About us

Why we exist

The need

Africa is at a critical juncture. As the youngest continent, its future hinges on the ability to take urgent action towards sustainable development. Yet, few opportunities exist to train the next generation of research leaders focused on health and climate action.

The opportunity

This is our moment to drive real change. The UrbanBetter Academy is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation by bridging knowledge, leadership, and collaboration gaps. Through focused research, capacity building, and fostering meaningful exchanges, we can help create the healthier, more sustainable cities Africa needs.

We have the chance to:

We value equity, participation, synergistic action and are data-driven and complexity-informed.

Our people

Tolullah Oni

Founder & CEO

Our partners