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.
Board of Trustees
Guided by experienced leaders committed to advancing youth empowerment and inclusive governance across Africa.
Ene Obi
Comrade Ene Obi is the immediate past Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria which she led for 6 years, and the immediate past Convener of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room.…
Prof. J. Shola Omotola
Prof. J. Shola Omotola, Professor of Political Science at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), is the 2023 Claude Ake Visiting Chair at the Nordic Africa Institute and the Departm…
Dr. Dara Akala
Dara Akala is the founder and Managing Partner of Integrated Training and Development Consulting (ITDC) Ltd, a consulting firm that specializes in agricultural market systems devel…
Lois Auta
Lois is a creative business executive experienced in developing, implementing and facilitating innovative and strategic initiatives in both start-up and growth organizations with s…
Oche Edeh Precious
An Award Winning Youth Development Expert, Social Entrepreneur and Thought Leader. With over a decade of experience in working with young people in Nigeria and globally, Oche Edeh…
Dr. Terfa Abraham
Dr Terfa Abraham holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University and a PhD in Economics from the University of Dakar, Senegal funded by the German Federal Ministry…
Fatima Mohammed Habib
The youngest humanitarian in Nigeria, Fatima Mohammed Habib is a graduate of Political Science from University of Maiduguri, and a Yali RLC alumna. At the age of 14, Fatima founded…
Omoruyi Austin Aigbe
Omoruyi Austin Aigbe works to support democracy and governance programs. His interest includes international politics and development, electoral integrity, countering mis/disinform…
Osere E. Daniels
Osere Daniels is a pastor, creative writer and publisher, content and concept developer, public speaker, personal development coach and peace advocate. Osere Daniels Ewharekuko is…
Our Team
The dedicated staff driving YES Africa's mission forward every day.
Arih Gabriel
Arih Gabriel - Head, Programme Unit serves as head of unit at YES Africa.
Adegoke Olufemi
Adegoke Olufemi - Head, IT Unit serves as head of unit at YES Africa.
Akor Lydia Laraba
Akor Lydia Laraba - Head, Admin Unit serves as head of unit at YES Africa.
David Chinwendu Jonah
David Chinwendu Jonah - Head, Finance Unit serves as head of unit at YES Africa.
Ekegbo Oche Anthony
Ekegbo Oche Anthony - Serves as Programme Officer at YES Africa.
Peace Ukpe
Peace Ukpe - Assistant Programme Officer serves as team member at YES Africa.
Rahmat Ibrahim
Rahmat Ibrahim - Office Assistant serves as team member at YES Africa.
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.