Inspiring Founders | e-Revolutionaries 2025 Finalist
Meet EcoManka
Reimagining education for climate action, emotional intelligence, and global youth leadership.
EcoManka merges indigenous wisdom, experiential pedagogy, and digital innovation to create a scalable ecosystem for youth-led sustainability.
Its PlayDesign methodology empowers teenagers and educators to co-create solutions for real-world challenges using storytelling, role play, and gamified learning.
From a pilot in the urban outskirts of Medellín to upcoming programs in Portugal and the Western Balkans, EcoManka is shaping a new generation of eco-leaders across continents. Fueled by Estonia’s e-Residency and digital infrastructure, the organization operates as a borderless network of educators, technologists, and changemakers building a greener future from the ground up.
From classrooms to climate leadership
EcoManka equips young people and teachers with the tools to design a better world — together
From pilot to proof
A 15-week program in one of Medellín’s most vulnerable districts sparked youth-led innovation and a global educational model
EcoManka aims to reach youth in Europe with pilots in Portugal and the Western Balkans, a gamified digital toolbox, and a certified facilitator network
“We’re building a bridge from Latin America to Europe — powered by play, purpose, and digital collaboration.”