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Africa’s future lies in the hearts and hands of her youth. We are empowering young people to lead with purpose, build careers with clarity, and create solutions that transform communities.
Africa’s future lies in the hearts and hands of her youth. We are empowering young people to lead with purpose, build careers with clarity, and create solutions that transform communities.
Mission 10000 is our ambitious initiative to transform youth leadership and innovation by equipping 10,000 African youth across Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, and Kenya with the skills and opportunities to thrive between 2025 and 2030.
We are empowering 10,000 young leaders to drive purposeful change, igniting 10,000 careers to develop impactful solutions, and shaping 10,000 futures for lasting transformation.
Together, we are cultivating a new generation of change makers, innovators, and leaders poised to shape Africa’s future.
At YOULEAD International, we are shaping the future of Africa by redefining youth leadership and innovation. We believe that Africa’s future lies in the hearts and hands of her youth, and we are inspiring, equipping, and empowering them to drive meaningful change. We recognize that youth leadership and innovation are not just important but essential for Africa’s sustainable development.
Through skills development, leadership training, community problem-solving, co-creation, and innovation, we are equipping a generation of skilled, employable, and purpose-driven leaders with the tools to tackle critical challenges and create lasting impact. Together, we are bridging the gap between education and opportunity, empowering young people to transform their communities and shaping a future where Africa’s youth lead with vision, innovation, and purpose.
The future isn’t waiting. It’s in motion. And it starts with you.
We prepare youth with practical, job-ready skills to help them secure meaningful employment, start a business and create lasting impact.
We empower young leaders by providing access to scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development programs that foster ethical leadership and change.
Through funding, mentorship, and collaborative action, we enable young people to co-create innovative solutions for pressing challenges in their communities.
Real stories of youth empowerment, leadership, and transformation driven by YOULEAD International.
Global wins practically helped me win the scholarship. I knew little about applying to graduate school and the Chevening Scholarship, but the webinars, essay reviews and interview practice, helped a great deal.
YouLead in the Streets was an enlivening experience personally for me and the persons I was opportune to reach out to.
YITS was an awesome experience, and it was such a privilege to have been part of a movement that works to better our community.
Through the weekly sessions and mock interview preparations; the tips shared and the pairing with mentors helped a great deal.
Join us in creating change! Get involved and be part of Mission 10,000 by supporting our programs as a volunteer, donor, or partner.
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