Young African Leaders Initiative Kaduna

Young African Leaders Initiative Kaduna YALI is the United States Government's signature effort to invest in the next generation of young Africans.

YALI was lunched in 2010 and it's supervised by the US consulate

Anthony Ejeh,  a dedicated member of the YALI Network Kaduna and founder of Horama Community, believes the path to true ...
26/07/2025

Anthony Ejeh, a dedicated member of the YALI Network Kaduna and founder of Horama Community, believes the path to true societal transformation begins with raising young people who are purpose-driven, values-oriented, and spiritually rooted.

“In our communities, education often stops at passing exams,” Anthony says. “But real education is acquiring skills of relevance skills that shape character, fuel purpose, and serve humanity.”

With that belief, Anthony launched the Mentorship Revamp initiative under Horama Community a year-long program that mirrors the academic calendar and targets senior students in selected schools across Kaduna. His mission: to nurture a new generation of leaders grounded in Academics, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Fellowship the four walls of Horama Community.

“The best way to learn is to involve young minds,” Anthony explains. “That’s what we stand for. The young shall see visions.”

The first cohort of the program, tagged “The Journey of a Thousand Miles,” began with 33 young minds and concluded with the graduation of 14 dedicated mentees. These students didn’t just receive guidance on how to study they were immersed in conversations about influence, personal growth, financial literacy, and spiritual purpose.

“Mentorship is the compass for success,” Anthony says. “It’s how we build communities that are sustainable and predictably progressive.”

By guiding young people to turn their passion into productivity and their potential into impact, Anthony is cultivating a ripple effect of change one student at a time.

“The goal is to culture the character of true leadership through education,” he says. “If we do not train young minds to lead with values now, the future will simply recycle the past.”

Today, we go again,  Where  We aim to explore the crucial moments when citizens can actively shape the budget process.Ge...
25/07/2025

Today, we go again,
Where We aim to explore the crucial moments when citizens can actively shape the budget process.

Get ready for the 7th Session as we count down to the highly anticipated 8th and final session

Topic: The Open Government Partnership and Entry Point for Citizens in Budget Formulation.

Date: Friday 25th July, 2025
Time: 8:00pm
https://meet.google.com/neg-komy-iat

Don't Miss out

YALI Kaduna Holds Strategic Meeting with MAHCare Foundation to Explore Partnership on Menstrual Health Awareness.The You...
24/07/2025

YALI Kaduna Holds Strategic Meeting with MAHCare Foundation to Explore Partnership on Menstrual Health Awareness.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Kaduna held a strategic virtual meeting with the Menstrual Awareness Hygiene Care Foundation (MAHCare Foundation) to explore opportunities for collaboration in promoting menstrual health and hygiene in Kaduna State.

The meeting, which took place via Google Meet, had representatives from both organizations in attendance.

Speaking during the session , Maryam Musa, Founder of MAHCare Foundation, emphasized the importance of partnerships in driving impact.

“We are a non-governmental organization committed to promoting menstrual health and hygiene awareness among adolescent girls and women in under-resourced communities. We believe that by collaborating with YALI Kaduna, we can combine our strengths and resources to expand our reach and create lasting impact,” she said.

Barr. Christopher Atsen Yange, State Coordinator of YALI Kaduna, appreciated the Foundation’s efforts and reaffirmed the network’s willingness to support and partner on menstrual health initiatives.

“YALI is committed to empowering young people and we are open to strategic partnerships that advance public health, particularly menstrual hygiene awareness across communities in Kaduna,” he stated.

Also present at the meeting were Didymus Mendos Hayab, Programs Officer, and Adams Ishaku, Secretary General of YALI Kaduna.

We look forward to meaningful collaboration that will improve lives and empower more young people across our communities.


SIXTH SESSION ALERT!  Citizens' Preparatory Capacity Strengthening for the Kaduna State 2026 Budget EngagementJoin us fo...
21/07/2025

SIXTH SESSION ALERT!



Citizens' Preparatory Capacity Strengthening for the Kaduna State 2026 Budget Engagement

Join us for Session 6: Budget Analysis and Advocacy for Civic Actors!

Date: July 23rd, 2025
Time: 8 pm
Meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/neg-komy-iat

Don't miss out !


It's already Week 5 of the training, and you don't want to miss this week's edition: "Understanding Climate Budget Taggi...
17/07/2025

It's already Week 5 of the training, and you don't want to miss this week's edition: "Understanding Climate Budget Tagging."

For those who have been participating in the sessions so far, you'll agree that it's been a rewarding learning experience. That’s why we at YALI are proud to be partners in this training—because we believe in empowering you to learn and expand your knowledge.

Make sure to key into tomorrow’s session as well. Don’t miss it!

https://meet.google.com/neg-komy-iat


 You've Made It This Far... Now It's Time to Dive Deeper!The wait is over! We're just a few days away from the 3rd sessi...
14/07/2025



You've Made It This Far... Now It's Time to Dive Deeper!

The wait is over! We're just a few days away from the 3rd session of EngageKDBudget2026's Citizens' Preparatory Capacity Strengthening Training!

*Topic: Principles of Equitable and Inclusive Budgeting*

Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 8pm
Google meet
Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/neg-komy-iat

Facilitator: Yusuf I. Goje - Executive Director, Civic Impact For Sustainable Development Foundation.

Objective: To introduce equitable budgeting and how it ensures fair distribution of resources, especially for vulnerable groups.

You've already gained valuable insights in our previous sessions, and now it's time to build on that knowledge. Our facilitator, Yusuf I. Goje, will guide you through the essentials of fair resource distribution, especially for vulnerable groups.

Expectations:
What makes a budget equitable?

Gender-responsive and youth-inclusive budgeting.

Tools for analyzing equity in budget allocations.

Examples from health, education, and social protection sectors.

Let's engage! Gain Capacity! And Advocate for Good Governance!


YALI Kaduna July Face-to-Face MeetupThe July YALI Kaduna face-to-face meetup featured highly engaging and interactive se...
12/07/2025

YALI Kaduna July Face-to-Face Meetup

The July YALI Kaduna face-to-face meetup featured highly engaging and interactive sessions focused on budget tracking tools and governance, led by Mr. Yusuf Goje and Mr. Seth Luke. These sessions were aimed at building the capacity of YALI Kaduna members to effectively engage in governance processes.

In addition, Didymus Mendos, Programs Officer of YALI Kaduna, led an insightful discussion on technology opportunities and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how young people can tap into the vast potential within the tech space.

It was indeed a very enlightening and impactful session!

Special thanks to our facilitators, Mr. Yusuf Goje and Mr. Seth Luke, for always creating time to build the capacity of young people in YALI Kaduna.

The State Coordinator, Barr. Christopher Atsen, also appreciated the facilitators and commended the members for their active participation.

Next action point: YALI Kaduna, in collaboration with Civic Impact, will organize a field visit to track a project on-site. This hands-on activity will enhance members’ practical knowledge of governance and accountability.

The Wait is Over — The Day is Here! Join us Today let's learn, connect and network
12/07/2025

The Wait is Over — The Day is Here!

Join us Today let's learn, connect and network

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11/07/2025

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Join YALI Network Kaduna this Saturday for our July Face-to-Face Meet-up as we explore Tech Opportunities and Budget Tracking Tools for youth empowerment!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 12th July 2025

🕤 Time: 9:30 AM Prompt

📍 Venue: BBS Diamond Suites, Gwari Avenue, Barnawa, Kaduna

New to YALI Kaduna ? Come through, we would love to welcome you!

Are you passionate about technology and  Budget Tracking Tools? Then Join us this Saturday for the YALI Kaduna July Face...
09/07/2025

Are you passionate about technology and Budget Tracking Tools? Then Join us this Saturday for the YALI Kaduna July Face 2 Face Meetup.

📅 Date: Saturday, 12th July 2025
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM Prompt
📍 Venue: BBS Diamond Suites, Gwari Avenue, Barnawa, Kaduna

🎤 Speakers Include;

Yusuf Goje – Executive Director, Civic Impact

Didymus MENDOS – Program Officer

✅ Don’t just be a spectator—be a participant !

For those who what to also be part of the YALI network Kaduna, you are welcome also.

Join us this Saturday 12th July @ BBS Diamond Suites Gwari Avenue Barnawa Kaduna, as we explore the digital world and th...
07/07/2025

Join us this Saturday 12th July @ BBS Diamond Suites Gwari Avenue Barnawa Kaduna, as we explore the digital world and the skills to thrive in tech and governance!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!

🚨 KADUNA STATE! ARE YOU READY? 🚨The countdown begins for the biggest pre-budget virtual training in the history of Kadun...
02/07/2025

🚨 KADUNA STATE! ARE YOU READY? 🚨

The countdown begins for the biggest pre-budget virtual training in the history of Kaduna State!

Join us for the Civic Space Skill-Up: 4 Weeks Citizens’ Preparatory Capacity Strengthening your gateway to understanding and engaging meaningfully in the Kaduna State 2026 Budget Process.

🗓 Starts: 4th July 2025
🕙 Time: 10 AM
💻 Venue: Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/PkmHXPzFoshDKRnc7

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS THIS:

✅ 16 Hours of Expert-led Training
✅ Learn from Policy and Budget Experts
✅ Become Budget-Literate and Advocacy-Ready
✅ Connect with Like-Minded Citizens
✅ FREE and OPEN to All Passionate Change-makers

MEET YOUR POWERHOUSE FACILITATORS:

🎙 Yusuf I. Goje – Executive Director, Civic Impact for Sustainable Development Foundation
🎙 Mr. Abel Adejor – Lead, Policy and Citizens’ Initiative
🎙 Dr. Peter Adamu – Head of Research & Strategy, Institute of Budget and Policy, Africa
🎙 Mr. Danjuma Dangwa Abbas – Head, Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, CALPED
🎙 Luke Seth Kuyet – CS Co-Chair, OGP TWG on Participatory Budgeting, Kaduna SAP III

This training is powered by Civic Impact For Sustainable Development Foundation in collaboration with the OGP Technical Working Group on Strengthening Participatory Budgeting Process and other key partners.

📢 Seats are filling up FAST — Don’t be left out!
📲 Click the link now to enroll: https://forms.gle/PkmHXPzFoshDKRnc7


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