Who We Are

ABOUT US

We're Leading Sport For Development Youth Thematic Network

YALI Sport Africa is a dynamic movement of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) alumni, network members & supporters inspired by the transformative power of sport to achieve the African continent’s aspirations. We are dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth, driven by Africa’s greatest asset—its youth.

Our Vision: Empowering African youth through sport to create healthier, more equitable communities.

Our Mission: To harness the power of sport as a catalyst for youth empowerment, community development, and social progress across Africa. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, we aim to nurture leadership, inclusivity, and sustainability within African communities.

Our Goals:

Unite YALI network sports enthusiasts and sport-for-development practitioners to foster shared growth and sustainable community impact.
Empower young Africans to build sustainable careers through sports, focusing on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business development within the sports sector.
Promote inclusivity in sports by increasing participation among girls, women, vulnerable groups, and people with disabilities, while using sport to foster gender equality, social cohesion, and peace.
Leverage the power of sport as a platform for positive social change, driving sustainable development and promoting human values, mental well-being, and community resilience.

How We Create Change

Life Skill Education

We use sport and physical activity to empower vulnerable children and youth with essential life skills for personal & professional development. Designed to promote life skill education, foster human values, psychological well-being, and academic success for children, youth, and marginalized groups, with sport serving as a tool for empowerment.

Sport Entreprenuership, Business & Leadership

Empower young Africans to build sustainable careers in the sports ecosystem, focusing on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business development within the sports sector.

Inclusivity, Social Cohesion & Peace Building

To harness the power of sport as a unifying force to build peaceful, resilient, and inclusive communities where male, female, and displaced & conflict-affected youth can thrive together in dignity and mutual respect.

Sport Sustainability

Leverage the power of sport as a platform to promote environmental actions, driving sustainable development and community resilience in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss.