YALI Impact Symposium

Empowering Cameroonian Youth for Leadership

2016–2019
Cameroon
Projects & Achievements

The YALI Impact Symposium is an annual gathering of young Cameroonian leaders from across the country. Organized by the Mandela Washington Fellows Association in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, this event empowers Individual Project Pages for MWF Projects 4 youths through high-level discussions, pitching sessions, and breakout workshops in Civic Leadership, Public Management, and Entrepreneurship. Over its three editions, the symposium has engaged over 3,000 youths and fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Impacts

Sparked innovation and civic responsibility among Cameroonian youths.

Supported the growth of entrepreneurial projects with seed capital.

Created a platform for dialogue between youth, government officials, and experts.

Key Highlights

Participants: 3,000 youths from all 10 regions of Cameroon.

Patronage: Hosted under the distinguished patronage of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education.

Workshops: Breakout sessions tailored to youth needs in leadership, public management, and entrepreneurship.

Pitching Sessions: Top three entrepreneurial ideas funded with seed capital.

Testimonials

""The symposium was a game-changer for me. The pitching session gave my project the financial boost it needed, and the networking opportunities were invaluable.""

Participant