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yaldaYouth Alliance for Leadership and Development (YALDA) will be hosting its “Adopt an Idea” Fundraising Gala Dinner at on February 23, 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria. YALDA is an international non-profit organization established in 2004 by African students who once studied at Harvard University. The aim of this event is to increase the capacity of youth in Africa to develop positive leadership skills and espouse a honest work ethic.

At the dinner, eight young innovators identified during the YALDA 2012 International Conference will present their unique ideas those who are truly committed to Africa’s development. It is then up to the notable dignitaries present at the dinner to pick what idea to adopt to ensure that the young vision can be implemented. There will be a detailed proposal furnished upon request (the contacts to reach are placed below) for those who want to find out more about the event and how they can be part of this ground-breaking initiative, which is positively impacting the lives of African youth all over the continent.

 Also, Jazz legend Mr. Hugh Masakela would be gracing the event as a distinguished guest performer, and a recipient of the YALDA African Star Champion Award.

There will be four types of tables (sitting  10 people each) available for purchase and, of course,  individual tickets for the event:

  • Chairman/ Chairperson Tables (exclusive VVIP and very limited in number)
  • CEO Tables (VIP tables and limited in number)
  • Manager Tables
  • Supporter Tables
  • Individual Tickets

For all online tickets sales please visit:

For Dollar Payments, click here

For Naira Payments, click here

For sponsorship and table sales by cheque or direct transfer please contact Ms. KalayaOkereke on +234-803-810-8441 or email kalaya.okereke [at]  post.harvard.edu or you may contact Ms. Sharleen Mabisa-Moyo on +234-807-971-5850.

YALDA in partnership with Lagos Business School, recently hosted the YALDA 2012 International Conference themed “Innovation and Creativity for a Better Africa: Implementing your Dreams!” from the 4th -7th October to address the very unique challenges faced by young people when trying to implement their ideas.  The conference received international media coverage from both CNN and Voice of America.


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This article was first published on 8th February 2013 and updated on February 12th, 2013 at 10:53 am

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