Sharon Rose Aggrey

Sharon Rose Aggrey

Sharon Rose Aggrey is a multiple award-winning humanitarian, professionally trained journalist, certified sustainability leader (United People Global), youth leader and climate activist committed to advancing sustainable development and improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities.

Background

Her professional journey is driven by a strong commitment to social impact, environmental sustainability, community empowerment and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has received training from the United Nations System Staff College in areas relating to the SDGs, as well as from the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership (USA) and United People Global (Switzerland), strengthening her knowledge of and commitment to sustainability, leadership and global development.

Founder of GFfCD

As the Founder of Global Foundation for Community Development LBG, which she established in 2021, she leads initiatives and advocacy focused on empowering vulnerable and deprived communities, promoting environmental responsibility and advancing inclusive, sustainable development.

Advocacy

Her advocacy places particular emphasis on the SDGs alongside other goals that promote human dignity, social inclusion, environmental protection and community resilience.

As a humanitarian and climate advocate, she believes that every community deserves access to safe and clean water, a healthy environment, equal opportunities and the resources needed to build a sustainable future. Through journalism, youth engagement, humanitarian service and community-based advocacy, she seeks to amplify the voices of marginalised populations, raise awareness of critical development challenges and inspire meaningful action.

Her mission is to contribute to a more just, inclusive, climate-resilient and sustainable world in which no one is left behind.

Memberships & Engagements

• Member, Society for International Development (SID), Washington Chapter, USA
• Member, United Nations Association (UK)
• Member, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
• Member, United People Global (UPG)
• Delegate, World Bank Group Youth Summit, 2023 and 2024

• Expertise: Strategy, Leadership