1,000 African Youth to Converge in Nairobi for Volunteerism Summit
1,000 African Youth to Converge in Nairobi for Volunteerism Summit
CorpsAfrica to Host Landmark All-Country Conference in June
Kenya is set to host one of Africa’s largest gatherings of youth leaders in 2025. From June 23 to 28, over 1,000 young people will come together in Nairobi for the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025).
Organized by CorpsAfrica, a nonprofit that places educated African youth in rural communities to serve as development catalysts, the event will take place at the Kenya School of Government.
The summit will draw participants and partners from across 10 African countries. These include Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, The Gambia, Uganda, and Zambia—where CorpsAfrica currently operates.
1,000 African Youth to Converge in Nairobi for Volunteerism Summit
Investing in Youth, Building Africa’s Future
Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With 70% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population under 30, the continent is experiencing an unprecedented youth boom.
By 2050, Africa’s youth population could exceed 830 million, making it the youngest and most dynamic region in the world.
CorpsAfrica sees this as more than a demographic trend—it sees potential.
“Africa’s youth are not just the future. They are the solution,” said Dr. Patricia Kingori-Mugendi, Country Director of CorpsAfrica Kenya.
“When empowered and equipped, they can tackle poverty, inequality, and climate change head-on.”
Through its volunteer model, CorpsAfrica trains university graduates to serve for 10 months in underserved rural communities. Volunteers apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) to co-create solutions with locals.
Communities are not passive recipients. In fact, they contribute at least 25% of project costs, ensuring ownership and sustainability.
What to Expect at ACC 2025
ACC 2025 will offer a full week of interactive learning, leadership development, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Key features include:
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Leadership bootcamps and innovation labs
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Workshops on climate action, gender equality, digital skills, and entrepreneurship
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Fireside chats with African changemakers and global development leaders
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Panel discussions with public and private sector partners
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Showcase of grassroots impact stories from alumni and volunteers
The event will also focus on building strategic alliances to scale the impact of youth-led development.
Speakers will include top officials from government, civil society, academia, international donors, and private sector leaders. Among them, Dr. Samora Otieno, CorpsAfrica’s Chief Program Officer, and Caspar Pedo, Kenya Programmes Head at the Mastercard Foundation, a key supporter of youth empowerment in Africa.
“This is more than a conference. It’s a movement,” said Dr. Otieno.
“A movement led by young Africans determined to transform their communities—and their continent.”
1,000 African Youth to Converge in Nairobi for Volunteerism Summit
A Legacy of Impact, A Vision for Scale
Since its founding in 2011, CorpsAfrica has:
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Deployed over 1,200 volunteers
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Reached more than 600,000 people
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Delivered over 700 community-led projects
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Trained youth to be entrepreneurs, leaders, and facilitators of change
The model is inspired by the U.S. Peace Corps—but created by Africans, for Africa. CorpsAfrica is not only building capacity in communities, but also creating a pipeline of future policymakers, innovators, and social entrepreneurs.
The success of the first ACC in Rwanda (2023) laid the foundation for this expanded, pan-African edition.
“We are laying the groundwork for a new kind of leadership,” said Dr. Kingori-Mugendi.
“One that’s driven by empathy, innovation, and action.”
From Nairobi to the Rest of Africa
As Africa continues to face challenges in health, education, employment, and climate, CorpsAfrica believes the answers are already here—in local knowledge, community ownership, and the energy of its youth.
ACC 2025 is more than just a summit. It’s a symbol of hope, a platform for learning, and a catalyst for scalable, youth-led solutions.
In the words of Dr. Wanyama from the Kenya School of Government:
“We must go beyond dialogue. This is the time for action, investment, and partnership in our youth.”
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