The Young Global Leaders Network exists to provide a platform where youth in leadership, politics and industry/corporate leaders can share innovative ideas and form a common front to champion the course of the youth. The activities of the organisations shall impact the following:
• Creation of avenues that promotes access to information, insights and expertise in the areas that relate to internat
ional affairs, politics, youths in leadership, and economic empowerment.
• Promote job creation for the youth population with an emphasis on entrepreneurial development.
• Increase the participation of the youth population in governance.
• Promoting partnership opportunities for the youths from different sectors of the economy.
• Encourage the appreciation of cultural diversities and foster understanding and cooperation between societies.
• Foster an increase in understanding and appreciation of a diplomatic approach to conflicts.
• An agenda to eradicate poverty and extreme hunger
• Help achieve the sustainable development goal
• Promote peace among the youth of Africa especially during election periods and promote human rights
• Contributes with its commitment to the attainment and raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through its strategic approach or yearly events
• Women especially black women continue to be under-represented in political leadership and corporate, YGLN seeks to turn the tides believing that we need more women leaders. Missoin Statement
To empower the young generation to overcome ensuing challenges that endanger the emergence of a generation of innovative youth leaders and entrepreneurs across all sectors. With an emphasis on promoting easy access to insights, information, and expertise on national, and international issues to ensure that our youth is ready to take command when the hour comes. We are committed to providing the youth with leadership-oriented job opportunities and mentorship to mold their minds and enhance their diplomatic, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. Greater racial and gender inclusivity remains our forefront agenda to achieve the goal of a more just and equal society. Our Objectives
Young Global Leaders Network shall be organizing various programs, and projects with the goal of achieving the following objectives:
• Increase the participation in politics, policy making, and international affairs.
• Analyse the perspective of various stakeholders regarding global issues.
• Promote the exchange of intelligence, research output, and insights regarding politics, entrepreneurship, and international affairs.
• Facilitate the collaboration of experts to brainstorm innovative ideas, and devise changes in policies and legislation.
• Create platforms that enhance the in-depth understanding of the significance and aftermath of various developments in the economy and politics in the national and international scenes.
• Create avenues for the youth to air their opinion, dialogue with stakeholders and make constructive contributions to the national and global issues.
