Its important that everyone plays their part in making sure that our f — Ayakha Melithafa

"It is our duty to make sure that our future and that of future generations is safe"

"Since our leaders are failing us, we really should try to be active citizens and participate in these spaces as much as we can, so we can hold them to account, because no one is coming to save us"

"Sometimes I feel like I am being used as a token."

"I saw a problem, and decided to act by advocating for urgent climate justice in my country to make sure no African child is left behind in the just transition to 100% renewable energy."

"It’s very important for poor people and people of color to go to these protests and marches because they are feeling the wrath of climate change the most. It’s important for them to have a say, for their voice and their demands to be heard"

"We do not know if we might get robbed or not, but that does not stop us from continuing our work"