Africa is the youngest continent on earth.
But its leaders are among the oldest.
We are changing that.
Futurelect is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation committed to strengthening democracies in Africa by equipping a new generation of young, ethical leaders to lead with integrity. Our civic education programmes offer youth the information and know-how to hold public leaders accountable and increase public participation among Africa's youth.
172
Young public leadership programme graduates since 2019 from across the Southern and East Africa regions.
230,000+
Total Futurelect civic education learning app downloads since October 2023 in South Africa.
8+ million
People reached online through our social media platforms across the regions we operate in.
Malebo Kobe
Member of Parliament, South Africa
Women in Public Office, South Africa Programme 2023
“Finding yourself navigating the world of politics with all its complexities and responsibilities is no easy task, but with the right tools, support, and people around you, there is nothing you can’t accomplish. Futurelect gave me the tools to rise, lead, and make an impact in Parliament.”
Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster
Member of Parliament, South Africa
Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme 2020
“[The Southern Africa Public Leaders Programme] was an incredibly life-changing experience for me. It helped me to consolidate my leadership over a number of years in business as well as in development organisations, and to work towards starting a journey in public leadership.”
We know the playbook.
We are changing the political leadership landscape across Africa.
Africa is the youngest continent in the world, with nearly 60% of its population under 25. Yet political power remains concentrated among ageing elites, with the median age of heads of government at over 60. Young people, the majority, are largely absent from decision-making. Women, who make up more than half of the population, hold just 27% of parliamentary seats across the continent.
At the current pace, gender parity in political representation remains generations away.
This growing disconnect between who Africa is and who leads it threatens the legitimacy and future of democracy itself.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
We are building a pipeline of strong, ethical public leaders.
Our twelve-month annual non-partisan, interdisciplinary public leadership programmes are designed to increase the participation of African women and youth in government by addressing the unique challenges they face when preparing to run for office and helping them build the skills and networks to help them lead with integrity and impact.
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172 graduates since 2018.
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64% of graduates are women.
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55% of our East Africa graduates will run in 2026.
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YOUTH & CIVICS
Building youth civic knowledge, enhancing participation, and promoting active citizen engagement across Africa.
Our online Civic Education Programmes are designed to build vibrant and engaged electorates by empowering them with the knowledge to participate in civic life.
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230K+ civics app downloads since 2023.
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Reached 5+ million youth online.
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