Yvette Tetteh
SWIMMING AGAINST SYNTHETIC MICROFIBRES
Born and raised in Ghana, Yvette Tetteh (who is also one of our River Champions) is a passionate environmentalist and swimmer on a mission to raise awareness about the impact of the textile industry and second-hand clothes trade on waterways. She spent her youth swimming in the Volta River, a lifeline for generations of Ghanaians, and soon began to notice the impacts of human activity on her environment.
She joined forces with The Or Foundation to organise the Agbetsi Living Water Expedition for a journey down the Volta river to learn about the impact of synthetic microfibers on river ecosystems and communities. Yvette hopes to shape a more sustainable future to protect Ghana’s natural resources for future generations. In July, Yvette will be joining 11 swimmers from around the world in a circumnavigation of Maui as part of Epic Swim Maui – an expedition to draw attention to global issues and solutions around water and ocean health. Follow along with the expedition on Instagram.
