Young Leaders of Africa- Yoleaf Network

21/08/2026

Coming soon family

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Young Leader Stephen Johnson.🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate one of Africa's determined and inspiring young leaders. May this new chapter bring you greater success, wisdom, strength, and countless opportunities to continue making a positive impact.

Wishing you a joyful and blessed birthday.🎊🥳🎁

31/03/2026

Applications are now open.

The African Youth Negotiators Fellowship is inviting young African climate leaders to join a continental program focused on climate diplomacy, negotiation practice, and policy influence.

If you are passionate about shaping Africa’s voice in global climate negotiations, this opportunity is for you.

Apply now: youthnegotiators.com/apply

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30/03/2026

For the Youth of Malawi
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📣 Today is the deadline for the World YMCA’s Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) open call for youth-led projects!

Are you 14–30 years old and ready to make change happen? ✊ This is your final chance to pitch your youth-led idea and unlock funding, capacity-building support, and access to a global network of young changemakers 🌍

The World YMCA is looking for bold, innovative projects that create real community impact and drive the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

✨ The YEF open call also places special focus on supporting underrepresented young people and communities affected by socio-economic, gender, disability, climate, or other forms of exclusion.

Apply as an individual, a youth group, or a youth-led organisation. Everyone’s welcome.

⏰ Deadline: 31 March 2026, 23:59 UTC (today)
📌 Apply now: https://bit.ly/YEFOpenCall2026

🚀 Powered by a partnership between the European Union in Malawi and Big Six Youth Organizations, through the Global Youth Mobilization – EU International Partnerships & World Scouting, World YWCA, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - Malawi Youth Wave Malawi Youth in Entrepreneurship and Wildlife Organization - YEWO Mzuzu City Youth Network Youth Forum for National Transformation YOUTH for the Nation International Youth Council Youth Action Movement - Malawi United Nations Youth UN Youth Affairs National Planning Commission of Malawi YMCA MALAWi YMCA Europe

Join the Youth-Led Solutions Open Call by Global Youth Mobilization. Empower young leaders to innovate and drive impactful solutions worldwide. Apply now!

30/03/2026

Thinking about applying to the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC)?

We’re hosting a virtual information session to help you better understand:�
• The structure and expectations of the AU-YVC programme�• Eligibility requirements and selection process�• What host placements typically involve�• Tips to help you prepare effectively

📅 9th April, 2026�⏰ 2:30pm EAT�🔗 Register today: shorturl.at/0usUZ

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​Rejoignez le Corps des Jeunes Volontaires de l'Union Africaine (CJV-UA) !
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Vous envisagez de postuler pour le Corps des Jeunes Volontaires de l'Union Africaine (CJV-UA) ?

​Nous organisons une session d'information virtuelle pour vous aider à mieux comprendre :

•⁠ ⁠​La structure et les attentes du programme CJV-UA
•⁠ ⁠​Les critères d'éligibilité et le processus de sélection
•⁠ ⁠​Le déroulement type des affectations au sein des organisations d'accueil
•⁠ ⁠​Des conseils pratiques pour préparer une candidature efficace

​📅 Jeudi 9 avril 2026
⏰ 14h30 EAT (Heure d'Afrique de l'Est)
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : shorturl.at/0usUZ

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28/03/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AU-YVC 2026!

Are you a young African professional ready to gain hands-on experience, broaden your horizons, and contribute to continental development?

The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) invites applications for its 2026 cohort. This fully funded 12-month programme places young professionals in AU Member States to serve, learn, and make a tangible impact in line with ( ).

We are looking for candidates who:
🎯 Are citizens of an AU Member State
🎯 Are aged 18–35 years
🎯 Hold a post-secondary qualification
🎯 Have at least one year of verifiable volunteer or professional experience

This is a unique chance to:
• Build professional skills across diverse sectors
• Gain cross-border work experience
• Connect with a Pan-African network of changemakers

🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/jbjBm

🕒 Deadline: April 26, 2026

15/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Call for Expressions of Interest:
Advisory Board Members
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The Young Leaders of Africa Young Leaders of Africa- Yoleaf Network is pleased to announce a from distinguished professionals and leaders who are passionate about youth leadership and Africa’s development to serve on our .

is a youth-led organization that develops ethical, service-driven young African leaders through training, advocacy, and community action across the continent.

Since its establishment, the network has contributed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across multiple African countries through programs such as leadership development institutes and youth advocacy initiatives.

As part of our organizational relaunch and institutional strengthening, we are constituting an Interim Advisory Board to guide the implementation of our rebranding framework and support the strategic growth of the organization.

🔹 Role of the Interim Advisory Board

Members will help:

👉Provide strategic guidance and institutional credibility

👉Review and approve key organizational frameworks

👉Support the relaunch and expansion of programs

👉 Contribute to partnership development and resource mobilization

👉Support the recruitment of a permanent Board of Directors

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We are seeking respected individuals with experience in areas such as:
✅ Youth development and leadership training

✅ Governance, law, or organizational management

✅ Civil society and community development

✅ Development practice, policy, or academia

✅ Alumni of leadership or youth programs (optional)

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Advisory Board members will serve for an of 6–12 months while the organization transitions to a permanent governance structure.

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Interested individuals should submit:
✍️ A brief
📄 A or CV

📩 expressions of interest to: [email protected]

🗓️ : March 27, 2026

We invite who believe in , , and Africa’s future to join us in shaping the next generation of African leaders.

Together, we can build a stronger leadership pipeline for the continent.

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08/03/2026

🎉 : Logo Design Finalists Revealed! 🎨🌍

As part of our exciting organizational rebranding process, we invited creative minds across Africa to submit logo designs that reflect our vision, mission, and pan-African identity.

We are truly inspired by the overwhelming response! Over were submitted from talented designers across the continent. After a careful review by our vetting committee, five outstanding designs have been shortlisted as finalists.👏🏾

🏆 it’s your turn!
We invite the public, our partners, members, and supporters across Africa to help us choose the best logo that will represent our organization moving forward.

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1️⃣ View the five finalist logo designs below.

2️⃣ Vote for the logo you believe best represents our mission and identity.

3️⃣ Share this post and encourage others to participate!

🗓️ : March 31, 2026

🏅 The winning logo will be officially unveiled after the voting period.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all designers who participated in this continental creative process. Your creativity and passion continue to inspire our movement.

Let your voice be heard

👉Vote for the future face of our organization!

Leave your vote in the comment
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17/01/2026

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We are proud to celebrate one of our outstanding Fellows of the Young Africans Leadership Development Institute (YALDI), whose leadership, passion, and commitment to inclusion are creating real change and shaping the next generation of young professionals in her country.

This week, she served with distinction as a facilitator in the transformative program “Building Disability-Inclusive Professionals in Science, Technology, and Innovation,” hosted at the Continental University Institute of Science and Technology (CUIST).

This powerful initiative, implemented by the Coordinating Unit of Associations of Persons with Disabilities, Cameroon (CUAPWD) under Phase 4 of the “Leave No One Behind” project, was more than a training—it was a bold call to action.

During the program, she led insightful sessions on:
🔹 The Role of CUIST in Fostering Disability-Inclusive Professionals

🔹 Integrating Inclusion into STEM and Innovation

🔹 Practical Examples and Opportunities for Inclusive Practice

Her message was clear and compelling: innovation is only impactful when it is inclusive. Through accessible research platforms, inclusive entrepreneurship models, and intentional learning spaces, she continues to champion environments where every mind matters and every voice counts.

We commend her leadership and extend appreciation to CUAPWD for choosing CUIST as a host institution and for steadfastly advancing the rights, dignity, and potential of persons with disabilities within the STEM and innovation ecosystem.

This is the spirit in action—leaders driving purpose, inclusion, and sustainable impact across Africa.

👏 Congratulations on this remarkable milestone and the lives you continue to inspire.