The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by former President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.
Who will empower and lead these young Africans? Who will shape the future of business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management? In order to answer these questions, YALI promotes three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and the Regional Leadership Centers across Africa.To learn more about the three components of YALI, please view this video https://www.facebook.com/U.S.EmbassyNairobi/videos/10153783687858694/.
Alumni Chapter of Kenya
We exist to –
1. Build life-long friendships and networks among alumni
1.1. Maintain and improve robust communication through personal relationships, email and social media.
1.2. Plan social and informational events designed around Alumni interests.
1.3. Provide opportunities for Alumni to connect with each other.
1.4. Recognize outstanding Alumni through various awards programs and various media.
2. Support alumni-led initiatives and programs to thrive
2.1. Organize and link alumni to opportunities for training, funding and networking in their areas of interest
2.2. Showcase alumni initiatives, activities and achievements
3. Promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing by and among alumni
3.1. Provide platforms for alumni to share their passions and knowledge with other alumni and the world
3.2. Promote uptake by alumni of courses on the U-Learn and other online platforms
4. Promote alumni giving towards supporting Chapter activities
4.1 Entrench a culture of voluntary giving by alumni, both monetary and in-kind, towards realizing the Chapter objectives and plans
5. Pursue strategic partnerships and opportunities for alumni to give back by serving the community
5.1 Link alumni to specific initiatives and projects in the community where they can volunteer their time and skills in serving others
5.2 Partner with county governments in implementing youth empowerment programs in Counties
6. Make the Chapter the go-to youth led organization in the country with representation and impact across Kenya’s 47 Counties
6.1 Strengthen the organizational set up of the Chapter by having in place robust county Chapters and regional clusters
6.2 Enhance the Chapter’s branding and communication strategy