The Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) 4-month Leadership programme for young Nigerian undergraduates aged 18 – 30years which aims to equip and empower them with the skills, knowledge and resources required to become transformative leaders and active citizens who will drive sustainable development in their communities.
The objective of the YLP is to empower young people with leadership skills to be socially active citizens and with tools to develop change projects in their communities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme will include intensive training, mentoring, coaching that inspires action on social problems and the SDGs through the power of skills, active citizenship, leadership and social entrepreneurship.
About LEAP Africa
LEAP Africa is a youth-focused leadership development nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, empower and equip a new cadre of leaders with skills and tools for personal, organization and community transformation. Its interventions for youth, bridges gaps in effective leadership, education, employability, entrepreneurship and awakens civic participation in citizens to demand good governance or creatively address social issues. The vision of is to be recognized as the premier resource centre for developing dynamic, innovative and principled leaders, who will drive Africaâ€&... read more
Youth Leadership Programme (YLP)
| Application Deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | LEAP Africa |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Youth Leadership Programme (YLP)
The programme will include intensive training, mentoring, coaching that inspires action on social problems and the SDGs through the power of skills, active citizenship, leadership and social entrepreneurship.
Requirements for Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) Qualification
– A male or female Undergraduate in a tertiary institution in Nigeria – Aged 18 – 30 years of age – Committed to attending the online training and is available for mentoring – Passionate about community development & improving the lives of others – Familiar with the SDGs and eager to learn more about them – Interested in volunteerism & other forms of active citizenship – Eager to understand Civic Education, Politics and Governance in Nigeria
Application Deadline
November 24, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to LEAP Africa on docs.google.com to applyFor more details, visit LEAP Africa website.