The Young Ambassadors for Development (YAD) is formed to build the capacity of young people between the ages of 18-35 to change the trajectory of development in Africa for the benefit of the Youth.This group is run under the auspices of the Centre L*D. Young people are the future of any nation and serve as the bridge that link the present to future generations. They constitute the most active and
productive part of any nation. They constitute the largest part of the population of most nations especially the developing nations. They are relatively inexperienced and impatient but their spontaneity, adventure and daring disposition can be put to productive use. They are very dynamic and can serve as agents of social change especially is societies experiencing moral degeneration. But young people especially in Africa are confronted by many problems including inadequate parental care; non-availability of suitable sports and recreational facilities; moral decadence in the society; lack of appropriate role models; religious fanaticism; cult activities; political manipulation of youth organizations; unemployment and underemployment; poor education; breakdown of family values; and Indiscipline. There is a great need to reverse this state of affairs through sustainable development that will cater for the Youth. The Young Ambassadors for Development (YAD) is formed to build the capacity of young people between the ages of 18-35 to change the trajectory of development in Africa for the benefit of the Youth.
