Join a growing network of entrepreneurs, diplomats, politicians, women leaders and corporate leaders

Why Join Us?

One Powerful Global Network. One Transformational Membership.

Join the inaugural cohort of Fellow Members of the Young Global Leaders Network (YGLN) – a curated community of ambitious young leaders from across the globe.

For just $80 per year, unlock premium access to leadership opportunities, global networks, expert-led training, and high-level recognition – all designed to elevate your personal and professional journey.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY

YGLN FELLOW MEMBER

For professionals, experienced leaders, start-up founders, established entrepreneurs, emerging entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, students, graduates, Young CEOs, and all youths persons between the ages of 18 and 45 across the Globe.

Membership Benefits Fellow Member
$80 per year
🎓 Free Leadership Certification Programme
  1. Get full access to one exclusive online programme at no extra cost
  2. Emerging Change & Leadership Practitioner
  3. Certified Change & Leadership Practitioner
💼 Discounted Master’s Degree Tuition
  1. Enjoy 22% off tuition for the Master of Arts in Global Business & Strategic Leadership at ESBD (Malta)
🤝 Global Learning & Engagement Benefits
  1. Youth Leadership & Mentorship MasterClass
  2. Fellow Member Group Projects
  3. Live Webinar Series with experts
  4. NextGen Leaders Fellowship Programme (Discounted)
  5. Africa Asia Fellowship Programme (Discounted)
  6. Young African Leaders Summit (Discounted)
🧠 Career & Skills Development
  1. Career CV Clinic
  2. EMAD Study Abroad Clinic
  3. Internship Opportunities
  4. Curated Job Board Access
  5. Recommendation Letters
💬 Exclusive Mentorship & Networking
  1. EMADConnect Mentorship Platform
  2. YGLN Bootcamps (Regional & Global)
  3. Profile in Global Member Directory
  4. Member Profile Promotion
🏅 Official Recognition
  1. Fellow Membership Certificate
  2. YGLN Certification from completed programmes
Ready to join the first-ever global cohort of YGLN Fellows? Join Now

Already Member?

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🛂 YGLN Membership Application Process
Step 1

Submit Your Online Application

Complete the official membership application form via our secure portal. You will be asked to provide personal details, professional or academic background, and select a Member Group Project of interest (a required field).

👉 After submitting the form, you'll see this message:
“Thank you for applying. Please check your email within 10–15 minutes for the next steps.”

Step 2

Receive Acknowledgement Email

An automated email will be sent confirming we’ve received your application.

  • Thank you for applying
  • Confirm your submission
  • Application review within 2 weeks
Step 3

Approval & Payment Instructions

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a welcome email with:

  • Stripe card payment link
  • Bank transfer instructions
  • Proof of payment email address
  • Your unique payment deadline
Step 4

Make Your Payment

Complete your membership fee via Stripe or Bank Transfer.

💳 Once confirmed, you’ll receive your membership confirmation email.

Step 5

Confirmation & Portal Access

After payment, your membership confirmation email includes:

  • Username and login link to YGLN Portal
  • Password setup/reset link
  • PDF admission letter on official letterhead
  • Your unique membership number

IMPACT

By subscribing annually, you help impact many lives including yours by raising an army of responsible, innovative, and vibrant young entrepreneurs, diplomats and business leaders and aspiring young politicians.

You are helping us put in the necessary structures for members like yourself to be able to develop yourself by sharpening your leadership skills, helping you realise your goals and building relevant network.

You are contributing to;

  • Poverty alleviation
  • Women empowerment initiatives
  • Job placement initiatives
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Capacity building
  • Building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem
TO BECOME A MEMBER

📋Eligibility

  • Should be between the ages of 18–45 years
  • Should be a professional, entrepreneur, and/or a leader (business, political, activist, etc) OR passionate about leadership OR aspiring leader
  • Ability to pay an annual membership fee
  • OR intention to set up a business (for Start-up Member category)
  • OR be a registered organisation that shares in our mission

🧭You Are

  • Self-motivated
  • Passionate about change
  • Passionate about youth development
  • Passionate about youth leadership
  • Ambitious
  • Passionate about gender equality
  • Passionate about women empowerment

⏱You Have

  • The drive
  • The time
Emmanuel Addo
Founder

Emmanuel Addo is a Ghanaian-born leadership strategist, youth development advocate, and the visionary founder of the Young Global Leaders Network. A former student activist at the University of Ghana, he holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management from the UK, and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal GlobalNxt University in Malaysia.

Currently a Manager at one of the UK’s leading universities, Emmanuel also holds certificates from the University of Oxford and the Malta Leadership Institute. Under his leadership, YGLN has grown to over 10,000 members across Africa, with registered branches in nine countries and presence in 15 others. He is also the founder and Chief Convener of the Young African Leaders Summit, and has supported over 370 young entrepreneurs and mentored more than 2,000 African youths.

Emmanuel’s work continues to impact policy, leadership, and entrepreneurship across Africa and beyond.