The Young Global Leaders Network Inc.

The Young Global Leaders Network Inc. WHO WE ARE

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Young Global Leaders Network is an international youth leadership development NGO that nurtures young women, youth leaders, & aspiring entrepreneurs across sectors, providing networking & training to develop the next generation of leaders in Africa. is an international nongovernmental youth leadership development organization, with a goal of nurturing, increase participation and representation of young women leaders across various sectors, providing high level networking platform, providing mentorship and training aspiring young entrepreneurs and established young entrepreneurs, aspiring diplomats, young aspiring women leaders, young politicians or political leaders, student leaders, social movement activists, and facilitating the development of the next generation of leadership at all levels. is a registered company in the UK and operates in Ghana and 16 other African countries.

Innovation is not simply about creating something new. It is about seeing possibilities where others see limitations and...
10/05/2026

Innovation is not simply about creating something new. It is about seeing possibilities where others see limitations and having the courage to pursue a different way forward.

As Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi reminds us, innovation begins with curiosity, observation and the willingness to think beyond the obvious.

At the Young Global Leaders Network (YGLN), we believe leadership requires more than ideas. It requires the ability to transform ideas into solutions that create meaningful impact.

Keep questioning. Keep exploring. Keep innovating.

🎤 APPLY TO SPEAK: the YoungTalk Stage at Young African Leaders Summit 2027 (YALS 2027)8 minutes on stage. 550 young Afri...
10/05/2026

🎤 APPLY TO SPEAK: the YoungTalk Stage at Young African Leaders Summit 2027 (YALS 2027)

8 minutes on stage. 550 young African leaders listening. Only 8 to 10 speakers selected.

TEDx-style talks on the theme The Africa We Want by 2040. Selection looks for originality, evidence of impact, delivery, and relevance. Past YoungTalk speakers became TEDx speakers and policy advisors.

✅ Registered, paid delegates only.
⏳ Deadline: 20 October 2026
🔗 Apply: https://www.yalssummit.com/apply-to-speak/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yals2027

Tag someone whose story deserves that stage. 👇

📢 Call for Papers: Young African Leaders Summit 2027 (YALS 2027), AccraStudents, researchers, young professionals: prese...
10/04/2026

📢 Call for Papers: Young African Leaders Summit 2027 (YALS 2027), Accra

Students, researchers, young professionals: present your work to 550 delegates from 40+ countries.

🖊 A 250 to 400 word abstract is all you need. Six tracks: leadership, entrepreneurship, climate, education, technology, and peace & security.

📌 Peer reviewed, decision in 20 working days. Accepted presenters get a 15 minute slot, and the strongest papers go into the YALS 2027 Summit Report.

✅ Registered, paid delegates only.
⏳ Deadline: 20 October 2026
🔗 Submit: https://www.yalssummit.com/submit-paper/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yals2027

CAN DO WOMAN OF THE MONTH | PROF. ELSIE EFFAH KAUFMANNWhat does it mean to be a Can Do Woman?It means not only breaking ...
10/03/2026

CAN DO WOMAN OF THE MONTH | PROF. ELSIE EFFAH KAUFMANN

What does it mean to be a Can Do Woman?

It means not only breaking barriers, but creating pathways for others to follow.

This month, we celebrate Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, a distinguished biomedical engineer, academic, STEM advocate and one of Ghana’s most recognisable voices in science education.

As the Founding Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana and the first woman to serve as Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, Prof. Kaufmann has played an instrumental role in advancing engineering education and creating space for more young people, particularly women, to see themselves in STEM.

But her influence extends far beyond the university.

Since 2006, she has served as the Quiz Mistress of Ghana’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), becoming a familiar face to generations of Ghanaian students and families. Through the platform, she has helped make science and mathematics more visible, engaging and aspirational for young people across the country.

For many young girls watching the programme, seeing a woman engineer confidently occupy one of the most prominent positions in Ghana’s science education space has carried a message beyond the questions on the screen: you can belong here too.

Her impact also extends to STEM advocacy and education. Through her work with the Elsie Effah Kaufmann Foundation, she continues to support efforts that make STEM education more practical, accessible and relevant to young people and educators.

Her journey demonstrates that influence is not measured only by titles or awards. It is also measured by the doors opened, minds inspired and possibilities expanded for others.

Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann represents the spirit of a Can Do Woman: accomplished, purposeful and committed to using knowledge, leadership and visibility to create lasting impact.

We celebrate her for showing generations of young people that excellence in STEM is possible, that leadership has no gender, and that one person’s journey can help shape the aspirations of an entire generation.

Congratulations to Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, our Can Do Woman of the Month.

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