The Youth Advisory Council convenes student leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, and policy advocates from across Africa. The council helps ensure federal policies reflect youth aspirations, unlock opportunities for dignified livelihoods, and strengthen democratic participation for the continent's largest demographic.
The Youth Advisory Council convenes student leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, and policy advocates from across Africa. The council helps ensure federal policies reflect youth aspirations, unlock opportunities for dignified livelihoods, and strengthen democratic participation for the continent's largest demographic.
Chair: Amina Ndlovu
Council Chair
Digital Governance & Civic Innovation
Zimbabwe
Civic-tech strategist supporting youth participation in policy design and public accountability platforms.
Entrepreneurship Advisor
Startups & Job Creation
Ghana
Founder and ecosystem builder focused on youth enterprise acceleration and local manufacturing innovation.
Education Futures Advisor
Skills & Workforce Readiness
Kenya
Education reform specialist designing pathways from school to dignified work in emerging sectors.
Climate Action Coordinator
Youth Climate Leadership
Tunisia
Climate advocate coordinating youth-led adaptation, resilience, and green enterprise initiatives.
Public Health Youth Advisor
Mental Health & Community Care
Nigeria
Public health practitioner focused on youth-centered wellbeing programs and preventive care campaigns.
Rural Inclusion Advisor
Agritech & Rural Youth
Mali
Program lead advancing agritech opportunities and digital access for rural youth communities.
Key areas where this council provides expertise and guidance
Expanding dignified jobs, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship support for young Africans.
Strengthening youth representation in democratic institutions and public consultations.
Aligning curriculum, vocational pathways, and digital skills to future labor markets.
Building startup-friendly regulatory and financing environments across member states.
Promoting integrated youth wellbeing services and stigma-free support systems.
Supporting youth-led climate adaptation and green growth projects.
Connecting rural youth to infrastructure, finance, and digital public services.
Facilitating cross-border education, work, and exchange opportunities for youth.
Ongoing initiatives and programs
ActiveCo-designing policy prototypes with youth organizations and ministries.
22 policy pilots
Learn MoreActiveCross-border placements for students in public institutions and social enterprises.
1,200 placements
Learn MoreActiveSeed support for youth-led ventures in health, agritech, and climate resilience.
85 startups
Learn MoreActiveTraining young citizens on civic rights, media literacy, and public accountability.
50,000 learners
Learn MoreResearch PhaseIdentifying and supporting high-potential youth talent in underserved regions.
18 regions
Learn MoreNotable accomplishments and initiatives led by this council
Helped adopt standards for formal youth participation across federal policy consultations.
Established shared benchmarks for mentorship, incubation, and early-stage financing.
Created practical pathways for youth mobility and experiential learning.
Delivered actionable recommendations on mental health and social protection for youth.
Supported regional youth alliances implementing adaptation and restoration projects.
Explore our diverse advisory councils that bring together expertise from different sectors to guide Federal Africa's development and ensure inclusive governance for all citizens.
Dynamic young professionals, entrepreneurs, and activists ensuring policies reflect the aspirations of Africa's largest demographic.
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Learn MoreBridging the African diaspora with the continent, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment, and cultural connections worldwide.
Learn MoreFederal Africa operates through a comprehensive three-branch system designed to ensure democratic representation, effective governance, and accountability to all citizens across our beautiful continent.
Be part of the transformation that will shape Africa's future. Your voice, your vision, your participation matters in building our federal democracy.