The Caravans are a virtual “road show” that will seek to galvanize the cross-country stakeholder voices, with an aim of telling the African story while making known the demands of Africa among its inhabitants and the rest of the world. It’s a call for climate justice, justice for those least responsible, most affected by climate change who are also the source of climate solutions and resilience leaders.
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“When I started a business here, and I get really affected, my entire shop gets flooded, and water enters my refrigerator but I decided to cast a blockage cement system to block water from entering my shop which has been effective.” Portrait of a community member; Mrs Abosede Oladunjoye on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib.
Houses built close to waterbodies. October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. There are limited land area in Lagos, houses are built close to drainage systems. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
“They are currently renovating the church due to the damages caused by the flood. I wish to join the African Climate change movement.” Portrait of a community member; - Funsho Hazouwe; footballer on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
Due to the constant rainfall, Ilaje community is flooded ad waterlogged, boots are advised present contaminated via legs. Lady walks in boot on October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
“What I fear whenever flooding happens is death.” Portrait of a community activist; Prophet Johnson Olanigun on October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
Due to the constant rainfall, Ilaje community is flooded ad waterlogged, boots are advised present contaminated via legs. Mrs Abosede walks in boot on October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
A flooded Celestial church at Ijaje community on October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
Main carrying pair of container filled with clean water which costs 50 Naira each on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
“ The change we need in our world begins with you and me, I feel like if I contribute the little I can, someone else will take the step and continue.” Portrait of Nimotallahi Lawal, a volunteer at the caravan climate change walk on October 13, 2022 in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
Boy noting down point as Shiro Olawale adresses the community head and members on the importance of climate caravan activities on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
“We were swimming in flooded water, not walking in it.” Portrait of a community member; Mr Samson Oluwaferanmi on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Community women walks through the drainage system during climate caravan activities on October 12, 2022 in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Skaters sharing pamphlet at the caravan climate change walk on October 13, 2022 in Maryland, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Volunteers carrying printed infographics by the roadside at the caravan climate change walk on October 13, 2022 in Maryland, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
A volunteer shares pamphlet at the caravan climate change walk on October 13, 2022 in Allen junction, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib
Ongoing walk by community members and climate change volunteers on October 11, 2022 in Ilaje, Lagos State, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina for Oxfam Novib