𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝟏𝟖–𝟑𝟓)

Is your party or political leader serious about building credible, competent, and ethical young leaders for elections and public service?

YPLS Africa is inviting political parties to nominate outstanding youth leaders to be considered for the next cohort, based strictly on eligibility and merit, not popularity.

✅ Why this matters:

If emerging young politicians and civic leaders are equipped with political knowledge, ethical grounding, strategic tools, and supportive networks, they will be better able to navigate political systems effectively, ethically, and inclusively, resulting in increased youth representation, improved governance practices, and stronger democratic institutions across Africa.

How to Nominate

1.⁠ ⁠Confirm eligibility first: https://www.yplsa.org/application

2.⁠ ⁠Submit nominations via email to: info@yplsa.org

3.⁠ ⁠Include the nominee’s full name ( a list of them can be shared in one email), role/position, party, county/country, phone number, and a short justification.

📌 Email subject/title: Political Party Nomination – [Party Name]

Deadline

🗓️ Nominations Deadline: February 23, 2026

What Happens Next

1.⁠ ⁠After nominations are submitted, the YPLS Africa organizers will contact the nominating party with the next steps.

2.⁠ ⁠YPLS Africa Alumni will host a guidance session with nominated candidates to support them through the online application process.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬

💳 Fee: Non-refundable USD 20 (or LD equivalent) application fee applies.

🔎 All nominees will undergo a due vetting process.

Nomination does not guarantee selection. Final acceptance is merit-based.