Making Africa the
TREE of Life
YANGG is a network of young, energetic Africans across 16 nations working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, entrepreneurship, and leadership development for African transformation.
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.
Meet our leadership
Kelechi Ndieze
Global President
Chemitei Janet
Executive Vice President
Mary K. Badjie
Executive Secretary
Reverien Bukuru
Chief Financial Officer
Action is 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 16 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 MemberThe 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 16 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
Three pillars. One continent. A generation ready to lead.
Leadership Development
1Raising the next generation of African leaders, equipped to serve their communities and continent.
Leadership academies and mentorship programs
Pan-African network of peers, coordinators, and partners
Real responsibility through national and project leadership roles
Sustainable Development Goals
2Translating the Global Goals into action that fits the realities of African communities.
Youth-led campaigns and on-the-ground projects
Inclusive programming for all — rich and poor, abled and impaired
Partnerships with stakeholders, government, and institutions
Business & Entrepreneurship
3Backing African potential by helping young entrepreneurs build and scale meaningful ventures.
Skills training and access to a continent-wide network
Opportunities to pitch, collaborate, and co-create
Stories and resources that turn ambition into momentum
Our three pillars — leadership, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship — combine to unlock the full potential of young Africans across the continent.
Become a Member
A united Africa starts with young leaders who recognize they are the solution to our continent’s greatest opportunities.
The mission behind YANGG
Our mission is to build a network of global leaders passionate about African transformation — rooted in sustainability, driven by youth.
Young Africans Network for Global Goals
Making Africa the TREE of Life
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 16 member nations
- Project showcases from YANGG chapters
- Partnership opportunities with key stakeholders
Frequently Asked
Questions
Explore AllAbout YANGG
YANGG (Young Africans Network for Global Goals) is a network of young, energetic Africans across 16 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.
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“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