Empowering Africa's Future Leaders

Championing Gender Equity, Civic Engagement, and Capacity Building as tools for youth Employment across Africa.

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1500+

Youth Trained

12

African Countries

45

Community Projects

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FOCI Women's Leadership Training
May 31, 2024

FOCI Women's Leadership Program in Kakata

We had the incredible opportunity to be at the American Center on BWI Campus in Kakata, where we trained 30 young women and girls on essential modules of the FOCI Women's Leadership Program. Our interactive sessions covered important topics including Self-Awareness, Types of Leadership Skills, Building Self-Confidence, Setting Boundaries, and Volunteerism.

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JobPro Training Session
April 15, 2024

JobPro Program Graduation Ceremony

We celebrated the successful completion of our intensive one-month JobPro training program, where participants mastered essential skills in crafting effective cover letters and developing well-structured CVs/resumes. The ceremony recognized the hard work and dedication of all participants.

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ELL Program Workshop
March 10, 2024

Empowering Local Leaders Workshop

Our ELL Program conducted a successful workshop on community leadership, conflict resolution, and community project management. The event brought together emerging leaders from various communities who are now equipped with valuable skills to drive positive change.

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About Us

Empowering Africa's youth through training, mentorship, and community development

Our Story

Founded in 2019 in Monrovia, Liberia, Young Africans Capacity Building Network (YACNET) emerged from a vision to transform African youth into catalysts for sustainable development. What began as a small grassroots initiative has now expanded into a continental movement.

Our mission is to actively promote gender equality, civic engagement, and capacity building as fundamental pillars for advancing youth employment. Through our grassroots initiatives, we strive to provide educational opportunities, facilitate skills development, and create an enabling environment where young people can thrive, contribute to their communities, and actively participate in shaping a brighter future for themselves and society as a whole.

Our Vision

We envision a society where gender equality is fully realized, civic engagement is embraced, and capacity building is prioritized as crucial components for fostering youth employment and development across Africa.

Integrity

Inclusivity

Innovation

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Young African leaders in a workshop
Est. 2019

Our Programs

Transformative initiatives focused on our key pillars

FOCI Women's Leadership Program

In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, we've established the Forum for the Creation of Influential Women (FOCI), dedicated to igniting confidence, fostering gender equality, and creating influential roles for young women and girls.

  • Self-Awareness Development
  • Leadership Skills Training
  • Building Self-Confidence
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JobPro Program

An intensive one-month training initiative with the aim of equipping participants with essential skills in crafting effective cover letters and developing well-structured CVs/resumes to enhance employability.

  • Resume Development
  • Interview Preparation
  • Job Application Skills
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Empowering Local Leaders (ELL)

This program is designed to deliver essential education in community leadership, conflict resolution, and community project management for emerging local leaders.

  • Community Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management
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Our Impact

Transforming lives and communities across Africa

"YACNET's digital skills program changed my life. I now run my own web design company that employs five other young people in my community."

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Entrepreneur, Liberia

"Through YACNET's civic engagement program, I gained the confidence to run for local office. Today, I'm the youngest council member in my district."

Emmanuel Osei

Emmanuel Osei

Local Leader, Ghana

"The FOCI women's leadership program gave me tools to advocate for girls' education in my village. We've seen enrollment increase by 40% in two years."

Amina Diallo

Amina Diallo

Educator, Senegal

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Location

16 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia

Email

info@yacnet.org

Phone

+231 77 268 2991

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