Nyombi Morris was born on March 28,1998 and is a Ugandan environmental activist who is known for promoting and advocating for climate justice and gender equality.
15 Facts About Nyombi Morris
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Nyombi Morris initially gained notice for his youth and his ability to speak out.
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Nyombi Morris grew up in Kampala, Uganda with his mother and a sister and a brother.
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Nyombi Morris's father left home when he was six years old.
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Nyombi Morris studied for a diploma in IT and Computer Science at Muteesa I Royal University in Masaka, Uganda.
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Nyombi Morris received a scholarship but it wasn't enough to pay for all his fees.
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On September 12,2020, Nyombi Morris joined other activists challenging the National Forestry Authority on the sale of the Bugoma Forest, a protected tropical forest in western Uganda.
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Nyombi Morris gave a television appearance about the Bugoma Forest and put pressure on the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda.
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On March 25,2021, Nyombi Morris joined the School Strike for Climate global movement, started by Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, called Fridays for Future.
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On October 31,2021, Nyombi Morris spoke to CBC chief political correspondent, Rosemary Barton, about the impact of climate change on his country.
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In November 2021, Nyombi Morris organized tree planning events and began foresting Uganda with seeds and native plants from community gardens.
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Nyombi Morris won the Population Matters Choice Ambassador Award in January 2022, for helping to raise awareness of population issues.
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That same year, Nyombi Morris earned the honor of ambassador from media organization Doha Debates at the SolvingIt26 project for making a positive difference for African nations.
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Earth Volunteers is a nonprofit organization that was established in 2020 by Nyombi Morris to unite young people who are passionate about planting trees, protecting forests, and standing up for climate justice.
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Nyombi Morris has received honors and awards for his contributions towards environmental conservation and sustainable development.