The Full Story
About
The Young Voices of Africa we an organisation run and lead by diverse and dynamic group of young people (Youth Leaders) across the African continent and African Diaspora. As a youth lead organisations we are making our voices heard on various issues that affect African youth, our communities and the continent as a whole.
Mission
To promote the development of Africa by empowering young people with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their personal and professional lives and creating space where their voice will be heard on the local, national and global level.
Vision
As a group of young people in Africa and the diaspora ,our vision is to be a world where young people in Africa have access to the resources and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential and contribute to the development of the continent.
Putting our ideas into action:
The development and success of Africa is our prime focus, and we believe that promoting empowerment, advocacy, education, and attaining development goals would be a great step towards the overall progress of the continent. The ideas we have listed are all critical for the development, empowerment, and success of Young Voices of Africa and the continent as a whole.
Social Issues.
As a group some of the issues they address include youth and community development, social justice, human rights and sustainable development goals, climate change, entrepreneurship, education, and healthcare. They use various mediums such as social media, activism, art, research, public speaking and creative media to amplify their voices and advocate for change.
Overall, the Young Voices of Africa represent a critical force for positive change on the continent. Their energy, creativity, and determination offer hope for a brighter future for Africa and the world.
Meet the Team
Our association is structured in five main department...
First is the Board members, Women forum, Leaders of Ambassadors , Ambassadors and then the members and below are our board members.
CEO/President
Kelvin Akpaloo
Kelvin is a multifaceted global education facilitator, youth worker, and advocate for human rights and community development. With over 10 years of experience in tackling social issues, he is deeply committed to promoting inclusion and addressing inequality on both national and international levels
Vice - President
Alhassan Kallon
Alhassan is a youth leader and youth ambassador for this association, driven by a passion for understanding the diverse perspectives of African people. He focuses on African development and their way of life, exploring how these aspects resonate globally.
President of the Women Forum & L.A of the Diasporas
Fatima Elzahra Ismail
Fatima is an exceptional individual who has demonstrated unwavering dedication, impressive leadership, and a profound commitment to advocating for African youth and women's issues through her roles within The Young Voices of Africa (YVA).