Africa's Next Generation of Leaders, Builders, and Changemakers
YANGG is a leading network of young African professionals committed to driving innovation, leadership, enterprise, and sustainable transformation across Africa and beyond.
Rooted in sustainability. Driven by youth.
Leadership Development
Raising a new generation of rooted, principled African leaders.
Sustainable Development
Advancing the Global Goals through youth-led action across Africa.
Entrepreneurship
Equipping young Africans to build and scale meaningful businesses.
Who we are
Building the Future of Africa Through Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration
Our vision: to be the leading African youth network rooted in sustainability, for African transformation.
- 5,000
- Youths trained
- 17
- African countries
5,000 youths trained across 17 African countries to become bold thinkers, visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, development professionals, and innovators who are prepared to lead beyond borders.
We are building a dynamic ecosystem that connects young Africans to opportunities, strategic networks, knowledge, and platforms that empower them to create meaningful impact within their industries, communities, and across the continent.
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5 Pillars of Opportunities
Empowering Young Africans to Lead Globally
Leadership Development
1Equipping emerging leaders with the skills, mindset, and exposure required to drive transformational impact.
Innovation & Technology
2Supporting innovation, digital transformation, and future-focused solutions shaping Africa’s development.
Enterprise & Opportunities
3Connecting young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities, partnerships, and growth ecosystems.
Policy & Development
4Creating platforms for meaningful conversations and engagement around Africa’s future and sustainable development.
Community & Network
5Building a powerful network of ambitious Africans committed to collaboration, growth, and collective progress.
Across five pillars of opportunity, YANGG equips young Africans with the leadership, innovation, enterprise, and networks to lead globally.
Become a MemberActionis our
1st step
At YANGG, action is the foundation, not a slogan. Led by young Africans for young Africans, our work focuses on building leadership, enterprise, and sustainable development across the continent — tailored to the realities of each member nation.
Become a MemberYouth-led action across 17 African nations
Programs grounded in the Sustainable Development Goals
Mentorship, leadership academies, and continent-wide partnerships
How to
get involved
A straightforward path from discovering YANGG to leading your own project — open to every young African ready to act.
Become a MemberMore ways to get involved
The journey
- 1
Discover YANGG
Step 1 of your YANGG journey
- Learn about our vision, mission, and the African nations we serve
- Read our philosophy and core values
- Decide where your passion aligns with our work
- 2
Apply to become a member
Step 2 of your YANGG journey
- Submit a short application sharing your background and goals
- Open to young Africans across all 17 member nations
- We confirm your fit and welcome you to the network
- 3
Engage in our programs
Step 3 of your YANGG journey
- Join leadership academies, conferences, and projects
- Collaborate with peers across the continent
- Champion the Global Goals in your community
- 4
Grow with the network
Step 4 of your YANGG journey
- Ongoing access to mentorship, training, and partnerships
- Take on leadership roles as national coordinator or project lead
- Help shape the Africa of tomorrow
A united Africa starts with young leaders who recognize they are the solution to our continent’s greatest opportunities.
Projects &
Conferences
Get InvolvedProject · Launched 01 Mar 2024
She Leads Project 2024
A continent-wide initiative spotlighting and equipping young African women with the leadership, advocacy, and entrepreneurial tools to drive change in their communities — anchored in Pan-African solidarity and the Global Goals.
Get Started- Leadership workshops across member nations
- Mentorship from YANGG coordinators and partners
- Advocacy training rooted in the SDGs
- Community-led action projects
- A pan-African cohort of women leaders
Conference · 05 Oct 2024
Africa The Future Conference (AFC2024)
YANGG's flagship annual conference convenes young leaders, partners, and changemakers from across Africa to imagine and build the Africa of tomorrow — through dialogue, collaboration, and concrete commitments to the Global Goals.
Get Started- Keynotes and panels with African thought leaders
- Workshops on entrepreneurship and sustainability
- Networking across 17 member nations
- Project showcases from YANGG chapters
- Partnership opportunities with key stakeholders
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Explore AllAbout YANGG
YANGG (Young Africans Network for Global Goals) is a network of young, energetic Africans across 17 nations working to advance leadership, entrepreneurship, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
We have membership across Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, Togo, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Burundi, Namibia, Lesotho, Benin Rep, DRC Congo, Cameroon, Gambia, Zambia, and Botswana — and we're still growing.
It's our guiding vision — Africa nourished by its young leaders, rooted in sustainability, and bearing fruit for generations to come.
Any young African who is passionate about leadership, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship — and ready to act for the continent.
Membership & Engagement
Submit an application through the Become a Member form. Once your fit is confirmed, you'll be welcomed into the YANGG network.
YANGG is youth-led and volunteer-driven. Members can also support our work financially through donations and partnerships.
Subscribe to The YANGG Newsletter or follow us on social media to receive updates on conferences, projects, and campaigns.
Email us at info@yangg.org or use the Send Us a Message form on the Contact page.
Partners & Donations
Yes. We welcome stakeholders, government agencies, and corporate institutions who share our vision. Reach out through the Become a Partner channel.
Donations fund our leadership academies, conferences, and community projects across our member nations.
Absolutely. We strive to make our continent hospitable to all — rich and poor, young and old, abled and impaired — without exception.
Step up as a national coordinator, lead a project in your community, or volunteer for one of our flagship initiatives like She Leads or AFC.
“One hand can never tie a bundle. YANGG exists to build the bonds between young Africans so we can solve our challenges together — as one continent, one generation.”
Kelechi Ndieze
Global President, YANGG
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