Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton

Varnessa

Nominated by Jessica Uriri Harbeche Varlyngton 

All 2024 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

A multi-talented individual, Varnessa is not only an environmental advocate but also an author, poet, illustrator, and animator with a strong focus on eco-technology. She founded the movement “Egalitarianism for Earth” and wrote her first book, “Amama,” at age 10, highlighting the issues of deforestation and environmental justice. Varnessa’s achievements include roles as a UNICEF Nigeria Young Influencer, RippLED Social Impact Fellow, and Kidpreneur Ambassador 2021. Her work has been featured on platforms like BBC News Pidgin Nigeria and recognized at the Plotagon Film Festival 2023.

Through her book and social media, Varnessa has effectively used her platform to educate and mobilize action on environmental issues, reaching over 19,900 people and generating significant online engagement. Her upcoming TreeTrek Initiative aims to further raise awareness about the importance of trees in climate action.