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