HOME OF UGOH
Our Founder
Mission Statement
To provide intellectual capital to the next generation of humanitarians.
Biography
Alexander Ugoh is a Nigerian-British humanitarian with over six years of experience driving sustainable development across the globe. Alexander is no stranger to cross-sector collaboration, having worked across the public, private and non-profit sectors to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. With professional experiences spanning sustainable investing, risk management, social impact and public policy, Alexander’s portfolio of work includes educational policy, waste management, water scarcity, climate transition, food insecurity and social entrepreneurship.
🗣️Alexander has held several leadership roles, most notably as a young leader at CAFOD and a delegate at COP26; demonstrating his dedication to environmental and sustainable development issues worldwide. In 2022, Alexander was casted for a short film by Channel 4 titled "Climate Grief, Climate Groove", the film received national attention for its depiction of climate change and the toll it takes on mental health.
📚Alexander holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from King’s College London, Certificate in Sustainable Investing from the CFA Institute and Certificate in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management. Alexander’s academic foundation combined with his practical insights have enabled him to contribute to humanitarian efforts worldwide and promote social change.
🧠Fast forward to 2024, Alexander's focus revolves around sustainable investing, where his work has brought him to the intersection of climate-conscious finance and social equity.
Current Research
Alexander is currently researching how sustainable finance can drive sustainable development in the global south.
Consulting Portfolio
A collection of my contributions to international development.
Essex teenager makes massive sports pledge for CAFOD.
Documented my experience at COP26 on CAFOD's social media.
Students tell the PM that the `Eyes of the World' are watching.
Alexander Ugoh, 19, a young campaigner tells us why CAFOD's new Fix the Food System campaign is vital to addressing the climate crisis.
CAFOD's young delegates join millions worldwide to demand action.
A group of young people meet in a 'grief circle' to discuss climate change and the toll it takes on an individual's mental health as they try to fit themselves into an apathetic world.
Organizations worked with
A range of organizations I have collaborated with.
Invited to the CYP webinar to share my insights and experiences as a young leader.
Coached the co-founders of a digital start-up which today serves as an incubator for creative and inspirational energy.
Delivered the key note speech at my alma mater's prize giving ceremony.
Facilitated a conflict resolution masterclass to a group of young students navigating life’s complexities.
Hosted a headline masterclass summit featuring entrepreneurs, creatives and corporates.
Coached university students towards landing scholarships, investment banking internships and full-time analyst offers.
Q&A with our founder
What is HOME OF UGOH?
A digital community providing intellectual capital to the next generation of humanitarians.
How will you achieve this?
This digital community will serve as a platform to empower and engage the next generation of humanitarian leaders to use their talents and creativity for sustained growth and social impact. The platform will be built on three core tenets: Policy, People and Programmes.
How did you come up with HOME OF UGOH?
Campaigning on the Rohingya refugee crisis exposed me to the extremities that many communities in the developing world must endure. This work sparked my fascination into the world of international development, as it made me wonder how nations could be organized in such a way that invited suffering. I believe that empowering the next generation with a deeper, more tangible understanding of socio-economics and public policy, will prepare them to solving some of the world’s biggest development quandaries.
What's your north star?
Starting HOME OF UGOH was all about creating an ecosystem of shared knowledge and expertise tailored for the leaders of tomorrow. This idea was birthed from my own experiences as a young leader, navigating the world of international development for the first time. I am very excited to grow this platform over the next decade and pioneer fruitful engagements with the next generation of humanitarians.
Contact Details
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
+44 7876562659