About Yield Africa Foundation
Who we are and why we do this
We are a team of Nigerians who believe that talent is everywhere but opportunity is not. Since 2019, we have been working to close that gap.
People reached
8,000+
Our story
It starts with believing in people
Yield Africa Foundation is a registered non-profit. We exist to teach and equip young people and women, and we do it through free skills training, small business know-how, health care, school support and leadership development.
Our motto is “Empowering the Creative Minds”, and we mean it. We have met seamstresses, farmers, students and young entrepreneurs bursting with ideas. What they often lack is a first opportunity. When they get it, they don’t only change their own lives; they bring their families and neighbours along.
None of this happens alone. We work hand in hand with local and international organisations, government agencies, companies and generous individuals who share our hopes for Africa’s future.
Our Vision
A society where every young person and every woman has the knowledge and skills to stand on their own.
Our Mission
To teach, equip, involve and stand beside young people and women as they become the changemakers their communities need.
What we set out to do
Our goals
- Offer young people and women practical skills that lead to real jobs.
- Help young people and women become independent and able to look after themselves.
- Encourage a positive, hard-working attitude to work.
- Build awareness and confidence around the social issues that affect them.
- Play our part in reducing poverty and crime in our communities.
- Raise responsible young people who make good choices and give back to their communities.
- Teach people about sexual health and how to prevent disease.
- Support pupils and students with what they need to learn.
- Work with other organisations who share our vision, because we go further together.
Our values
What we stand for
People first
We listen before we act. The people we serve know their lives better than we do.
Honesty
Every naira given to us is a trust. We use it carefully and we are open about where it goes.
Creativity
Local problems often need local, simple ideas. We look for them, and we encourage others to find them too.
Working together
We get more done with others than alone, and we are happy to share the credit.
Global goals, local action
Part of a bigger promise
In 2015 the world agreed on 17 Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty and build a fairer future. Our work in Nigeria’s communities contributes directly to six of them.
1
No Poverty
2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
17
Partnerships for the Goals
Recognition
Others have noticed, too
We don’t do this work for awards, but we are grateful for every one. Each is really a thank-you to the volunteers, partners and donors who made it possible.
2019
Most Outstanding NGO
City Pride Achievers’ Award
2019
Most Innovative NGO
Nigeria Choice Awards
2021
Outstanding NGO of the Year
Rainbow Hall of Fame Award
2022
Outstanding NGO of the Year
Lagos Achievers’ Award
2022
Award of Recognition
Ada Meg Care Foundation
2024
Award of Recognition
Nigerian Volunteers Awards
2024
MKO Abiola Community Engagement Award
CAHR CSR-In-Action
2024
Most Impactful NGO
African Leadership Awards and Conference