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The Youth Hub

Everything you need to lead, learn & rise — in one place.

Opportunities, mentorship, skills, community and stories from across Africa — curated for young changemakers ready to shape the continent's future.

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Free for African youth
Six pillars, one journey
Built by YELF Africa

Find opportunities matched to you

Tell YELF what you're interested in and what you're looking for — we'll surface the opportunities most relevant to you, scored and ready.

Six ways to grow with YELF

Pick a path below — or explore them all. Every pillar is free and built for African youth.

Fresh opportunities

Just added — apply before they close.

Opportunity

YELF Youth Leadership Fellowship 2026

YELF Africa

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Opportunity

FAO Internship Programme 2026

Food and Agriculture Organization (UN)

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Opportunity

FAO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026

Food and Agriculture Organization (UN)

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Trust & Verification

How we keep every opportunity safe and verified.

Community & Mentorship

Mentors, forum, events and stories — your support system.

Grow together

Accountability circles, a public showcase and real outcomes — the social side of growth.

Accountability Circles

Join a small cohort and keep each other moving.

Youth Showcase

Publish projects and wins employers can browse.

Alumni Outcomes

Where YELF members go next — jobs, businesses, scholarships.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little about your goals and we'll point you to the right programs, mentors and resources.

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