most vulnerable communities.
To protect people and the planet by fostering inclusive participation, equal opportunity, and progressive development for all.
Rooted in Local Struggles: Responding to the needs of frontline communities.
Network and Alliance Building: Partnering with movements to amplify reach and impact.
Data-Driven Policy Influence: Using systems thinking and research to shape public and diplomatic engagement.
Intersectionality: Linking social, environmental, and systemic issues to create sustainable solutions.
Policy
Focus Areas: Energy & Finance, Adaptation & Resilience, Climate Security
Activities: Research, policy analysis, capacity building, diplomatic engagement
Media
Strategy: Impact storytelling, narrative shifts
Tools: Media labs, toolkits, collaborations with storytellers and activists
Resilient Development
Local action: Training, advocacy, community participation
Urban resilience: Framework development, institutional support for governments
Jeji Restoration: Landscape and ecosystem restoration
Cikin Dawa: (Likely conservation or community project; details unspecified)
SurgeXMedia: Media and storytelling platform
Women in Climate: Gender-inclusive climate action
Youth Climate Collective: Youth engagement and activism in climate change
2017: Began with grassroots climate education and landscape restoration
2020: Reoriented toward broader regional and systemic engagement
2024 Onward: Committed to justice-driven, inclusive, and globally informed climate work