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Benard Paul Mnyang'anga, better known as Ben Pol, is a leading East African artist and environmental activist. Justdiggit and Ben are pursuing the same mission and are therefore a perfect fit! Justdiggit together with LEAD Foundation and Ben Pol will help increase and speed up the positive impact of nature-based solutions on the degradation of land in sub-Saharan Africa and global climate change. With his music, he will inspire, mobilize, and activate his audience to join the regreening movement.

As a professional MMA fighter, Simon Biyong is prepared for the fight against climate change. Growing up in Cameroon gave him insight on the bigger effects of landscape degradation. Now he has joined Justdiggit to fight for a greener and cooler planet.

Dutch Astronaut André Kuipers saw the beauty and vulnerability of our planet all the way from space. He realized that a sustainable future starts by protecting our limited natural resources on Earth. Now he supports Justdiggit in our quest for a greener and cooler planet.

As a Dutch writer, producer and tv presenter, Floortje Dessing has seen the beauty of our planet like no other. With her television shows she travels far and wide to document our precious planet. It is during these travels that she noticed the rapid landscape degradation and their consequences in parts of the world. Floortje joined Justdiggit’s movement to stop the decay of our ecosystems and instead make them blossom for future generations. You can see her in our campaign which inspires the world to join and dig in on climate action!

Photographer Fahad Fuad has a deep passion for curating and displaying the wonders that Tanzania has got to offer. By capturing a plethora of wildlife and the country's scenic landscapes, Fahad joins our mission.

Christina Shusho is an award-winning gospel artist, songwriter and entrepreneur. As an outspoken environmentalist, she uses her divine voice for the good. As an ambassador for Justdiggit, Shusho encourages and activates her audience in East Africa to join the regreen movement. Together with Lead Foundation, Justdiggit and Tanzanian artists Joh Makini, Frida Amani and Ben Pol she released ‘Kijanisha’, a regreen hit that went viral on YouTube!

Ask for their favourite rapper in Tanzania, and no doubt Joh Makini will pop up. His witty rhymes and wordplay made him into a household name in Tanzania and Africa. With over 3 million followers on Instagram, Makini’s voice is one to reckon with. Seeing first-hand the effects of climate change and land degradation in his native Tanzania, Makini inspires his fans to dig in!

Frida Amani, a.k.a Queen Fifi, is an inspiring rapper and singer from Tanzania. Amani is Goodwill Ambassador of Lead Foundation and ambassador for Justdiggit. We’re lucky to have such a green influencer amongst us, informing and inspiring the youth to join the regreen movement.

German hip-hop artist Thomas D has been passionate about climate action for a long time. By writing songs and using his platform, he advocates for a greener planet. As a Justdiggit ambassador Thomas D is ready to involve everyone in the Decade of Doing!

When she won the Dutch television show Expedition Robinson, Amara Onwuka found out once again how important nature is to survive. As a weather expert, tv presenter and artist, Amara knew she wanted to do something to combat climate change. Her years of experience in meteorology and her passion for nature made her the perfect fit as Justdiggit ambassador! Have you seen Amara’s special Justdiggit weather forecast already?

Jonathan Karpathios is one of the best chefs of The Netherlands and he is an ambassador of Justdiggit! Jonathan is very engaged in nature and healthy soils. As a food director, he cooks delicious meals with whole foods, found at local farms and his own four hectare garden, all natural and without pesticides. He won the prestigious prize “Gouden Garde” (Golden Whisk) for his beautiful cookbook in 2013. Why he supports Justdiggit? Watch his video!

Judith Nyambura Mwangi, better known by her mononym Avril, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, actress and entertainer. Avril’s contribution to the Kenyan Entertainment Industry has earned her many awards and now she uses her platform to create awareness about our projects in Kenya.

AVRO/TROS Presenter Harm Edens is all-round: funny, edgy, sharp, but always substantively. Besides being a Dutch presenter and writer, he’s also a highly requested speaker, and….Justdiggit Ambassador! Harm actively cares about sustainability and the world, always from a hopeful perspective. No wonder his nickname is Mister Sustainability!

The contagious enthusiasm of Presenter Tess Milne can’t be ignored. A perfect match for a Justdiggit ambassador! Tess has presented many Dutch television shows throughout her career. She kicked off one of our donation campaigns by making the first contactless payment donation at a tram shelter in Amsterdam!

Tanzanian comedian Jaymondy makes us laugh, yet he is very serious about the importance of regreening our planet! As the lead in our documentary Kisiki Hai II, Jaymondy plays an important role in the Regreen Revolution. He creates awareness about our projects through his own social media channels. Karibu sana, Jaymondy!

Dutch radio hosts Mark van der Molen and Rámon Verkoeijen felt inspired by Justdiggit’s solution to climate change. As ambassadors they share our mission: “The story of Justdiggit is so clear and simple to explain! The first results of their work are already visible: and that by only using a tool as simple as a shovel!”

Canadian model Philippe LeBlond decided to shake up his life and live in a van. The connection with nature that followed, ultimately led him to advocate for a greener planet. As an ambassador Philippe LeBlond spreads his love for nature and how we can restore it.