Our work
One flagship.
A growing portfolio.
Every initiative we run is grounded in the same theory of change: young Africans with voice, skills and opportunity will build the continent better. We start with Africa We Want and build from there.
Flagship platform
Africa We Want
Our flagship platform — where young Africans imagine the continent's future, connect with those shaping it, and build the skills to act. Africa We Want is multi-strand: it runs talks, dialogues and workshops, each addressing a different dimension of what young people need to participate meaningfully in Africa's development.
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Programmes within Africa We Want
Voices of Tomorrow
Youth speaking strandA platform giving young Africans the stage, the preparation and the audience to speak about the future they're inheriting. Voices of Tomorrow puts young people in front of the conversations that matter.
Africa Dialogues
Leadership conversationsA pan-African dialogue series — growing out of TEDxLabone — that brings policymakers, founders, academics and emerging leaders into the same room. The conversations are recorded and available on YouTube.
Watch on YouTubeFuture Citizens Africa
Financial & civic literacyPractical workshops building financial and civic knowledge for young Africans — the foundations of informed participation in economic and political life.
In development
More to come
Initiative — in development
We're building additional programmes alongside Africa We Want. Details will be shared here when they're ready to announce. If you'd like to explore a partnership or funding opportunity, get in touch.
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