Sylvester Weekes

Sylvester is a young professional, Obama Leader, climate change enthusiast, and gender equality advocate. He brings over 5 years of experience in environmental management and nonprofit leadership. With a background in sustainable development and community engagement, he oversees the strategic direction of Operation 232, ensuring alignment with the mission to combat plastic pollution.

Breaking the Wall to Empowering Community Climate Action: Sylvester Weekes' 2025 Falling Walls Engage Finalist Project is Operation 232.

Operation 232 is a nonprofit social enterprise in Freetown, Sierra Leone, tackling plastic pollution and promoting climate action. Focusing on youths and women, it drives environmental education, awareness campaigns, sustainable waste management, and community-led recycling initiatives. By fostering circular economy practices and local engagement, the project mitigates climate change impacts and strengthens community resilience.