Our Impact
Over 500,000 people engaged in civic activities across three states, contributing to more inclusive and peaceful societies.
Active presence across 200+ communities delivering programs in governance, education, peacebuilding, and climate resilience.
Young women mobilized across 9 LGAs in Bauchi through soft skills and employability training, in partnership with Jobberman.
Youth trained in leadership and entrepreneurial skills in Bauchi, equipping them for economic independence and civic life.
Children returned to school through mentorship and advocacy — with girls' enrolment rising in communities like Gamawa.
700+ trees planted, 700+ seedlings raised, and 2,000+ people reached through youth-led climate resilience initiatives.
How It Started
It started with a question: why weren't young Nigerians at the table?
In 2017, a small group of young people in Bauchi decided the answer wasn't to wait for an invitation — it was to build the table themselves. They registered ILEAD (now known as Young Leaders Network) with a clear conviction: youth aren't the leaders of tomorrow. They're the leaders of right now.
The early work was direct and local — civic education in schools, voter-rights dialogues in communities, and budget-tracking initiatives that gave ordinary residents a lens into how public money was spent. It wasn't glamorous, but it worked. And word spread.
Within a few years, YLN had grown from a single-state operation into a recognised force for change — with a track record, global partners, and a model that put young people at the centre of every intervention it designed.
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What Our Beneficiaries Say
Through the Nigeria Youth CARE, YLN equipped me with skills to identify and respond to hate speech, handle online bullying, and practice safe cybersecurity. It built my confidence as an online steward to promote tolerance and inclusivity in digital spaces.
YLN's Her Voice Change Maker Fellowship has been an eye-opener. I gained new skills on self-development, teamwork and community service. I became confident in talking about the need for girls' education in my community.
The Students' Leadership Transformational Program equipped me with relevant skills to overcome challenges I faced as a students' union leader. YLN changed how I think about service and what leadership actually means.
