About Youthup Global
Our Story
Youthup Global began with a question: Why must young Africans struggle so hard for something as basic as meaningful work?
After years of personal struggle, from unpaid teaching jobs to finally landing a banking position after six years of searching, our founder Dr. Faith Nwaobia decided it was time to change the narrative. That journey of delayed comfort and eventual breakthrough inspired the vision of a platform where every young person could grow through support, structure, and community.
What started as a vision has grown into a movement—with platforms like Utidia (Digital Apprenticeship & Work Board) and Portfodia (coming soon) to scale our mission across the continent.
Who We Are
Youthup Global is a youth-focused social enterprise on a mission to reduce youth unemployment in Africa through human capital development. We believe young people are not just the future but the now of Africa—co-investors in their own development and catalysts of socio-economic change.
We champion Youthconomics, our unique philosophy that places young people at the heart of Africa’s progress through:
- Purpose: Empowering youth to live and work meaningfully.
- Participation: Promoting action through learning, leading, and giving back.
- Patience: Instilling the long-term vision needed to build sustainable careers and ventures.
Our programs equip young Africans (ages 15–35) with practical skills, access to mentorship, and opportunities to grow as professionals, entrepreneurs, and impact leaders.
Vision
To build a sustainable and prosperous Africa where young people are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to build a brighter future for generations to come.
Mission
To unlock the potential of Africa’s youth by equipping them with relevant skills, nurturing their leadership, and expanding access to life-changing opportunities — creating a generation ready to shape the continent’s future and compete globally.
Our Values
Our work is rooted in PILOT Values: Passion: We lead with heart and commitment. Innovation: We embrace creativity to solve big problems. Leadership: We cultivate responsibility and accountability. Ownership: We take initiative and drive change. Teamwork: We collaborate, support, and grow together.
Our Culture
At Youthup Global, culture is not just how we work—it’s who we are: We build through community-first thinking. We operate with transparency, empathy, and agility. We celebrate small wins, amplify voices, and nurture leadership from within. We stay grounded in purpose, no matter how far we scale.