MALLAYKA

Mallayka

Nominated by: Ianna Mallayka Foundation

All 2023 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

Mallayka is a 17-year-old girl from Kenya. She is a climate change activist and the founder of Ianna Mallayka Foundation. She recycles plastic waste into ornaments and utility material. She has also worked with the Coca-cola Company in clean ups and recycling of plastics for financial incentives. She was the recipient of the Princess Diana Award 2021 and Action for Nature Eco Hero Award 2021.