• Make impact

    • Where we work

    The UN predicts that sub-Saharan Africa will account for more than half of the growth of the world’s population between 2022 and 2050.

    A key question of our time is: how will Africa generate enough jobs to support our rapidly growing population? We believe, and demonstrate, that equipping youth with vocational skills and life skills training is the most successful way to tackle youth unemployment. Young Africa is active in 6 different countries, with vocational centres, mobile trucks and partnerships. 

    Think local

    We strongly believe in the empowerment of local communities. The Young Africa federation is Africa-led. Our international headquarters are located in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a founding support office in the Netherlands.

    99% of Young Africa staff members are African. Young Africa’s managing board consists of two-thirds Africans, and 66% of the federation’s supervisory board members are African.
    The affiliates of the federation are independent legal entities that are locally registered, locally supervised, and managed by local teams.

    Countries

    We empower youth across six countries, with a vision to expand even further.

    In Malawi, Botswana, Ghana, Ethiopia, as well as in Zimbabwe and Zambia, we collaborate with YAmodel Partners, who have replicated our approach to youth empowerment. 

    Programmes

    Care to Share

    In Zimbabwe, where youth unemployment remains alarmingly high, access to practical skills training is more urgent than ever. Many young people, especially the most vulnerable, struggle to find pathways into dignified work, financial independence, and sustainable livelihoods. Care to Share responds to this need by equipping disadvantaged youth with life-changing skills, while also strengthening local organisations to replicate Young Africa’s proven models of empowerment.

    Zimbabwe

    Control +A

    The Control +A project is designed to increase digital inclusion and improve economic opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Zambia.

    Zambia

    SUNstainable Youth Empowerment

    According to the World Bank, only 28% of the population has access to electricity, with a stark urban-rural divide, exacerbating the impact of energy shortages. The transformative programme at the Lilayi Centre is designed to address youth unemployment, energy shortages, and environmental needs in Zambia.

    Zambia
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