EMERGING LEADERS

— · EIN · elfafrica.org

profile · synthesized from sources

EMERGING LEADERS FOUNDATION is a pan-African nonprofit focused on youth leadership development, governance, and economic empowerment. The organization runs programs that build leadership skills, promote civic engagement, and support youth entrepreneurship and job readiness across Africa. It targets young people under 30, offering training, mentorship, and networking opportunities at no cost to participants.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Enterprise Development Services

Supports young entrepreneurs running social or commercial businesses with skills, mentorship, and networks to achieve long-term profitability and tech-enabled growth

Governance & Civic Engagement

Program that equips young people with knowledge and skills to influence governance and policy, featuring initiatives like The Good Politician, Husika, and Tunaweza

Job Immersion Program

Provides young people under 30 with practical work experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to support early career growth

Leadership Development Program

Flagship program offering training, mentorship, and coaching in ethical leadership, decision-making, and policy development through initiatives like iLEAD Fellowship and Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF)

Sustainable Economic Inclusion and Development (SEID)

Program supporting youth economic empowerment through two pathways: Enterprise Development Services for young entrepreneurs and Job Immersion Program for recent graduates

activities · 4 groups

what they do

Grassroots Advocacy & Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Democratic Governance and Civic Engagement Interventions
  
  Implements five key interventions—Tunaweza, Husika, Good Politician, YDoS, and Sera Talks—to promote democratic governance, integrity, and equality.
Organizational Performance Reporting 1 activity
- Impact Assessment and Strategic Reporting
  
  Conducts and publishes impact assessments of its programs, such as the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF), and produces annual reports, strategic plans, and alumni digests to detail organizational activities and outcomes.
Youth and Women Entrepreneur Support Programs 1 activity
- Job Immersion and Entrepreneurship Support
  
  Operates a Job Immersion Program for young women and men under 30 to gain practical work experience, mentorship, and professional development. This includes skill development and mentorship for young entrepreneurs to support long-term profitability and tech-enabled growth of their businesses, as well as organizing #VenturePlus events to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Leadership Development Programs
  
  Offers a flagship leadership development program that provides training, mentorship, and coaching to young people to equip them with transformative leadership skills for meaningful engagement in governance and policy processes. These programs are offered at no cost to participants, with accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and participants receive certificates of completion.

relationships · 3

who they work with

#VenturePlus Partner — Hosts collaborative events with investors and business development actors under the #VenturePlus initiative.
EMERGING LEADERS FOUNDATION Partner — Primary operating name for the organization's programs and public presence.
Flickr Partner — Hosts organizational photo albums.