UBUNTU -'The Measure of Our Lives is the Impact that we have on Others'
Empowering Displaced Youth Through Sport-Based Entrepreneurship
Why YALI Ubuntu?
Africa has over 50% of its population under 25 years old, creating a highly competitive job market & limited job opportunities.
1 million+ Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Cameroon, mainly due to conflicts in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
IDP youth face limited economic opportunities, leading to negative coping strategies such as child labor and early marriage.
The sports industry & entrepreneurship offer innovative solutions to enhance employability & social integration.
What We Do
- Team & individual sports for resilience and confidence
- Entrepreneurship workshops (planning, legal registration)
- Strengthen social cohesion through sports & teamwork activities.
- Sport-based enterprise training (coaching, events, clubs)
- Promote community leadership & youth-driven solutions to local challenges.
Displaced Youth Trained & Mentored
Key Activities
I. Capacity Building & Strengthening
- Entrepreneurship & Business Training – Helping participants develop business ideas, create business plans, and understand market dynamics.
- Community development & engagement– Educate participants on servant leadership for social impact.
- Financial Education, Banking & Tax Systems – Understanding basic financial terminologies, financial laws and tax systems, market opportunities and business regulations.
- Sports for Employability & Social Cohesion – Using team-building exercises and structured sports activities to enhance unity, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
II. Mentorship by YALI alumni
- Connecting participants with established entrepreneurs, professionals, and potential employers.
Why Sport?
Sport is not just a tool for cohesion — it’s a launchpad for leadership, confidence, and entrepreneurship. We believe in sport’s power to heal, unite, and generate sustainable livelihoods, especially in fragile settings.
Let Join Effort
Building on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 editions, YALI Ubuntu is poised for strategic growth in 2025. The project aims to expand to at least three additional regions in Cameroon, reaching more displaced and vulnerable youth through its inclusive, sport-based empowerment model. We will incorporate digital skills training into our curriculum to equip participants with relevant tools for modern entrepreneurship and digital opportunity. A major focus will also be the formalization of the YALI Ubuntu training toolkit, enabling local trainers and partners to replicate and adapt the model across different contexts. In addition, we will develop a regional sport-for-impact mentor network—led by YALI alumni—to provide long-term guidance and accountability. Finally, the initiative will work to strengthen public-private partnerships, including collaboration with sport federations, community organizations, and youth institutions, to ensure scalable impact and long-term sustainability.
How You Can Support
- Advocacy – Spread awareness about youth empowerment through sports.
- Funding & Sponsorship – Support training & sports activities.
- Partnerships – Collaborate as an implementation partner.
- Mentorship – Volunteer as a mentor for displaced youth.
📩 Email Us: contact@yalisportafrica.org
