Our Story

At Young Leaders Network (YLN), we believe in the power of young people to drive meaningful change. Founded on the vision of empowering youth and communities, YLN has been at the forefront of leadership development, education advocacy, and social impact initiatives across Nigeria.

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to equip young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to create sustainable change in their communities. Over the years, we have translated this vision into action-mentoring young changemakers, strengthening education systems, and fostering civic engagement.

At YLN, we are more than an organization; we are a movement-a collective of passionate individuals committed to building a better future, one empowered leader at a time.

YLN Our Story

Our Mission

To inspire and empower young people to drive social inclusion, policy change, and community development.

Our Vision

A thriving and inclusive Africa where every young person is educated, empowered and actively engaged in driving sustainable development.

Values

What We Stand For

At Young Leaders Network, our core values guide our actions and decisions. They are the foundation of our commitment to empowering youth across Africa.

Inclusion

We ensure that every individual, regardless of background or status, can contribute and participate.

Excellence

We reject mediocrity and consistently push for quality and impactful results.

Synergy

We believe in teamwork that creates greater impact than individual effort.

Innovation

We embrace creativity, bold ideas, and adaptability in our approach.

Integrity

We are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Empathy

We approach our work with compassion and deep community care.