Not one to let disruptive circumstances slow him down, Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo and Eminent Fellow of the African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) graced what has been termed as the Biggest Convergence of Africa’s Youth with words of wisdom. As the Keynote Speaker for this year’s AYGC, an event he had previously …
As part of preparations towards a Virtual African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) 2020, Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) spoke at the Youth Governance Dialogues – a webinar organized by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (YDC – OOPL) to mark International Youth Day. The webinar under the theme “The Role of …
Dear AYGC Family,This is a difficult and unprecedented time, and we are all surrounded by uncertainty. We hope you and your families are safe and healthy, and adapting as well as can be expected during this pandemic. We also commend the many youth across the Continent and Diaspora working to serve our communities and support …
CANCELLATION OF PHYSICAL CONVERGENCE OF AYGC, ZAMBIA 2020 & ANNOUNCING VIRTUAL AYGC 2020 Read More »
Dear AYGC Family,For the past Decade Plus One (11years), Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) has remained committed to the building of a connected Africa and Diaspora youth; the building of a unique community of youth across borders; the joy of seeing cultural barriers fall as we bond at our annual African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC); …
YOUTH BRIDGE FOUNDATION’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19: AYGC 2020 IN FOCUS Read More »
Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhen of Cape Coast and the President of the Oguaa Traditional Council has called on African leaders to create a constant avenue to prepare young people for governance and leadership. He said that the potential for Africa to change lies in its young people, hence the need to tap into …
CREATE A SUSTAINED AVENUE FOR THE YOUTH – OSABARIMBA KWESI ATTA II Read More »
Speakers at this year’s African Youth and Governance Conference have urged youth on the continent to be proactive and start engaging in entrepreneurship programs, instead of complaining about problems found on their continent. Professor N’Dri Therese Assie-Lumumba, a lecturer at Cornel University and a board member of Youth Bridge Foundation, organizers of the conference who …
AFRICAN YOUTH SHOULD NOT BECOME MODERN-DAY SLAVES – PROF. ASSIE-LUMUMBAA Read More »
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria has stated that the realization of ‘Africa Beyond Aid’ can only be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship. He said that the Africa Beyond Aid agenda can only be achieved through partnerships and broader inclusiveness of the youth. “The transformation of Africa lies in the power of the …
AFRICA BEYOND AID CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP – OBASANJO Read More »
Africa has the youngest population in the world with about 41% of the people below 15 years old while another 19% are between 15 and 24 years. It is estimated that in 2055, the continent’s youth population aged 15-24, will more than double the 2015 total of 226 million. However, the continent remains hostile to …
CHARTING A PATH FOR AFRICA BEYOND AID; GHANA HOSTS AFRICA AND DIASPORA YOUTH Read More »
The African Youth and Governance Conference has been rebranded as African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC). This was announced by Prof Ransford Gyampo, Head of the Youth Bridge Research Institute at the launch of the 11th AYGC held in Accra on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019. Explaining the rationale that had necessitated the re-branding, Prof Gyampo …
The 11th African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) has been duly launched in Southern Africa. The Partner’s Breakfast and Fundraising meeting was held at the Best Western Plus Grand Hotel in Lusaka- Zambia, in preparation towards the main event which will take place in Ghana at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel from the 11th …
YBF ZAMBIA LAUNCHES 11TH AFRICAN YOUTH AND GOVERNANCE CONVERGENCE Read More »
