Photo by Phoebe Parker/Courtesy of Amara Ifeji
A 19-year-old youth advocate from Bangor has been named a National Geographic Young Explorer, an honor bestowed on 24 young environmentalists for their work on conservation, food insecurity, pollution and water access around the globe.
Soon, Amara Ifeji will meet virtually with honorees from New Zealand, Indonesia, Ireland, Nigeria and 11 other countries – all between 17 and 25 – who have already distinguished themselves with world-shaping contributions to environmental education and protection. Ifeji serves as a mentor to numerous young environmentalists across Maine in addition to doing her own work in environmental science and policy.
“I don’t think I’ve fully processed it yet,” Ifeji said of the Young Explorers award, which was announced last week. “My goodness. I have no words. I’m the type of person who’s usually never lost for words, but right now I am. I’m just so grateful for all the opportunities that hav
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Maine student wins international environmental award from National Geographic
Amara Ifeji, 19, of Bangor was named one of 24 Young Explorers last week for her environmental work with Maine youths.
Photo by Phoebe Parker/Courtesy of Amara Ifeji
A 19-year-old youth advocate from Bangor has been named a National Geographic Young Explorer, an honor bestowed on 24 young environmentalists for their work on conservation, food insecurity, pollution and water access around the globe.
Soon, Amara Ifeji will meet virtually with honorees from New Zealand, Indonesia, Ireland, Nigeria and 11 other countries – all between 17 and 25 – who have already distinguished themselves with world-shaping contributions to environmental education and protection. Ifeji serves as a mentor to numerous young environmentalists across Maine in addition to doing her own work in environmental science and policy.
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