Youth International Leadership Institute, YIL-Network, Monrovia (2026)

02/04/2026

CALL FOR EXHIBITION APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

IGNITE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2.0 – MONROVIA, LIBERIA Theme: "gnite Africa Conference 2.0
Theme: “Leveraging Meaningful Youth Engagement for Advancing Sustainable Continental Development”

Apply Now: https://forms.office.com/r/FNe7prwPEp?origin=lprLink

Are you a business, startup, entrepreneur, innovator, or organization ready to showcase your work to Africa and the world?

This is your opportunity! The Ignite Africa Conference 2.0 Exhibition is calling on visionary enterprises and change-makers to be part of a continental marketplace of innovation, trade, and opportunity.

Date: 17–23 May 2026
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Venue EJS Ministerial Complex Conference Room

WHY YOU SHOULD EXHIBIT:

✅ Showcase your products, services, and innovations
✅ Connect with investors, policymakers & development partners
✅ Expand your business across Africa through AfCFTA opportunities
✅ Gain visibility, partnerships & funding opportunities
✅ Join Africa’s next generation of business leaders

WHO CAN APPLY?
Startups & Entrepreneurs
SMEs & Corporates
NGOs & CSOs
Government Institutions
Innovation Hubs & Tech Communities

Limited exhibition spaces available! Early application is strongly encouraged.

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +231 881 766 090

Be seen. Be connected. Be part of Africa’s transformation.

02/04/2026

YOUTH INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (YIL-NETWORK) – THE GAMBIA CHAPTER

Are you an aspiring leader? A climate enthusiast? A community changemaker? An entrepreneur? Or someone passionate about mental health and digital skills for the modern world?

This is your opportunity to grow, learn, and lead.

Whether you are currently in school, out of school, or simply looking to upgrade your skills, the YIL-NETWORK Online Training Program – Cohort 4 is designed just for you.

💫 Step into excellence with our Cohort 4 badge and gain practical, up-to-date skills from experienced and dedicated facilitators.

*🔥 PROGRAM AREAS*

Choose your path and develop your potential in:

*PROPOSED COURSES FOR COHORT 4 ONLINE TRAINING*

1. GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
2. MENTAL HEALTH
3. JOB INTERVIEW
4. ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
5. CLIMATE CHANGE
6. DIGITAL MARKETING
7. DIGITAL LITERACY AND COMPUTER SKILLS
8. PUBLIC SPEAKING
9. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
10. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
11. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
12. GOOD GOVERNANCE
13. DATA ANALYSIS
14. GOAL SETTING AND TIME MANAGEMENT
15. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
16. BUSINESS FORMALIZATION
🚀 WHY JOIN US?

🪀 Participate in 6 intensive lessons per week for 4 weeks
🪀 Connect with a network of ambitious young leaders
🪀 Receive official certificates upon completion
🪀 Stand a chance to earn Awards of Excellence
🪀 Gain practical skills for the 21st-century job market

*🌍 YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW*

This is more than a training — it’s a movement.
A chance to rewrite your story, unlock your potential, and become the leader your community needs.

*📢 APPLY NOW!*

*Application Deadline: 30th April 2026 11:59pm*
*Orientation: 3rd may*
*Training begins: 4TH may*
*Registration fee: D600 each only for registration*

👉 Join Admission Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GuNPxLEN0eG6BS4nwB40lL
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088180544157
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9831300
👉 Website: https://yilnetworkgambiachapter.blogspot.com/

💪 Let’s build the future of our motherland, Africa — together! 🌍

20/03/2026

🌙 EID-UL-FITR 2026: A MESSAGE OF RENEWAL, UNITY, AND PURPOSE 🌙

As the crescent moon ushers in the blessed day of Eid-ul-Fitr this Friday, we at YIL-NETWORK The Gambia extend our most profound felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across the nation and beyond.

This sacred occasion marks not merely the conclusion of Ramadan, but the triumphant culmination of sacrifice, discipline, spiritual elevation, and unwavering devotion. It is a moment that calls us to transcend beyond celebration into reflection, beyond festivity into responsibility.

Eid reminds us that true success lies not only in fasting from food and drink, but in purifying the soul, uplifting humanity, and embodying compassion, generosity, and justice in all facets of life.

As youth leaders and nation-builders, let us seize this moment to rekindle our collective commitment toward service, unity, and transformative impact. Let this Eid be a catalyst for renewed vision, strengthened solidarity, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence in our commiunities.

May this blessed day illuminate our paths, fortify our (faith), and inspire us to continue building capacities, empowering minds, and shaping a future defined by purpose and progress.

✨ Eid Mubarak to you and your families!
Together, we rise. Together, we lead.
Best regards

02/03/2026

YIL–Network Gambia Chapter Conducts Humanitarian Visit to Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital

Banjul, The Gambia – 28 February 2026, Youth International Leadership Network (YIL–Network), The Gambia Chapter, on Friday carried out a humanitarian visit and donation presentation at the Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to service, social responsibility, and inclusive national development.

The delegation, led by the Chapter’s Country Director, emphasized that leadership is best demonstrated through service to society’s most vulnerable groups. In his remarks, the Country Director highlighted several community-focused initiatives undertaken by the chapter across the country, noting that humanitarian action remains central to YIL–Network’s mission.

During the event, the Chapter President expressed appreciation to the hospital’s management for the warm reception and for accepting the donation on behalf of the institution. The Vice President further stressed the importance of compassion, inclusion, and sustained collaboration between civil society organizations and public institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in the area of mental health.

The donation was officially received by Mr. Mamadou Bah, who conveyed the hospital’s gratitude and acknowledged the contribution as a meaningful step toward improving patient welfare and supporting the facility’s operational capacity.

Following the presentation, members of the delegation toured the hospital, gaining first-hand insight into the realities of mental health care delivery in The Gambia. The tour was followed by an interactive engagement with hospital management, during which discussions focused on patient care, rehabilitation programs, safety measures, and institutional challenges.

Concerns were raised regarding infrastructure standards, patient management systems, and long-term rehabilitation outcomes. In response, management provided a transparent overview of the hospital’s challenges, citing limited resources, infrastructural constraints, and a growing number of patients requiring specialized care.

The visit underscored YIL–Network’s continued advocacy for mental health awareness and its broader humanitarian agenda. The organization reiterated its resolve to build strategic partnerships that strengthen national institutions and promote dignity, inclusion, and sustainable development for all.

26/02/2026

CALL FOR INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS

The Youth International Leadership Institute (YIL-Network) is pleased to announce its engagement in the 2026 Financing for Development (FFD) Forum process as a Specially Accredited FFD4 Organization under the framework of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

As a recognized stakeholder in the global financing for development architecture, YIL-Network invites interested professionals, experts, researchers, policy analysts, development practitioners, and youth leaders working in the areas of:

Sustainable Development Finance
Climate & Environmental Finance
Debt Relief & Economic Justice
SDG Investment & Public-Private Partnerships
Youth, Innovation & Development Policy

to express interest in contributing to consultations, policy inputs, dialogues, and strategic engagements linked to FFD4 and FFD Week 2026.

Who should apply:
Professionals with relevant experience or strong interest in financing for development, global policy processes, and sustainable investment.

Opportunities include:

Technical and policy contributions
Participation in high-level dialogues and consultations
Collaboration on statements, side events, and advocacy initiatives

How to express interest:
Please submit a brief profile and area of expertise to [email protected], WhatsApp 088 176 6090 or connect with us via our official platforms.

Together, let us advance inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered financing solutions for global development.

17/02/2026

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Newly Appointed Executive Leadership – YIL-Network Gambia Chapter

The Youth International Leadership Institute (YIL-Network), Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of the new Executive Leadership for the Gambia Chapter, following their election to serve a two-year term beginning 1st January 2026.

Click on the following link to congratulate our leaders https://6366ec40c909d.site123.me/latest-updataes/yil-network-welcomes-newly-elected-executive-leadership-from-the-gambia-chapter

On behalf of the global leadership of YIL-Network, Ambassador Francis Masaline, Founder & CEO, extends heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Executive Members. Their selection reflects confidence in their leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to advancing youth empowerment, humanitarian action, and sustainable development.

We proudly congratulate the following leaders:

Lamin N. Bah – President
Sarjo Barrow – Vice President
Sulayman Bojang – Secretary General
Kaddijatou Mballow – Deputy Secretary General
Bubacarr Jallow – Program Manager
Salimata Jeng – Finance Manager
Amie Kah – Deputy Finance Manager
Mamudou Jallow – Information & Public Relations Officer (IPRO)
Lamin Ceesay – Deputy IPRO
Isatou SM. Jallow – Welfare Manager
Saikou Kaira – Deputy Welfare Manager
Ousman Touray – Philanthropist & Partnership Officer
Bailo Krubally – Rural Coordinator (CRR & URR)
Fatou A. Jallow – Auditor General
Fanta Saidykhan – Deputy Auditor General
Ismaila Saidy – Social Secretary
Mamat Gaye – Deputy Social Secretary
Abdourahman Bah – Country Director

The new Executive Team is tasked with strengthening the Gambia Chapter, deepening community engagement, and delivering impactful programs that uphold the vision and values of YIL-Network.

We wish them a successful, impactful, and inspiring tenure as they lead the Gambia Chapter toward greater achievements in youth leadership and community development.

10/02/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Garang Aturjong Dau, Cabo, Sancee Guso Kamara, Gifty Duyenku, Arrometta K. Menleh, MKissiba Kamara, Evans M Mutavi

06/02/2026

Dear Esteemed Delegates, Speakers, Partners, and Sponsors,

Please find attached our official apology letter regarding the postponement of the Ignite Africa Conference 2.0. We sincerely appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued support.

Warm regards,
Ambassador Francis Masaline.

06/02/2026

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: IGNITE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2.0

The Organizing Committee of the Ignite Africa Conference 2.0 hereby informs the public, partners, delegates, speakers, sponsors, and all stakeholders that the Conference has been postponed and extended due to insufficient financial resources and logistical support required to deliver the event at the standard, scale, and continental impact envisioned.

This decision has been taken responsibly and in good faith, prioritizing institutional credibility, delegate safety, program quality, and the long-term integrity of the Ignite Africa platform. Our commitment remains to convene a well-resourced, inclusive, and high-impact continental youth conference aligned with international best practices, Africa Agenda 2063, the SDGs, AfCFTA, and human rights frameworks.

We are pleased to inform stakeholders that the Organizing Committee is currently engaged in active consultations with the Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Office of the Vice President and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Acting Deputy Minister). These engagements are focused on strengthening institutional collaboration, government alignment, and resource mobilization, with the aim of repositioning Ignite Africa Conference 2.0 as a government-supported, historically significant continental platform for advancing youth leadership, peacebuilding, human rights, and sustainable development.

International Delegates and Speakers who have already secured flight tickets are hereby advised that they may extend or adjust their travel dates by utilizing ticket management and rebooking options with their respective airlines. In particular, participants traveling with Ethiopian Airlines may liaise with the airline to explore date-change or extension options to align with the proposed new conference window of 17–23 May 2026, in accordance with airline policies and fare conditions. The Organizing Committee will provide official confirmation letters to support such requests where required.

All international participants have been formally advised to pause immediate travel, and no international arrivals have taken place. Registered delegates will receive direct official communication regarding participation arrangements, including credit transfer toward the rescheduled Conference and updated logistics.

The Conference is being repositioned for implementation between 17–23 May 2026, subject to the conclusion of consultations and final coordination. A confirmed date, updated implementation roadmap, and program adjustments will be officially communicated through our recognized channels once finalized.

We sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding, and continued solidarity of our partners, delegates, speakers, sponsors, and supporters. Together, we remain firmly committed to delivering a Conference that truly ignites Africa’s youth leadership, innovation, and future.

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Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +231 881 766 090

05/02/2026

Meet Some of the Changemakers of IGNITE AFRICA Conference 2.0

We are proud to introduce some of the incredible delegates joining us at the IGNITE AFRICA Conference 2.0 in Monrovia, Liberia (8–14 February 2026). These young leaders, innovators, advocates, and entrepreneurs represent the bold spirit of Africa driven by purpose, grounded in action, and committed to shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future for our continent.

From advancing climate justice and human rights, to driving agribusiness, digital innovation, peacebuilding, and youth-led entrepreneurship, our delegates are not just attending a conference they are architects of change. Their diverse experiences, resilience, and vision embody the power of meaningful youth engagement. As we count down to Ignite Africa 2.0, we celebrate their courage, leadership, and commitment to Africa’s transformation.

Africa’s future is bright—because its youth are leading.

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