Three major African countries battle massive youth joblessness problems that worry leaders across the continent. Kenya sees 38 percent of young people without work compared to Nigeria's 42 percent and South Africa's 46 percent rates. CorpsAfrica brought together over 1,000 people for their 2025 conference held at Kenya School of Government in Nairobi. The meeting focused on finding ways to help young Africans create better futures for themselves and their communities. More than 70 percent of people living south of the Sahara Desert are under 30 years old.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told African nations they must stop depending on outside donors for help. He wants governments to work with local businesses and community groups to build real opportunities for young volunteers. Mvurya said young people demand jobs instead of charity and platforms rather than empty promises. Conference founder Liz Fanning believes African youth can solve their problems when given proper support and trust. The five-day summit brought participants from 11 countries where CorpsAfrica operates programs.
CorpsAfrica has sent more than 1,000 African volunteers to rural areas since 2011 to help communities build better lives. These volunteers listen to local people and work together on projects that use traditional knowledge and cost little money. The organization has completed over 10,500 activities and 425 community projects since 2021 that have improved nearly 2 million lives. Volunteers focus on education, clean water, food security and helping young people start businesses. The United Nations recognizes volunteer work as valuable economic contribution that countries should measure and support.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told African nations they must stop depending on outside donors for help. He wants governments to work with local businesses and community groups to build real opportunities for young volunteers. Mvurya said young people demand jobs instead of charity and platforms rather than empty promises. Conference founder Liz Fanning believes African youth can solve their problems when given proper support and trust. The five-day summit brought participants from 11 countries where CorpsAfrica operates programs.
CorpsAfrica has sent more than 1,000 African volunteers to rural areas since 2011 to help communities build better lives. These volunteers listen to local people and work together on projects that use traditional knowledge and cost little money. The organization has completed over 10,500 activities and 425 community projects since 2021 that have improved nearly 2 million lives. Volunteers focus on education, clean water, food security and helping young people start businesses. The United Nations recognizes volunteer work as valuable economic contribution that countries should measure and support.
