MyLEAPS Initiative

Empowering Youth with Essential Skills

At MyLEAPS Initiative, we bridge the skills gap by delivering cutting-edge training and mentorship that prepare young Africans for success in employment and leadership.

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Tailored Mentorship to Cultivate Future Leaders

Dedicated to bridging Africa’s youth skills gap, MyLEAPS empowers marginalized communities through innovative training and mentorship, fostering employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

What We Offer

Our Values

These are the ethical foundation and behavioral principles that guide our action, decision, staff members, and volunteers.

Professionalism

Innovation

Collaboration

Excellence

Transparency

The LEAPS Framework

The framework that drives our mission.

L – Leadership

We believe every young person has the potential to lead, regardless of their background.

E – Equity

We champion inclusion, tailoring our programs to ensure young people, irrespective of gender,
ability, or background, can participate.

A – Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to results, values, and community impact.

P – Productivity

We work to equip youth with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to be productive in their
communities.

S – Sustainability

We focus on long-term impact to build resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods.

Join Hands with Us

Every minute counts when it comes to building resilient communities, and advocating for change. We can’t do this work alone. When you join hands with us, you become a critical lifeline for marginalized communities. Your donation directly funds our advocacy and community building efforts.

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Core Objectives

The high-level, strategic, and measurable goals we aim to achieve as we work to fulfill our mission and move closer to our vision.

Skills Development

Equip young people with market-relevant digital, entrepreneurial, and soft skills to enhance employability, unlock entrepreneurial potential, and bridge the skills gap.

Career Readiness

Improve employment outcomes through mentorship, internship facilitation, and career readiness programs, including CV clinics, interview coaching, and job placement support.

Capacity Building

Strengthen youth leadership, innovation, and civic engagement through mentorship, peer-learning networks, and community-based projects that foster individual growth and drive social change.

Sustainable Partnerships:

Build strategic collaborations with the private sector, civil society, educational institutions, governments, and development partners to amplify impact, ensure program relevance, and support long-term scalability and sustainability.

Inclusive Access

Ensure equitable access to training and opportunities for marginalized and underserved youth, including girls and young women, youth with disabilities, and those in rural or low-income communities.

Make Impact with Us

Volunteering with MyLEAPS Initiative is a powerful way you can contribute to building impactful communities and supporting local youth.

Join our dedicated team of changemakers and gain invaluable experience, connect with like-minded individuals, and see the real-world results of your commitment.

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Whether you’re a potential partner, a dedicated volunteer, a media representative, or a beneficiary seeking information, your message is important to us.

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