AfYEF Gambia Chapter – Inaugural Webinar
Theme:
Empowering Young Minds, Building Africa's Future
The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) Gambia Chapter warmly invites young entrepreneurs, innovators, students, professionals, and aspiring business leaders to its Inaugural Webinar.
This webinar will serve as a platform for young people to connect, learn, and gain insights that will help them innovate, grow, and create meaningful impact within their communities and across Africa.
The event will also officially introduce the AfYEF Gambia Chapter and its National Executive Committee (NEC), highlighting the chapter's vision, mission, and strategic priorities for empowering youth through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and continental collaboration.
Host
Zainab Jetta
National Coordinator, AfYEF Gambia Chapter
Special Guests & Speakers
Chief Siita Sofo Hissan
President, AfYEF Ghana
Prof. Fredrick Nonde Jr.
Vice President, Administration – AfYEF
Mpho Machaka
Director for Women in Trade, AfYEF Women Wing
What to Expect
Introduction to AfYEF and the Gambia Chapter
Introduction of the National Executive Committee (NEC)
Remarks from AfYEF Leadership
Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
Innovation and Business Growth Opportunities
AfCFTA Awareness and Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Interactive Discussion and Q&A Session
Why Attend?
✔ Connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs and changemakers
✔ Learn practical insights to grow your ideas and ventures
✔ Discover opportunities for engagement within AfYEF
✔ Become part of a Pan-African network shaping Africa's future
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
🕓 Time:
3:00 PM GMT (The Gambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia)
5:00 PM CAT (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa)
6:00 PM EAT (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia)
4:00 PM WAT (Nigeria, Cameroon)
10:00 AM EDT (USA East Coast)
4:00 PM BST (United Kingdom)
📍 Platform: Google Meet
Who Should Attend?
Young Entrepreneurs
Startup Founders
Students and Graduates
Women Entrepreneurs
Innovators and Creatives
Business Professionals
MSMEs and Small Business Owners
Youth Leaders and Changemakers
Join us as we inspire, learn, connect, and build a stronger future together.
Together, We Rise. Together, We Build.
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