Contributor: Keith Kaunda 📸

Keith Kaunda’s journey as an environmental scientist, mentor and advocate for climate education led him to the 2025 Friendship Camp. He champions hands-on training and has equipped students in more than 30 Ugandan schools with soft skills, creating a ripple effect of positive change. He has also conducted research, delivered training and undertaken environmental policy analysis in the Busoga region, while helping people in Kayunga understand their rights related to environmental conservation. He resides in Kampala, Uganda. [bio updated: 2026-06]