The YouLead Community

A continent-wide
network of changemakers

Thousands of young leaders across 23+ countries, alumni, fellows, partners and volunteers, all moving Africa forward together. There's a place here for you.

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2,000+

Alumni

Across the continent

23+

Countries

Represented & active

Cohorts

Of young leaders

30+

Partners

Powering the work

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However you show up, funding, mentoring, fellowship or dialogue, your contribution compounds across the continent.

East Africa Youth Peace Network (EAYPN)

Mobilizing youth for peace

Launched as an outcome of the YouLead Summit 2020, EAYPN comprises 414 members, including YouLead Summit delegates, alumni, consortium members, and National Youth Council representatives. The network provides a platform for networking, sharing experiences, and conducting peace and security training, while mobilizing youth stakeholders for interventions in peace and security.

414 members across the East African region
Peace & security training and capacity building
A coalition for youth-led peace interventions

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“YouLead didn't just give me a stage, it gave me a network, a mandate and the confidence to lead. Years later, that community is still where I turn first.”

YouLead Alumna · Cohort 2022

Now a regional policy advisor

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Donations directly fund youth initiatives, fellowship placements and delegate sponsorships, removing the barriers between talent and opportunity.

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Arusha, Tanzania

Come Visit

Our home at MS TCDC, Arusha

Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in Arusha, the "Geneva of Africa", MS TCDC is a Pan-African training centre driving sustainable development and social transformation. Our space is open for partners, fellows and community members.

MS TCDC, Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania

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