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.
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.
Since 2014, YALF has:
Through our programs, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformations:
To commemorate this milestone, we’re hosting a series of events and activities:
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.
Join us in making a lasting impact by supporting the Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) in empowering the next generation of African leaders! Your donation will help drive youth-focused programs in education, entrepreneurship, and community development.
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.