EKCÖLAB is an innovative, evidence-based environmental organization dedicated to advancing water security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability through direct, on-the-ground implementation and data-driven solutions. With a growing presence across Africa, Asia, and North America, we bridge the gap between localized community challenges and global environmental goals, actively contributing to SDGs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 15, and 17.

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We operates at the intersection of emerging leadership and global expertise. Our initiatives are guided by a distinguished international advisory board of seasoned researchers and industry experts. This multi-generational collaboration ensures that our projects spanning climate resilience, WASH and environmental hazard management meet rigorous (highest) standards and drives real-world impact. We implement these initiatives through strategic collaborations with funding partners, functioning purely as an implementing organization to maximize the reach and effectiveness of every investment.

OUR MISSION

To transform the water sources and environment of local and urban communities through scientific and engineering approach for a resilient and sustainable world

OUR VISION

Saving people, water and environment in local communities for a greater well-being

To let all people and communities at all times have safe and clean water for use that is accessible, available, and affordable

MOTTO

No Water
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No Ecosystem
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No Life

EKCÖLAB Core Working Ethics

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Innovation

We use innovative approach in solving problems.

Environmental Sustainability

We are geared towards saving the water and environmental resources.

Data-driven Decision-making

We provide clear and concise data-driven decision making to aid local communities.

Research

We search for problems, ask valuable questions and use science and social science methods to easily identify solutions.

Our Area of Operations and Capacity:

  • WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Analysis and Implementation
  • Environmental monitoring and Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Hazard management
  • Climate Change (Floods and drought management)
  • Food and Water Security
  • Youth and community empowerment and development
  • Waste Management and Community Health Analysis
  • Water quality testing and analysis
  • Water and Environmental Education
  • AI/ML in water, climate and environment
Countries and communities

WHere we work

​We are represented in nine different countries (Cameroon, Nigeria, Malawi, Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, USA, Rwanda, Ethiopia) and still growing. Our members are young researchers such as university freshmen, young graduates and young professional workers in the field of water and environment.


Area of Operations and Services

EKCÖLAB works in diverse localities and communities where water quality problems, climate change and water scarcity, availability, accessibility  and environmental problems arises.

See the countries and communities where we have members and working to solve the global climate change, water and environmental problems in local communities.

LEADERS

Meet our team

Our team is made up of diverse young people from science, social science and arts disciplines. We are youths coming from all around the world to solve water, climate change and environmental challenges in the 21st century.

Founder EKCÖLAB 

Ekolle Eya

Geo-scientist (Climate and Water Resources Management)

President of EKCÖLAB  Cameroon

Muna Prosper

MSc Microbiology and Parasitology

International Program coordinator EKCÖLAB 

Fon-tanjoh Gemariah

M.Sc Biochemistry

Research dir. & President of EKCÖLAB  Pakistan

Amir Hassan

PhD Cand. Chemistry

President of EKCÖLAB Kenya 

Bikoro Gisemba

MSc Environmental Science

President of EKCÖLAB Nigeria 

Tochukwu Ambrose

PhD Cand. Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology

Secretary General Of EKCÖLAB Cameroon

Regina Nkeng

MSc Disaster and Risk Management

President of EKCÖLAB Zambia

Prince Kaliki

BSc Public Health Science

President of EKCÖLAB USA

Deandrah Cameron

MPH. Health Systems and Policy

President of EKCÖLAB  Uganda

John Ochago

B.Sc Water Resources Engineering

Program Coordinator of EKCÖLAB Zambia

Muke Christon

BSc Public Health Science

Research Director Of EKCÖLAB Nigeria

Odoh Micheal

PhD Cand. Georesource Management and Complex Analysis

Public Relations Officer EKCÖLAB  Cameroon

Etobe Esidore

BSc Geography and Social Studies

Vice President of EKCÖLAB  Cameroon

Essone Larissa

MSc Chemistry

National Coordinator EKCÖLAB Ethiopia

Firaol Guta

MSc Project Management

ADvisory board

Our advisory board is made up of dedicated world-class researchers and professionals serving at the highest level in the best water and environmental institutions (organizations) in the world.
Associate Professor / Senior Researcher at INRGREF/University of Carthage, Tunisia

Expert in Wastewater management and Reuse

Advisory Board at EKCÖLAB

Olfa Mahjoub

Doctor (PhD). Water Sciences

Senior Researcher / Climate and Environmental consultant working at the nexus of natural resources management and resilient communities (READI Synergy) & Development of Vulnerability and Climate Change for Mapping (Jordan)

Advisory Board at EKCÖLAB

Colette Linton

Doctor (PhD). Land, Water & Environment

Sustainability and Climate Policy Specialist (Indonesia)

Advisory Board at EKCÖLAB

Nilam Sari

Doctor (PhD). Sustainability Strategy

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Consultant / Co-Founder at SouthernAnalytics.cl
Expert on Public Grants Application (Chile)

Advisory Board at EKCÖLAB

Victor Valenzuela

Expert Industrial Civil Engineer, Technologies of Information and Communications