The Ken Giami Foundation - Empowering Africa's Youth
TKGF
THE KEN GIAMI FOUNDATION
Leadership • Education • Empowerment
The Ken Giami Foundation - Empowering Africa's Youth
Transforming Africa
Investing in
Africa's Youth Future Leaders Changemakers Dreamers & Doers

Empowering the next generation through leadership development, education access, and entrepreneurial skills.

1,000+
Students Supported
500+
Youth Trained
50+
Leadership Fellows
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What We Do

Strategic Pillars

1

Leadership Development

Enabling and empowering Africa's present and future generations of principled, visionary and legacy-minded leaders.

Flagship Program

The Wilson Giami Youth Leadership Fellowship (WGYLF)
Annual Cohort
50 high-potential young Africans aged 18–30
Program Duration
12-month blended program: mentorship, civic engagement, policy immersion
Culmination
Continental Youth Leadership Forum

Other Activities

Alumni Impact Grants
Community change projects led by fellowship alumni
African Youth Leadership Endowment Fund
$50M target for sustainable leadership development
2

Education Access & Advancement

Investing in future minds through scholarships, mentorship, and digital learning access.

Flagship Program

ALO-funded Send a Child to School Program

Full/partial scholarships for secondary and tertiary students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Other Programs

Digital Learning Labs
ICT-equipped vocational centres in rural/underserved schools
Mentorship Bank
Alumni and professionals offering virtual mentorship
Schools Infrastructure Projects
Building/renovating schools in underserved communities
Teacher Training Programs
Improving quality of education at grassroots level
Girls Education Advocacy
Special focus on keeping girls in school
University Access Program
SAT/JAMB prep and university application support

Impact Targets

1,000+
Students Supported Annually
50+
Schools Improved
500+
Teachers Trained
3

Entrepreneurial & Vocational Development

Fostering income generation, self-reliance, and skills-based empowerment.

Flagship Program

Baridi Artisan Development & Apprenticeship Program
Business Incubation
Vocational skill training for youth aged 16–30
Partnerships
With SMEs and development agencies
Starter Support
Kits and microgrants for top-performing trainees

Additional Programs

Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
Intensive training for aspiring business owners
Mentorship Program
Pairing young entrepreneurs with successful business leaders
Business Pitching Competitions
Diverse prizes for innovative business ideas

Impact Targets

500+
Youth Trained Annually
100+
Businesses Launched
200+
Mentorship Pairings

Join Us in Transforming Africa's Future

Together, we can nurture the next generation of African leaders, innovators, and change-makers.