To help build The Africa We Want,YALF commits to creating a brighter future for the continent through the empowerment of its youth. We hope to prepare a resilient and empowered generation of young leaders who can drive positive change across our nations. By expanding YALF’s reach, strengthening our institutional capacity, collaborating with others and fostering a culture of lifelong innovation, we will ensure that Africa’s youth are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the present and future. Work with us !
The Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) is thrilled to announce the YALF International Summit and the launch of the fifth edition of the Young African Leaders Journal of Development (YALJOD). This prestigious event, to be held in December 2024 at the African Union Mission to the United States in Washington, D.C., will bring together young African leaders, policymakers, academics, development professionals, and members of the African diaspora to discuss critical issues impacting the continent and the role of youth in driving sustainable development.
The YALF International Summit and YALJOD Launch will feature a variety of sessions and activities designed to encourage dialogue, collaboration, and innovation:
Empowering local communities through essential humanitarian skills training in some parts of Africa. This project focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources to respond effectively to crises, fostering resilience, and creating sustainable support networks.
Empowering Sudanese youth with essential humanitarian skills training, fostering resilience, self-sufficiency, and community leadership to drive positive change and sustainable development.
The YALF STEM Education Workshops aim to address these challenges by bringing STEM education directly to the communities that need it most.
Carry out research & biennially publish the Young African Leaders Journal of Development; for the civic education of the African people and the engagement of leaders/stakeholders in development policies.
Empowering the next generation of African leaders through dynamic regional summits. Join young minds from East, West, North, and Southern Africa as they collaborate, innovate, and inspire change for a brighter, united future.
In partnership with the African Union and The Walter Rodney Foundation, the 2024 International Youth Summit and launch of the 5th edition of our Young African Leaders Journal of Development (YALJOD) in Washington DC, United States.
Step into a dynamic platform where West Africa’s emerging leaders unite to address challenges and build a prosperous future. Your voice matters— make it heard!
Join us as we gather the brightest young leaders from East Africa to innovate, inspire, and drive change. Let’s shape the future together!
Join us for an empowering summit where Southern Africa’s youth come together to lead, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.
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The Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) is a pan-African youth organization committed to empowering Africa’s young people and preparing a new generation of radical leaders for the continent.
