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We are an African-based foundation dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. Through our programs and initiatives, we provide the tools and community you need to make a lasting impact.
High School Students
Post Secondary Youths
Programs
Where Great
Leader Grow
Raising young transformational leaders who will occupy every sector of Africa by 2050
Our Impactful Programmes
Our programs are more than just courses - they are immersive experiences that provide practical leadership skills through education, empowerment, collaboration and community building.
Tyil Fellowship
The TYIL Fellowship is an eight-week program designed for post-secondary and college level youth to engage in practice-based leadership, collaborate and connect with other fellows in solving social and community problems.
LeadSmart Project
The LeadSmart Project is a four-week in-school and hands-on leadership development program targeted at educating and empowering secondary school youth.
Climate Change Education
Designed to provide participatory learning experience, hands-on activities and exposure to real-world climate change problems and solutions.
Featured Publications
Dive into our latest reports, research papers, and case studies that are shaping the future of youth leadership.

Podcast that Ignites. Tune In. Learn. Grow.
Learn from seasoned leadership professionals and scholars on topics related to youth leadership, followership, and change making.
Our Partners
Collaborating with industry leaders to deliver exceptional results.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find answers to common questions about TYIL's services, products, and processes.
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TYIL is an acronym for Teens and Youth in Leadership. TYIL is an African-based non-profit organization focused on the leadership education of secondary and post secondary youth.
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We hold leadership and civic education projects for secondary and post-secondary school youth.