Young Entrepreneurs Summit Africa (YESA) is an initiative of Zampoles Empowerment Foundation, a duly registered Non-Profit Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria with registration number 7298166, which for the past six (6) years has evolved into one of Nigeria’s
leading youth development movements addressing drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, crime prevention, mental health awareness, poverty alleviation and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria, through mentorship, counselling, education, support, sensitisation and empowerment.
The YESA Initiative platform boasts of a reach of over 3 million youths from all around Africa including students, NYSC corps members, young business owners and young politicians.
To be Africa’s leading youth-led platform transforming vulnerable young people into empowered, drug-free innovators and leaders driving sustainable development, peace, and prosperity by 2035.
Through innovative sensitization, mentorship, sports-based interventions, and entrepreneurship training, YESA equips vulnerable Nigerian youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to overcome drug abuse, HIV/AIDS risks, mental health challenges, and crime, fostering productive, resilient communities in Nigeria and beyond.
| Pillar | Strategic Objective |
|---|---|
| Programs & Impact | Expand SADA & ADAAM programs to 20 states; reach 1M youth annually. |
| Governance & Capacity | Achieve EU Pillar Assessment readiness with audited accounts and transparent policies. |
| Resource Mobilization | Secure $500,000+ annual funding from grants, CSR, and earned income streams. |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | Institutionalize M&E systems and publish annual impact reports. |
