Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya
Nominee Profile
Location: Richmond Park
Lord Akinsanya – Social Justice Campaigner, Environmentalist, Young Leader and Entrepreneur
Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya is an influential social justice campaigner, environmentalist, and entrepreneur dedicated to creating lasting change for marginalized communities. With over seven years of experience, he has championed sustainability, diversity, and inclusion through his global nonprofit sustainable clothing brand, Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range, and his international advocacy initiative, The Claudes SEN Law Campaign — empowering families and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
Aquayemi-Claude’s activism extends to his work as the Founder of Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) and Community Lead for One Campaign UK, amplifying environmental awareness and social equity. His unwavering pursuit of justice has led him to advocate for Families and a mother facing systemic failures within the UK’s social care and housing systems, involving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. His commitment to fighting inequality has gained national media attention, shedding light on institutional injustices.
Recognized as a Forbes Under 30 shortlist nominee and a Global Recognition Award recipient for his contributions to sustainable fashion and social justice, Aquayemi-Claude balances his activism with his role as a student.
Beyond his advocacy, Aquayemi-Claude is a keynote speaker, media strategist, and mentor — cultivating the next generation of changemakers throughout his projects. He continues to shape the conversation on sustainability, human rights, and inclusive leadership, most recently representing SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities at YOUNITE 2024.
Aquayemi-Claude’s journey embodies resilience, compassion, and an unwavering belief that a more equitable, sustainable world is possible. His tireless efforts exemplify the very essence of diversity, making him a powerful and deserving nominee for the National Diversity Awards.
Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya is an influential social justice campaigner, environmentalist, and entrepreneur dedicated to creating lasting change for marginalized communities. With over seven years of experience, he has championed sustainability, diversity, and inclusion through his global nonprofit sustainable clothing brand, Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range, and his international advocacy initiative, The Claudes SEN Law Campaign — empowering families and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
Aquayemi-Claude’s activism extends to his work as the Founder of Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) and Community Lead for One Campaign UK, amplifying environmental awareness and social equity. His unwavering pursuit of justice has led him to advocate for Families and a mother facing systemic failures within the UK’s social care and housing systems, involving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. His commitment to fighting inequality has gained national media attention, shedding light on institutional injustices.
Recognized as a Forbes Under 30 shortlist nominee and a Global Recognition Award recipient for his contributions to sustainable fashion and social justice, Aquayemi-Claude balances his activism with his role as a student.
Beyond his advocacy, Aquayemi-Claude is a keynote speaker, media strategist, and mentor — cultivating the next generation of changemakers throughout his projects. He continues to shape the conversation on sustainability, human rights, and inclusive leadership, most recently representing SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities at YOUNITE 2024.
Aquayemi-Claude’s journey embodies resilience, compassion, and an unwavering belief that a more equitable, sustainable world is possible. His tireless efforts exemplify the very essence of diversity, making him a powerful and deserving nominee for the National Diversity Awards.