Youth Empowerment Summit Africa (Y.E.S Africa) 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
If you are passionate about youth empowerment and eager to make a difference in Africa, the Youth Empowerment Summit Africa (Y.E.S Africa) 2025 is the perfect opportunity for you. This summit is designed to address the growing challenge of NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth in Africa, projected to exceed 70 million by 2025. By fostering collaboration among civil society leaders, local communities, and private sector stakeholders, Y.E.S Africa aims to transform this situation from 70 million NEETs to 70 million Doers. Let's jump into details!
Y.E.S Africa Summary
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Host Institution: Jadara Foundation
Areas of Focus: Education, employment, skills development
Target Group: NEET youth in Africa
Funding: Comprehensive funding for education, skills development, and personal growth
Application Deadline: To be announced
Start Date: June 19-20, 2025
Eligible To: Legally registered NGOs with proven experience in empowering NEET youth
Programme Overview and Structure
The Y.E.S Africa summit is a flagship initiative aimed at transforming the demographic dynamic of NEET youth into a positive force. The program is structured to facilitate the exchange of experiences, mobilize funding, and create a support ecosystem for young Africans. The summit will connect various stakeholders, such as NGOs, donors, governments, and private companies, to strengthen the capacities of NGOs and enable every young African to contribute fully to the economic and social growth of their country.
Curriculum and Activities
Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on education, employment, and skills development
Speakers: Inspiring talks from leaders in civil society, local communities, and the private sector
Networking: Opportunities to connect with fellow change-makers and exchange ideas
Live Performances: Captivating performances celebrating the dynamism of African youth
Programme Benefits
Fees Covered: Comprehensive funding for education, skills development, and personal growth
Eligibility Criteria
Legally registered NGOs with proven experience in empowering NEET youth
Innovative projects with significant and sustainable impact
Good governance and financial transparency
Capacity to implement projects with measurable impact
Willingness to implement projects supported by African and international donors
Availability for the capacity-building program
Capacity to assign a representative to fully participate in the summit
Application Procedure
Interested NGOs must complete the application form available on the Y.E.S Africa website. The application should include:
A description of the NGO and its activities
A list of projects and impact results with evaluation reports
A summary of the proposed project, including objectives, expected results, target of the project, and anticipated impact
Administrative documents (NGO statutes, etc.)
Pre-selection will be based on the criteria mentioned above, and additional documents may be requested after pre-selection. Join us at Y.E.S Africa and be part of the solution to empower the youth of Africa and create a brighter future for the continent.
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