10 Years Anniversary

Executive Council

Prince Ifoh

President & founder

Florian Mshanga

Vice President

Okecho Emmanuel

Financial Representative

Juliet Ibenne

Ambassador

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A Decade of Leadership, Empowerment, and Transformation

In 2014, the Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) embarked on a mission to cultivate a new generation of young African leaders. We sought to build a platform that would empower youth to rise above challenges, drive innovation, and create sustainable change across the continent. Now, a decade later, we celebrate the incredible strides we have made together.

Over the past ten years, YALF has grown from a vision into a vibrant movement that has reached and positively impacted over 624,086 young people through a combination of in-person and virtual capacity-building events. Our journey has been one of dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to empowering Africa’s youth.

Our Journey So Far:

2014
2014

The Beginning of a Vision

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to build a network of young African leaders who could address the continent’s challenges through innovative leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Through small workshops and local engagements, we planted the seeds of leadership in communities across Africa.
2016
2016

Expanding Our Reach

In 2016, YALF expanded its operations across several African countries. We launched our first continent-wide capacity-building programs, reaching hundreds of young leaders through leadership training and mentorship initiatives. This marked the beginning of our regional growth and increased visibility.
2018
2018

Building Partnerships for Growth

As YALF gained momentum, we partnered with international organizations, educational institutions, and governmental bodies to enhance our capacity-building efforts. These partnerships allowed us to offer scholarships, internships, and access to global networks for our members. This year also saw the launch of our first major Pan-African Leadership Summit.
2020
2020

Virtual Innovation Amidst Global Challenges

The global COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges. However, it also became a turning point for YALF. We adapted quickly by transitioning to virtual platforms, ensuring that our leadership development programs could continue uninterrupted. This shift allowed us to broaden our outreach, hosting webinars, digital workshops, and online mentorships, impacting thousands more youth across Africa and beyond. We also launched the 3rd edition of YALJOD online.
2022
2022

Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs

Recognizing the critical role of entrepreneurship in Africa’s future, we expanded our initiatives to include targeted programs for young entrepreneurs. These included start-up incubation programs, business planning workshops, and access to seed funding. YALF played a pivotal role in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among young Africans, enabling them to build businesses that are both socially impactful and economically viable.
2022
2022

A Decade of Impact – 624,086 Youths Reached

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are proud to have reached over 624,086 young leaders through both in-person and virtual capacity-building events. From rural villages to bustling cities, our leadership programs, entrepreneurship workshops, mentorships, and summits have touched lives and sparked transformation in communities across the continent.

As we reflect on our 10-year journey, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the support of our partners, mentors, and especially the young leaders who have been part of this movement. However, our work is far from done.

Since 2014, YALF has:

10 Years of Impact:

Through our programs, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformations:

Celebrating Our Achievements:

To commemorate this milestone, we’re hosting a series of events and activities:

The next decade will see YALF expanding even further, reaching new regions, deepening our programs, and continuing to shape the next generation of African leaders. Our focus will remain on scaling our impact, utilizing technology to bridge gaps, and ensuring that African youth have the tools, opportunities, and resources to lead.

Whether you are a young leader, mentor, or partner, we invite you to join YALF in shaping the future of Africa. Together, we will continue to make history.

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