Conferences & Projects
Flagship events and transformative initiatives driving youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and innovation across Africa.
Flagship events and transformative initiatives driving youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and innovation across Africa.
Bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address Africa's most pressing challenges through creativity and innovation.
Theme
The inaugural flagship conference that brought together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address violence and conflict through creative solutions.
Key Highlights
2,000+ delegates participated
Theme
The next phase of YCC expansion, leveraging regional diplomatic hubs and post-conflict transformation lessons to extend impact across the continent.
Key Highlights
TBD delegates participated
From advocacy and policy dialogue to grassroots empowerment and continental engagement, our projects create lasting impact.
Policy Advocacy
High-fidelity crisis scenario execution showcasing youth leadership in policy dialogue.
November 2025
National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Nigeria
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Awareness Campaign
Public awareness campaign using media and non-kinetic approaches to promote peace and conflict prevention.
May 28, 2025
Abuja, Nigeria
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Economic Empowerment
50+ youths trained in Digital Marketing and Web Design with internship opportunities at Concave digital hub.
August 4-27, 2025
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Community Engagement
Sports-based peacebuilding initiative promoting collaboration and unity among youth in the community.
July 2025
Ikorodu Division, Lagos State
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Education
Educational initiative focused on Sustainable Development Goals and youth civic responsibility.
June-August 2025
Lagos State
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Innovation
Developing a continental platform linking youth innovation directly to economic integration and peacebuilding.
In Development
Pan-African
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Vocational Training
Hands-on training in solar system design, maintenance, and sustainable product manufacturing for youth economic empowerment.
Ongoing
Multiple States
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Economic Integration
Youth-focused venture fair linking innovation and entrepreneurship to continental trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Planning
Pan-African
Key Outcomes
+2 more outcomes
Delegates at YCC 1.0
State Coordinators
Youth Trained (Digital Skills)
Countries in Election Observation
Policy Recommendations to AU
Operational Levels
Our strategic roadmap for continental expansion and deepening impact through innovation and institutionalization.
Phase 1: Foundation
Flagship conference in Abuja, establishment of state coordinators, and initial grassroots programs across Lagos and Akwa Ibom.
Phase 2: Continental Growth
East African expansion, Youth Priorities Input Paper to AU PAPS, and development of Continental Peace Innovation Lab.
Phase 3: Integration & Scale
Link youth innovation directly to continental economic integration, establish sustainable livelihoods, and scale successful programs.
Engagement with Nigerian Presidency, National Assembly, and AU institutions for institutionalizing youth voices in continental governance.
Regional programs providing vocational training, digital skills, and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth economic inclusion.
Pan-African networks embedding youth perspectives into formal continental governance and peacekeeping frameworks.
Join thousands of young leaders shaping the future of Africa through creativity, innovation, and peacebuilding. Whether as a member, coordinator, executive, or partner, YCC welcomes your contribution to this transformative journey.