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Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization
Diaspora Engagement

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The African Diaspora Network is partnering with Arizona State University to implement a USAID $80 million award to empower Africa’s youth through the Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) Project. The award is part of the Biden administration’s commitments made at the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to develop and expand initiatives to empower African institutions and people.

The Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) is working with the Education and Youth division of USAID’s Africa Bureau to support the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) program with harmonizing recruitment, admissions, curriculum, communications, and increased opportunities for YALI alumni across the continent in an African-led approach.

This project is implemented by ASU’s International Development Initiative and draws on the capabilities of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Initiative and EdPlus. In addition to the African Diaspora Network, key YALI LL partners include FHI 360, Geeks Without Frontiers, N50 and CoELIB at Egerton University in Kenya. An African team of experts implement the day-to-day activities across 49 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, operating from four hubs based in Nairobi- Kenya; Dakar- Senegal; Accra-Ghana; and Pretoria-South Africa.

Four YALI Regional Leadership Centers

ADN is delighted to work with the four YALI Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) through YALI LL, engaging and supporting the RLCs in connecting with and mobilizing African diaspora globally and within the continent to mentor, partner and collaborate with YALI alumni across 49 African countries.
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The African Diaspora Network supports the Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) project with diaspora engagement including:

  • Co-develop a 5 year working diaspora engagement strategy
  • Develop and deliver workshops and coaching on best practices in diaspora engagement for YALI RLC and YALI Africa staff
  • Robust engagement of the diaspora community with YALI Alumni by providing professional growth opportunities
  • Design of outreach tools to introduce YALI partnership and investment opportunities to the African diaspora community
  • Recruitment of diaspora community members to be mentors for YALI alumni
  • Creation of a training program for diaspora partners who commit to serving as mentors to YALI alumni
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YALI LL - ADN TEAM

Omolayo Nkem Ojo

OMOLAYO Nkem Oyudo

Director of Programs and Operations

Omolayo is a multi-lingual strategist and researcher with over ten years experience in international development and has worked with or for African diaspora communities across the US, Europe and Africa to mobilise, impact and advocate for their needs and interests. Omolayo holds an MSc with Distinction in Migration, Mobility and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Prior to joining ADN, Omolayo was a research manager and gender specialist at DMA Global where she oversaw key projects for organisations such as the World Bank, IOM and others.

FADUMA MOHAMED

YALI LL Diaspora Engagement Program Lead

Faduma is a cross-continental economic development expert with over a decade-long background in project/program management, global affairs and community engagement. She holds a Masters in Global Affairs and Management from the Thunderbird School of Management at Arizona State University. Before joining ADN, Faduma was the Lead, Partner Programmes at the African Management Institute, driving world-class programme delivery by establishing project management best practices and supervising the implementation of 30+ pan-african multi-sectoral programmes.
Fatima Diallo

Fatima Diallo

YALI LL Diaspora Engagement Associate

Fatima is a specialist in International Development, Research, Education, Digital Media Management, Community Outreach & Engagement, and Program/Project Coordination. She holds a Bachelor Degree double major in International Development & Social Change as well as in French and Francophone Studies. She is passionate about building tangible sustainable development and impact for Africa and its Diaspora.

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President Biden Selects Almaz Negash as Inaugural Member of Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

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ASU to lead USAID award to bolster leadership, entrepreneurial training for African youth

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