Why This Matters
Africa has the youngest population in the world, presenting immense opportunities for innovation, economic growth and social transformation. Yet many young people face significant barriers to employment, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Amani Global Foundation views young people not as beneficiaries of development, but as innovators, leaders and agents of change.
We are committed to supporting initiatives that help young people develop the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to shape their own futures.
Our Vision
Young people across Africa are empowered to lead, innovate, secure meaningful employment and contribute to resilient and inclusive economies.
Our Objectives
We aim to:
- Increase access to employment opportunities.
- Promote youth entrepreneurship.
- Build leadership capacity.
- Strengthen financial literacy.
- Support innovation ecosystems.
- Enhance workforce readiness.
- Encourage civic participation.
At a Glance — How We Support Youth Leadership, Employment & Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship & Business Growth — Supporting business incubation, agribusiness and social entrepreneurship to help young people build sustainable enterprises.
- Employment & Career Readiness — Preparing youth for the world of work through apprenticeships, career readiness training, and digital and green jobs.
- Innovation & Financial Empowerment — Fostering youth innovation hubs and strengthening financial literacy for lasting economic resilience.
- Leadership & Civic Engagement — Developing young leaders and encouraging active civic participation in their communities.
Priority Areas
- Entrepreneurship development
- Business incubation
- Youth innovation hubs
- Apprenticeships
- Career readiness
- Digital employment
Example Investments
Potential projects include:
- Business startup grants
- Youth innovation competitions
- Skills boot camps
- Digital employment programmes
- Internship programmes
- Entrepreneurship training
- Leadership academies
- Youth cooperatives
- Agribusiness accelerators
- Innovation labs
Expected Outcomes
- Increased youth employment
- Growth of youth-led enterprises
- Higher income generation
- Increased financial resilience
- Greater civic engagement
- Stronger leadership among young people
Long-Term Impact
A generation of confident, skilled and economically empowered young Africans driving inclusive development.
Focus Areas
- Green jobs
- Financial literacy
- Agribusiness
- Social entrepreneurship
- Leadership development
- Youth civic engagement