The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS-Africa) is a program that contributes to the formation of a new generation of character-driven political and socially active leaders that would be accountable, responsive, and accessible to the needs and interests of their citizens and help to shape the future of their respective countries in the positive direction. Over the course of one year, fellows engage in a series of theoretical and interactive exercises to develop their knowledge and skills to play greater leadership roles in political affairs.

The program includes the following:

One-week Professional Development Training: Fellows participate in a week-long training to enhance their skills in planning, organizing, and implementing political campaign events, strengthen their leadership, management, communication, and networking skills, etc.

Practicum (Post Training Act): Fellows engage in a number of post-training activities in their respective countries and communities, including hosting policy dialogue, debates, town hall meetings with stakeholders, radio programs to promote democracy and good governance, civic education in schools and communities, and online engagements. Fellows also participate in grassroots campaign events during electoral periods in their countries.

Mentorship and Internship: Fellows are placed at strategic national institutions to enhance their capacity and to learn by doing. They are supported to engage in various community organizing events and professional programs during the period. Mostly for female fellows based in Liberia.

YPLS-Africa draws members of its cohort from across the region, not just Liberia.