Building the Next Generation of World Changemakers
Equipping youth leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs with skills, networks, and confidence to drive SDG impact worldwide through world-class mentorship and leadership development.
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10,000 young leaders empowered
We are building a movement to equip 10,000 young people with the mentorship and skills to lead. Every registration moves us closer, and you can be one of them.
Six countries. One vision.
EGA began as a partnership between six founders across six nations. Explore the network below, and hover a country to meet its founder and see the community growing there.
Our Services
Comprehensive programs designed to transform youth potential into global leadership impact
Mentorship Program
One-on-one and group mentorship sessions with experienced global leaders who guide participants through their personal and professional development journey.
Leadership Training
Structured leadership curriculum covering decision-making, public speaking, team building, and strategic thinking aligned with international standards.
Educational Consultancy
Expert academic guidance for scholarship applications, university placement, study abroad opportunities, and career pathway planning.
The AI, Digital Innovation & Skills Programme
EGA’s flagship accelerator (ADISP): AI, data science, digital innovation and entrepreneurship for young Africans, most of them women and many from rural and under-served communities - from digital literacy to a real capstone, and into a career or venture.
- AI-nativeIn every track, from week one
- 6 tracksFrom AI engineering to no-code venture
- 4 phasesFoundation to placement & enterprise
- 15–35And open to anyone motivated
Design parameters, not results achieved
Our Mission is to Empower 10,000 Youth Leaders
EGA Mentorship International is a global youth development NGO dedicated to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills, mindsets, and networks needed to drive sustainable change across all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Founded on the belief that every young person deserves access to world-class mentorship, EGA bridges the gap between potential and opportunity, empowering young people to build meaningful careers and lasting community impact.
- Founded by six leaders from Ghana, USA, Serbia, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Liberia. Read our founding story.
- Structured 2-year leadership curriculum aligned with UN SDGs
- One-on-one mentorship with experienced global leaders
- Digital portfolio building for career advancement
8 Pillars of Transformation
Every EGA participant benefits from our integrated approach to youth leadership development
Mentorship
Personalized 1-on-1 guidance from global leaders
Leadership Development
Structured curriculum for transformational leadership
SDG Engagement
Hands-on action across all 17 UN Goals
Portfolio Building
Showcase skills and achievements globally
Where potential meets opportunity
Young leaders building the skills, networks, and confidence to drive change across their communities, together.
Discover our story →Mentors From Around the World
A growing network of experienced mentors from different parts of the globe - and we're continually welcoming more to guide the next generation of leaders.
Dr. Esther Ngosa
Africa, Zambia
Tatiana Kitay-Gora
South America, Bolivia
Kenneth Adu-Akwabeng
West Africa, Ghana
David Bunbun
West Africa, Ghana
Florian Fimbel
Europe, France
Steve W Collins
West Africa, Liberia
Our Growing Community
Real faces of the EGA movement: 16 leaders and counting. Your photo joins the wall the moment you do.
Weekly Sessions
Presentations, demos and project showcases from our weekly meetings.
Jul 9, 2026
Tech Stack Teardown: What Powers 6 Live Websites | EGA Internship
Welcome to the first internship session of the EGA Digital Futures Programme — Cohort 1. In this session, our interns present their research into the technology behind six live websites: what each one uses on the frontend, what runs on the backend, and how the data is stored. We then walk through how these sites actually get from a laptop to the internet, using GitHub, Vercel and cPanel. The six websites reviewed: https://www.egamentorship.org/ https://bekwai-youth-movement.vercel.... https://rachaelotuah.egamentorship.org/ https://adukenneth.egamentorship.org/ https://www.theodoreaware.egamentorsh... https://www.richmensah.com/ What we covered: How to identify the frontend framework a site is built with What a backend actually does, and how to spot one Where the data lives: databases and hosted services Version control with GitHub, and why every project starts there Deploying to Vercel, and how a push becomes a live site Deploying with cPanel, and when you would choose it over Vercel Custom domains and subdomains
Jun 28, 2026
EGA MENTORSHIP COHORT 1
Description Join us for an inspiring showcase as the teams of EGA Mentorship Cohort 1 present the outcomes of their mentorship journey. Participants will share innovative ideas, project achievements, key learnings, and the impact they have created through collaboration and growth. This event is a celebration of dedication, leadership, creativity, and excellence as our mentees demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.
Jun 21, 2026
Community Diagnosis: Reading a Group From the Inside | EGA Fellowship Month 1 Week 2
Community Diagnosis: Reading a Group From the Inside | EGA Fellowship Month 1 Week 2 Welcome to our EGA Fellowship Month 1 – Week 2 Team Presentation, where Builder Team (B) presents its analysis of Community Diagnosis: Reading a Group From the Inside. This presentation explores the social psychology behind successful communities and demonstrates how leaders can build stronger, more resilient groups through trust, identity, collaboration, and shared purpose. What You'll Learn Understanding Social Identity Theory and why people join communities The difference between Bonding Capital and Bridging Capital How to identify natural leaders and understand real community interests Practical approaches to designing community norms and rituals Strategies for strengthening belonging, participation, and long-term community engagement Lessons from real-world leadership and community development This project is part of the Digital Identity, Social Media & Self-Discovery module under the EGA Fellowship Programme, which equips emerging leaders with practical skills in leadership, digital engagement, ethical decision-making, and sustainable community development. 👥 Builder Team (B) Richard Mensah Rachael Joyce Larbi Derick Amponsem We appreciate your support! 👍 Like this video if you found it valuable. 💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts or feedback. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more EGA Fellowship presentations, leadership insights, and community development content. Connect with EGA Mentorship International Follow our journey as we empower young leaders to create meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and community service. #EGAFellowship #CommunityDiagnosis #SocialPsychology #CommunityLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DigitalLeadership #YouthLeadership #SocialCapital #CommunityBuilding #TeamPresentation #Leadership #EGA #FutureLeaders #Ghana
From the EGA Blog
Participant stories, SDG insights, and updates from the movement.
Leadership · June 25, 2026
Richard Mensah: Empowering the Next Generation Through Education, Leadership, and EGA
Discover how Richard Mensah, through the Academy and EGA, is transforming lives by promoting education, leadership development, mentorship, and personal growth. Learn how these initiatives are empowering the next generation to achieve excellence and create lasting impact in their communities.
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Stories · June 23, 2026
The Bridge I Wish Someone Had Built for Me
A letter from the Founder of EGA Mentorship International
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SDGs · June 22, 2026
Welcome to the EGA Mentorship Platform: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Connecting ambitious young people with experienced mentors to unlock opportunities, build skills, and create lasting impact across communities.
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Take the first step toward becoming a global youth leader. Applications are open to young people across all our partner countries.
Free to apply · Open to all youth · Ghana · USA · Serbia · Zambia · Zimbabwe · Liberia