Youth Empowerment Solutions Initiative
A non-profit dedicated to building the capacity of young people, advocating for democratic governance, and ensuring the delivery of public services across Africa.
A Decade of Empowering
Africa's Youth
Founded in Abuja, Nigeria
Formally registered — CAC/IT/NO 84944
A decade of advocacy across 5 nations
Leading the next generation of change-makers
Youth Empowerment Solutions Initiative (YES Africa) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the capacity of young people, advocating for their participation in democratic governance, and ensuring the delivery of public services. Founded in 2014 and formally registered in 2016 (CAC/IT/NO 84944), our head office is in Abuja, Nigeria.
With a team of robust and versatile technical and programmatic experts, we effectively pursue our vision and mission. Over the last ten years, we've implemented advocacy campaigns across Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Senegal, and Sierra Leone on governance, elections, youth inclusion, human rights, and peace. We've empowered thousands of young people through leadership development fora.
Our work spans community engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, and civic education — ensuring that young Africans are not merely spectators but active architects of the societies they inhabit.
YES Africa is positioned to be a leading organization mitigating challenges facing young people in Nigeria and Africa, driving positive change and sustainable development.
Vision. Mission. Values.
A society where young people are actively engaged in shaping their future and contributing to sustainable development.
To empower young people to drive change and promote inclusive governance across Africa.
A peaceful, secure and productive world where every young person enjoys the right to life, quality public service delivery and freedom from all forms of oppression.
Years of Impact
Years of Impact
People Reached
Where We Work
Nigeria
Abuja
Our head office and primary country of operations. We drive governance, electoral transparency, and youth inclusion advocacy at the national level.
Senegal
Dakar
Implementing peace building and civic engagement programs that mobilize youth participation and strengthen democratic values.
Ghana
Accra
Advocacy campaigns on elections, governance, and youth inclusion, partnering with civil society to advance democratic norms.
Benin
Cotonou
Capacity building and human rights advocacy, empowering communities to demand accountability and equal rights.
Sierra Leone
Freetown
Community engagement and leadership development programs cultivating the next generation of peace builders.
Be Part
of the Change
Join thousands of young people driving positive change across Africa. Every contribution — time, talent, or treasure — makes a difference.